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Lowrance Mark5 fish finder, anyone use one? I've been looking for an cheaper depth finder for the Pro Line. The pro is $40 more. Using it nearshore, inshore and on the Lakes. Any opinions or sugestions? I've never been a fan of Lowrance, but I can't afford the stuff I like

I've used Lowrance and eagle (made by the same company). I can say other than Furuno I like Lowrance.

I know a lot of guys swear by garmin, but I wouldn't have one, put garmin and lowrance side by side on the boat and the lowrance will be easier to use and I think has better screen definition.

Just my opionion

I use a Lowrance M56 GPS/Fishfinder and an old Sitex MkII Color fishfinder. It's hard to beat either of them. Sure there are better units on the market, but dollar for dollar I've never been disappointed with any Lowrance unit I've owned. :head:

I'm using a Lowrance LCX28C HD 7" color and very happy with it.

I use a Lowrance M68C GPS/Fishfinder. Features are good and menus are easy to navigate. I don't use all features,. Mostly Split zoom Fishfinder, Split Map/FF, and when running to a far wreck I'll use the Nav screen to stay on track. The "crumb trail" is the best invention ever. Shows you exactly where you've been drfting.
Only problem I've had in 6 years was I had to replace the tranducer because the plug was disintegrating. I didn't (and still don't) have the power on a dashboard switch, so it is live and getting wet and corroding when the unit is unplugged.
I mounted the replacement transducer inside the hull with gel resin and it works great there.
Bought the replacement transducer on Lowrance web site, no problems there.
No complaints from me about Lowrance...

I have power 24/7 to mine also and no problems, a bit of Elet grease goes a long way!
But my boat is on a trailer also?

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