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Unread 02-24-2005, 09:38 AM
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Default what is the best GPS/fishfinder combo??

Looking to buy a GPS/ fishfinder. Looking at a Hummingbird 97 system?? any one have any experience with these puppies?? or if you had to buy a GPS/fishfinder system now, and had ~$800.00 to spend, what would you recommend?
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Unread 02-24-2005, 09:52 AM
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Default Re: what is the best GPS/fishfinder combo??

I'd add $200 to the budget(executive priviledge) and get an X-15 Lowrance...you won't regret it...look around...you might find that unit on E-Bay or somethin' for less than a grand...$999.99 is price in catalogs... :D

Phil, is that a 20 or 25" transom on your '75?...
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Unread 02-24-2005, 10:12 AM
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25" Motor appears to be a '88 merc 200 hp. Just bought boat.... I've ordered the manual etc. Seems to be in great condition. Went out last Mionday.. 65 deg in Virginia. Ran it around for about 1.5 hrs and it ran great. .. so I bought it.
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Default Re: what is the best GPS/fishfinder combo??

I have no idea!! I like seprate units!! I have a Garmin 160 fishfinder & 162 Garmin Chart ploter. I love them!!
And if one screws up I still have the other!

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I really like Garmin products. They've served me well and have easy menus to navigate. ;)
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I second having separate units. And Garmin is definitely a good brand.

I just wouldn't want to have to split an already small screen between the GPS and fishfinder.

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