Just purchased a boat what should I go for on electronics

bassphllps · 04-20-11, 07:00 PM

i just got a boat and want to put some electronics on it but i really cant decide whether to go humming bird or lowrance im kinda of leaning towards humming bird for side imaging and down scan

bamabassman · 04-20-11, 08:16 PM

chevy/ford thing really. go with what your wallet will let oyu. sounds liek you already made your choice,lol. each brand has pros and cons i think. depends on waht oyu are wanting. now me? i jsut want it all, hahaha. but i can't afford it. others will add their thoughts. wait for a bit. good luck.

nmanley · 04-20-11, 10:13 PM

Both make great products. I been a H Bird man for a long time. I like the GPS mapping picture on the Lowrance systems better. Long as you get one easy to see screen for side imaging size wise you'll be happy.

Captmikestarrett · 04-21-11, 07:54 PM

What kinda motor do you have on it?

Capt Mike

Lvitch · 04-22-11, 01:13 AM

It kinda looks like humminbird is winning the war, especially on cost. But it is Ford or Chevy. One thing I have heard everyone say though is get the biggest screen you can afford. All the guys I talk to who bought the 5 in units are selling them to something bigger they can actually see with the definition available.

lilmule · 04-22-11, 04:56 AM

Read carefully what you want to buy prior to buying,many enrty level units are black and white or 60 deg versus 90 or 180.
As for size of screen they do schroll in and enlarge, just a larger screen gives more pic so one doesnt have to as much.
Both brands are good I own bird myself.Two both are 5 in units.

04-20-11, 07:00 PM	#1
bassphllps BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: longview tx Posts: 1	Just purchased a boat what should I go for on electronics i just got a boat and want to put some electronics on it but i really cant decide whether to go humming bird or lowrance im kinda of leaning towards humming bird for side imaging and down scan

04-20-11, 08:16 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	chevy/ford thing really. go with what your wallet will let oyu. sounds liek you already made your choice,lol. each brand has pros and cons i think. depends on waht oyu are wanting. now me? i jsut want it all, hahaha. but i can't afford it. others will add their thoughts. wait for a bit. good luck. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-20-11, 10:13 PM	#3
nmanley BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Daleville, AL Posts: 265	Both make great products. I been a H Bird man for a long time. I like the GPS mapping picture on the Lowrance systems better. Long as you get one easy to see screen for side imaging size wise you'll be happy. __________________ 2015 Triton 18 TRX, Evinrude 200HP

04-21-11, 07:54 PM	#4
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	What kinda motor do you have on it? Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

04-22-11, 01:13 AM	#5
Lvitch BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 180	It kinda looks like humminbird is winning the war, especially on cost. But it is Ford or Chevy. One thing I have heard everyone say though is get the biggest screen you can afford. All the guys I talk to who bought the 5 in units are selling them to something bigger they can actually see with the definition available. __________________ Big gals always make us smile!

04-22-11, 04:56 AM	#6
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Read carefully what you want to buy prior to buying,many enrty level units are black and white or 60 deg versus 90 or 180. As for size of screen they do schroll in and enlarge, just a larger screen gives more pic so one doesnt have to as much. Both brands are good I own bird myself.Two both are 5 in units.

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