GPS / Sounder Combo

[DC20]

Need some advice on what to get.

What I want in a unit is: GPS / Navigation, Fish Finder, Low water alarm, Water Temp.

I am currently looking at an Eagle 502c but I think it needs an optional Nav card? for about $100 more http://www.boatersworld.com/product...electronics;cifishfinders;cigps-sounder-combo


or the Garmin 430S http://www.boatersworld.com/product...ronics;cigps-chartplotter;cigps-sounder-combo

Advice needed please!

 

[JB]

Re: GPS / Sounder Combo

I have always found the Lowrance/Eagle SONARs made me happier than other makes, but Garmin GPSs better than Lowrance/Eagle.

That is why my last three boats have had Eagle SONARs and Garmin GPS.

One of the reasons I always had seperate units is that I always used the same GPS in my vehicle that I used in the boats.

Never had either fail on the water, but I would worry about a combo going out when I was in strange waters and leaving me with neither and in a world of hurt to get home safely.

Finally, I like to look at two full screens rather than one split.

So, I suggest that you consider two units rather than a combo; a Lowrance/Eagle SONAR and a Garmin GPS.

I think if I HAD to get a combo, it would probably be a Garmin.

 

[springhead]

Re: GPS / Sounder Combo

i have the garmin 440 with the g2 vision card and love it.
at night i can see all the red and green bouys on the screen.

 

[DC20]

Re: GPS / Sounder Combo

Thanks guys,
I only have room for one unit. I think I am leaning towards th Garmin 440S, found it for 494 to my door. The g2 vision card looks cool but for 245 that will need to wait.