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2010-08-02 12:11:12

posted by: jtillman.

Backwater Eddy Said:

If your open for another option, I recommend you look at the Garmin GPSMAP 536s Sounder Marine GPS with Dual Beam Transducer.
www.youtube.com/watch

Eddy, how good are those Garmin units? I'll be getting GPS/Sonar unit next spring and have been doing some research. Like many others have said, have heard bad things about Lowrance support & quality (recently). I've been leaning towards the 'birds, but have been trying to do some research about the Garmin units. But there is very little information out there....so give us some details.

re: lowrance

2010-08-02 09:17:05

posted by: Tim Sandstrom. Talked with a buddy who had water issues with his. They didn't have a seal!!!

That issue has been resolved. Not sure if it was a isolated incident or what. Regardless, if you are an HDS owner I would strongly suggest you contact Lowrance and tell them you are concerned about the water and screen issue.

re: lowrance

2010-08-02 07:52:25

posted by: Backwater Eddy.

If your open for another option, I recommend you look at the Garmin GPSMAP 536s Sounder Marine GPS with Dual Beam Transducer.

www.youtube.com/watch

re: lowrance

2010-08-02 07:30:40

posted by: Backwater Eddy. The bugs were worked out for the most part in the HDS line with the most recent updates. As for the waterproof integrity of the unit, that appears to be a hit and miss issue mostly with the early models.

The Humm'rs are solid, very low return rate or warranty issues seen in this new line.

The Humminbird 788Ci is a darn good value and a solid sonar/gps unit. The 798C, even better if you need the side imagery, great unit.

The newest Updates for both the HDS and for the Hummr's are on hand at the Fargo Gander Mountain store if you need them. They will update them on the spot for you after the purchase.

re: lowrance

2010-08-02 05:36:09

posted by: 5575. Stay away, way to many folks I know have had theirs go to hell no matter if its a 5, 7 or 10 just this summer. Watched my buddy pour water out of his HDS10 after the all day rain in the classic last friday. Said the screen started spinning like a slot machine...nice. Starting to see folks going the Humminbird route now, have to see how that works out.
For the money they cost the quality should be allot better in my opinion.

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2010-08-02 00:59:09

posted by: beedoggs1. I had the vertical lines with my HDS-5, took it to scheels on the 4th of july, they boxed it up, over a year after I bought it, as i bought it early june 2009, they sent it to Lowrance, 10 days later my phone rang, the Scheels hand said my depth finder was in. $5 bucks for shipping was all it cost me for a brand new unit. I will continue to choose scheels and lowrance, as they have both shown me SUPERIOR customer support.

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2010-08-01 21:36:47

posted by: FrozenInTime. I will never own one of their units again. Mine went bad the following year I bought it. Was told, so sorry, we won't fix it. Old model, buy a new one. Well, BULL-SHOOT... 1 year old, have 900 in it, and they won't even look at it? NEVER-NEVER-NEVER again with this brand. Period. Buy a different brand. Most companies will honor their products.

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2010-08-01 16:34:41

posted by: Oregon D. I read your comments on hds5-I am on my 3rd new unit-after working fine for 2-3 months screen locks up in mass of vertical lines and depth changes to 3 horizontal bars-have changed new transducer and new power cable-lowrance service tecs have no clue? I would really appreciate any ideas-I am completely frustrated-If you have any thoughts, could you email me direct-I REALLY NEED HELP-thanks "garythegrocer@yahoo.com"

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2009-12-29 09:21:27

posted by: Fishdoctor. I run a HDS 10, and HD5x.. These units are amazing by themselves, better color more sensisitve and the internal broadband sounder, and GPS work very well. I have now added the structurescan imaging, both with downscan and side imaging. I have had no problems and very easy install, and software update. Truly amazing stuff!! best money I have spent yet!!

re: lowrance

2009-12-29 09:06:28

posted by: Bighooker. I also ran into some bad luck this last spring with Lowrance. I needed two transducers, called everywhere from Bismarck to Fargo and nothing. Called lowrance, said they would ship them out right away. This was the beginning of April. Two weeks went by and nothing . Called them again, now all of a sudden they are on back order. I finally got them at the end of June. It was hard fishing the old fashion way without electronics for those couple of months. Anyway, If any of you need transducers I would suggest ordering now!