New 2015 PA14 incoming

[ironcross6921]

Well payed my hard earned cash now I just have to start surfing the web for the accessories I want/need. Was planning on robbing my 2012 PA but my buddies will be using that one and its a good excuse to by new stuff. Thinking about building a bigger live well but not sure what route I want to go.
All suggestions welcome.

[Cadillyak]

If u don't way to build, hobie has their XL version.

[ironcross6921]

Originally Posted by Cadillyak

If u don't way to build, hobie has their XL version.

I won't hold my breath for that one......

[ironcross6921]

Looking into a LOWRANCE Elite-5 CHIRP, if anybody has seen any good sales happening please let me know.

[momo fish]

Seems like every 2 months it goes on sale at west marine or BPS.. If you can, wait if not Amazon has some deals along with eBay..

I can tell you I don't think there is a big enough difference to want a chirp.. The chirp sonar from DF are better, hands down but still a new product and who knows reliability yet..

[ironcross6921]

I know my buddies chirp 5 next to my Elite5 stomps it, his chirp model seem to catch everything yet filter very well (adjusting the sensitivity/options is key). Haven't really had any first hand usage with the DF, is it really worth the extra $150?

[T-Rex]

Originally Posted by ironcross6921

I know my buddies chirp 5 next to my Elite5 stomps it, his chirp model seem to catch everything yet filter very well (adjusting the sensitivity/options is key). Haven't really had any first hand usage with the DF, is it really worth the extra $150?

I also just compared my Elite5 with a buddies Chirp a few weeks ago. We were dialing in his new FF at LJ and were using the same settings. His chirp unit provided a lot more detail about fish and structure and did a much better job of filtering out clutter. I found his way easier to read, and when I tried to filter the same amount on my sonar I lost a lot of target definition.

I think he said he paid $349 for the 83/200 + 455/800 Navionics Gold package on sale from West Marine last month. That's what I paid for my Elite5 6 months ago. Right now I'm regretting not getting chirp. My suggestion would be to wait for the next WM sale and get the chirp unit.