Yet Another FF question: - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Devildawgjj · 03-23-2012, 10:46 AM

Since I'm waiting for Lowarnce to un-fuk themselvs with the HDS, my old school Eagle 168 has taken a dump. I need something ASAP in the mean time....

I was debating the PiranhaMax 190c or Lowrance Mark 5x Pro. The latter has had some bad reviews from BPS web-site. As you can tell from my choices, my budget is around 2 bills or less.

Anyone with either that could provide some insight? Thanks!

RK · 03-23-2012, 11:42 AM

What's wrong with the hds it's a great unit?There's an issue with the mapping software but that's got nothing to do with the units. Hey Carlos lowrance guy if your reading this I'm still waiting to hear back from you regarding my software issue

gupppy · 03-23-2012, 11:49 AM

i don't have experience with ff's but i remember seeing one that's currently on sale at bps. while searching, i found some interesting ones:
http://www.basspro.com/Lowrancereg;-...SELL_THUMBNAIL

http://www.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elit...5011713/247263

or what about the cuda 350 that a lot of people run?

Devildawgjj · 03-23-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RK

What's wrong with the hds it's a great unit?There's an issue with the mapping software but that's got nothing to do with the units.

Nothing, other than the aformentioned.

Devildawgjj · 03-23-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gupppy

i don't have experience with ff's but i remember seeing one that's currently on sale at bps. while searching, i found some interesting ones:
http://www.basspro.com/Lowrancereg;-...SELL_THUMBNAIL

http://www.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elit...5011713/247263

or what about the cuda 350 that a lot of people run?

I like the 4x DSI!

gupppy · 03-23-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

I like the 4x DSI!

don't forget, you can take 6 months (0 interest) to pay it off!

Kahouna · 03-23-2012, 07:11 PM

If it is needed soon, I have an extra cuda you can borrow until you make up your mind. Plug and go with your old set-up.

GregAndrew · 03-23-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

Nothing, other than the aformentioned.

That problem will be fixed by a software update if it is ever addressed.

RK · 03-23-2012, 07:58 PM

Yup Greg's right your issue with the lowrance isn't really an issue More of a glitch, and if you don't buy the nautic insight you wont have a problem. I would not buy one unit with intentions of buying another, buy one get comfortable with it. Those elites look good too.

Devildawgjj · 03-23-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RK

Yup Greg's right your issue with the lowrance isn't really an issue More of a glitch, and if you don't buy the nautic insight you wont have a problem. I would not buy one unit with intentions of buying another, buy one get comfortable with it. Those elites look good too.

Your right too!

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Originally Posted by Kahouna

If it is needed soon, I have an extra cuda you can borrow until you make up your mind. Plug and go with your old set-up.

Thank's for the offer! I went to BPS today to get some touch-time, and decided on the elite-4x. I thought hard about the DSI model; but decided I don't really need 3D of structures, unless I coupled it with an HDS. But that's booku-bucks--which I don't have.

This model is negative 44 in store

. I just hope they don't have it back-ordered when I buy it online. As of now, they say it's in stock. If it's becomes back-ordered then I will take you up on your offer.

Jimmyz123 · 03-24-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gupppy

don't forget, you can take 6 months (0 interest) to pay it off!

I just bought the Lowrance Mark 4 FF/GPS and installed it yesterday. I like the size of it and the functionality. Now I need to reed the book so I know how to work it. Nice little device, and for $199 with 6 month pay, it's a good deal. As you can see in the image I used the Electrical Putty installation method. I love that installation.

03-23-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	Yet Another FF question: Since I'm waiting for Lowarnce to un-fuk themselvs with the HDS, my old school Eagle 168 has taken a dump. I need something ASAP in the mean time.... I was debating the PiranhaMax 190c or Lowrance Mark 5x Pro. The latter has had some bad reviews from BPS web-site. As you can tell from my choices, my budget is around 2 bills or less. Anyone with either that could provide some insight? Thanks!

03-23-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	What's wrong with the hds it's a great unit?There's an issue with the mapping software but that's got nothing to do with the units. Hey Carlos lowrance guy if your reading this I'm still waiting to hear back from you regarding my software issue

03-23-2012, 11:49 AM	#3
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	i don't have experience with ff's but i remember seeing one that's currently on sale at bps. while searching, i found some interesting ones: http://www.basspro.com/Lowrancereg;-...SELL_THUMBNAIL http://www.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elit...5011713/247263 or what about the cuda 350 that a lot of people run?

03-23-2012, 07:11 PM	#7
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	If it is needed soon, I have an extra cuda you can borrow until you make up your mind. Plug and go with your old set-up.

03-23-2012, 07:58 PM	#9
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Yup Greg's right your issue with the lowrance isn't really an issue More of a glitch, and if you don't buy the nautic insight you wont have a problem. I would not buy one unit with intentions of buying another, buy one get comfortable with it. Those elites look good too.