2 Fishfinder GPS Which one to get: - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mtnbykr2 · 06-22-2012, 03:17 PM

I currently have the HDS5 and have had HB units, while the HB units are nice their quick connect head unit, in our environment, in a yak, do not handle the saltwater very well. I went through 4 HB units in one boat from 718 on up to 385c all had the same problems with the connection at the head unit. I am not
putting HB down at all good product and support, but the Lowrance and Garmin
have a more durable cable connection that so far has not been a problem for me and I am in the water at least 4 times a month...hope that helps, late....b

View Poll Results: Which one would you get
Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2	12	80.00%
Humminbird 597ci HD DI	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

06-22-2012, 03:17 PM	#11
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I currently have the HDS5 and have had HB units, while the HB units are nice their quick connect head unit, in our environment, in a yak, do not handle the saltwater very well. I went through 4 HB units in one boat from 718 on up to 385c all had the same problems with the connection at the head unit. I am not putting HB down at all good product and support, but the Lowrance and Garmin have a more durable cable connection that so far has not been a problem for me and I am in the water at least 4 times a month...hope that helps, late....b __________________