HDS 7 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 12-30-2012, 07:22 PM

I would argue with Lowrance if I were you Baja. There is nothing in their rebate that says that the unit must be purchased from an authorized dealer. That is false advertising.

Baja_Traveler · 12-30-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

I would argue with Lowrance if I were you Baja. There is nothing in their rebate that says that the unit must be purchased from an authorized dealer. That is false advertising.

Yea, I called the rebate center and they gave me the number to Lowrance direct. I'll call after the new year and argue the point. Nowhere on the rebate form or the Lowrance website does it say that only certain stores qualify.

ful-rac · 12-30-2012, 07:49 PM

Your gonna love it! I love mine!

ericko · 12-30-2012, 08:42 PM

Thats a big guppy you have there tony...

GregAndrew · 12-31-2012, 05:11 AM

Baja, check out there "Where to buy" button at the top of the Lowrance web page. I am not sure which West Marine you bought your unit at, but the San Pedro West Marine is on their locations map.

tacmik · 12-31-2012, 05:54 AM

A fish finder that cost more than my yak. It better not only catch the fish, but clean and fillet them also.

Baja_Traveler · 12-31-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

A fish finder that cost more than my yak. It better not only catch the fish, but clean and fillet them also.

Cost more than yours, but only 1/3 of mine!

danjor · 12-31-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

A fish finder that cost more than my yak. It better not only catch the fish, but clean and fillet them also.

I wanted a HDS 5 but the screen seemed so small so I got the 7.

Will make it easier to see the split screen when I get the money to get the structure scan,
I'm hoping the structure scan will make finding structure for lobster/crab and rock fishing really easy. Too bad I have to wait until march to go rock fishing again though....

danjor · 01-02-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Your gonna love it! I love mine!

Hey what type of mount is that for the head unit?

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2013, 05:39 PM

That picture is an exact mirror image of my rig - YakAttack rails with the Ram Mount - I even ended up with the split screen reversed from yours by the end of the first day out.
I put mine on the right side because I push buttons with my right hand better...

danjor · 01-02-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

That picture is an exact mirror image of my rig - YakAttack rails with the Ram Mount - I even ended up with the split screen reversed from yours by the end of the first day out.
I put mine on the right side because I push buttons with my right hand better...

So you connected the ram mount to the stock bracket?
And I was planning on using the yak attack rails, they look nice, being able to move the finder closer or farther from you

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2013, 06:26 PM

Yep - stock bracket. All I needed was the rails and the YakAttack ball to replace the bolt-on one that came with the Ram Mount set.
I pulled my left side board off the other day and screwed clip mounts underneath for my bamboo gaff. Now the gaff is close at hand, but up off the deck tucked up under the rail, I think it is going to work out really well.

12-30-2012, 07:49 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Your gonna love it! I love mine! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-31-2012, 05:54 AM	#6
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	A fish finder that cost more than my yak. It better not only catch the fish, but clean and fillet them also. __________________

12-30-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I would argue with Lowrance if I were you Baja. There is nothing in their rebate that says that the unit must be purchased from an authorized dealer. That is false advertising.

12-30-2012, 08:42 PM	#4
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Thats a big guppy you have there tony...

12-31-2012, 05:11 AM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Baja, check out there "Where to buy" button at the top of the Lowrance web page. I am not sure which West Marine you bought your unit at, but the San Pedro West Marine is on their locations map.

01-02-2013, 05:39 PM	#10
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	That picture is an exact mirror image of my rig - YakAttack rails with the Ram Mount - I even ended up with the split screen reversed from yours by the end of the first day out. I put mine on the right side because I push buttons with my right hand better...

01-02-2013, 06:26 PM	#12
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Yep - stock bracket. All I needed was the rails and the YakAttack ball to replace the bolt-on one that came with the Ram Mount set. I pulled my left side board off the other day and screwed clip mounts underneath for my bamboo gaff. Now the gaff is close at hand, but up off the deck tucked up under the rail, I think it is going to work out really well.