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Kayak BOOT
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ventura County
Posts: 251
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Lowrance
![]() ![]() Cabelas sells the freshwater 83/200kHz trasducer for $699 and the saltwater 50/200kHz for $749. Is there any reason why I couldn't get the former? I plan on fishing 80% ocean, 20% lakes. Also, What's the deal with Navionics mapping cartriges? Is there other brands that are better or compatiable as well? Has anyone seen it cheaper w/transducer? I'm adamant that this won't help me catch anymore fish, but I will sure sleep better at night with one ![]() Thanks for your help!! |
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 461
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The saltwater transducer is designed for deeper water.
it is twice the size of the freshwater skimmer. I have had no problem using the smaller transducers in 100ish feet of water. The saltwater one will show you more defined deep fish marks and better bottom detail. If I was spending the money, I'd go with the latter. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,384
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That price in Bus Kids 2nd link is for the 5x which has no GPS. TheNerds.net has the HDS5 Base Map w/83/200khz transducer, not remanufactured for $625. I see the 5 with Nautic Insight and the 50/200 ducer for $659 at WMJMarine.com, but none with the Base Map? You can take a copy of these prices from their web pages to West Marine for the price match and buy the extended warranty.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 1,214
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lowrance now has a 5 year service plan!
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: newbury park ca
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