lowrance hds-5 vs hds-5x??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 04-19-2011, 03:41 PM

Yep, skip the Nautic Insight and go straight for the Fish N Chip by Navionics. I had several problems with the Elite 5, and am much happier with the HDS 5. I went with the thru hull transducer by Airmar (P319) which required a 2" hole in the bottom of my yak. They also make a model that will mount thru scupper (B45-BL). Or you can mount the standard Lowrance transducer over the side to get accurate water temps. If water temps are no big deal to you, you can Goop or marine epoxy the standard one inside.

04-19-2011, 03:41 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Yep, skip the Nautic Insight and go straight for the Fish N Chip by Navionics. I had several problems with the Elite 5, and am much happier with the HDS 5. I went with the thru hull transducer by Airmar (P319) which required a 2" hole in the bottom of my yak. They also make a model that will mount thru scupper (B45-BL). Or you can mount the standard Lowrance transducer over the side to get accurate water temps. If water temps are no big deal to you, you can Goop or marine epoxy the standard one inside.