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08-17-2009, 06:24 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I would highly reccomend the Humingbird 383C. I just recently installed one on my Prowler Big Game after doing a lot of shopping around. The install is super easy and you can get a transducer to fit in your scupper hole. The quick disconect monitor is a nice feature when storing your kayak.
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08-18-2009, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Santuckee
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I just bought a Humminbird 525 and i'm powering it up with a 1600 mah r/c car battery. Ran it for over 4 hours no prob, still plenty of juice for my kids to play with thier car in the driveway for a good 20 min.
 didnt make me a better fisherman, but i can see the fish now though. My time will come when I wont make any rookie mistakes, last time I had a hook up, line peeled off, set the drag tight reeled it in for a good 5 secs, line went limp so i jerked on it a few times, line peeled out again, reeled it on for a few, yanked it, GONE.... Next time...... I'll get that SOB! I cant get over it. Drinkin now with my buds  LATER!
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08-18-2009, 09:49 PM
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bing!
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: socal
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Look at power in watts and resolution in pixels. Power lets you see more, resolution lets you understand what you see a bit better.
For whatever reason, lowrance's graphics look better to me. I think they are easier to interpret. /bing |
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08-19-2009, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Seven minutes from the launch!
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What Bing said.
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08-19-2009, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Lowrance...Hands down!!!
if money is not an issue... get the HD5... I have the 522c iGPS I think Josh has the 527 iGPS both awesome machines... |
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08-19-2009, 12:22 PM
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bing!
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: socal
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08-19-2009, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 260
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Take a look at this picture:
Can you really see depth to the hill as it appears? http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/...hfinders/X125/ |
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08-19-2009, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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08-19-2009, 12:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: chulajuana
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I have the HDS-5 and can see everything. but a bit overkill for a kayak.
does anyone use those chart maps like Navionic etc. |
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08-20-2009, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 59
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Great clarity over the 383. I was told that in bright sunlight it would be easier to see. I guess the black and white models can be difficult to see in bright sun. The price of the unit was $399. When I count in the cost of a 12 volt battery and charger it starts adding up. I asked about sales, and really there are none. The salesman mentioned that I might get a discount when the new models come out, but don't count on it. Anyone got a line on a better price? |
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