Thread: Side scan approx $1000 or less unit recommendation please

Sometimes limited space in a boat plays a big factor in the "Hardware" needed to get the sonar functions one is looking for...

To get SI/DI/2d/Gps:

Lowrance needs:
HDS head unit
HDS GPS antenna (this may be internal I'm not sure)
HDS 2d xducer
LSS-1 structure scan module
LSS-1 structure scan xducer

Humminbird needs
SI series head unit
Gps antenna
SI series HDSI xducer (SI/DI/2d)

Be aware that the HB DI (in a SI unit) is a computer generated image from the data received from the SI crystals

Rickie

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Sometimes limited space in a boat plays a big factor in the "Hardware" needed to get the sonar functions one is looking for...

To get SI/DI/2d/Gps:

Lowrance needs:
HDS head unit
HDS GPS antenna (this may be internal I'm not sure)
HDS 2d xducer
LSS-1 structure scan module
LSS-1 structure scan xducer

Humminbird needs
SI series head unit
Gps antenna
SI series HDSI xducer (SI/DI/2d)

Be aware that the HB DI (in a SI unit) is a computer generated image from the data received from the SI crystals

Rickie

The Low HDS has internal gps, (mine does), I have the LSS 1 SS black box installed under the console dash, the 2d ducer will go where the old FF TD went, and I have to install the LSS 1 TD within 12" of the 2d TD. there is room, you just have to think it out, and go from there. The HB might be an easier install, but I prefer LOW, both should do you well.

Originally Posted by jimp

The Low HDS has internal gps, (mine does), I have the LSS 1 SS black box installed under the console dash, the 2d ducer will go where the old FF TD went, and I have to install the LSS 1 TD within 12" of the 2d TD. there is room, you just have to think it out, and go from there. The HB might be an easier install, but I prefer LOW, both should do you well.

Just as i said, you'll find a way to put it together no matter what brand you buy. Let's not turn this into another " my unit is the bestest ever " thread. Let's just help the OP with his main question.

Originally Posted by Bassky

Humminbird 798 HD SI/DI GPS combo/ 5" screen. Search around, you can get a new one for around $800.
Bassky

From a guy who took the 798 back to get the 800 series si just do it you won’t be sorry if you go HB that is.

get the humminbird unit.good unit, easy to install ,works great. its a all in one transducer setup. its the only way to go (in my opinion) untill lowrance can come up will a better transducer option i wouldn't even consider one. actually they have took a step back with the newest transducer they have come out with. i think its 11 inches long. (what were they thinking on that one)

heres a link were people are trying the new transducer that lowrance has. i thought that i would post the link for you to get a better ideal of what im talking in my post above............ http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-e...pressions.html