Quote Originally Posted by drifterdon View Post
Hi all,
I have a new 2012 Lund Impact 1675 and have mounted a HB 778ci on the console. The dual beam transducer is on the transom and working fantastic.
I also have a Minn-Kota Powerdrive V2 in front and want to add a fish finder to the front of the boat. I imagine I will be mounting the transducer right to the trolling motor.
I don't imagine I need GPS up there since the 788 on the console already has it. What I am concerned about is interference between the two transducers. I also like the color units but is that really a big deal for a fish finder used only while using the trolling motor.
Can you all give me some ideas for good units that will fit my needs?
Also price is an issue since I am retired and especially after buying the boat, but I am looking somewhere around 250-300 or so.

Thanks
One thing to keep in mind is that even though the unit is at the trolling motor you will probably spend more time looking at it while fishing than you will looking at the unit on you console.
For myself, I would rather have a great black and white unit than a cheap color unit. And GPS on the front is too nice, that running around to look at the console unit is a pain in the butt.

I agree with CatFan, find a unit that can share info between the 2 units and you'll be all set. Last year, I put in an Low hds8 on the console and it drove me nuts not being able to see it. I added a hds7 to the console and linked with eithernet cable. Best thing I ever did.

Hey you worked all you life; you've earned the right to get some toys so you can enjoy the retirement.