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There have been a few long list type posts with prices on Gen3 models so I assumed they were out there on the water barely. I must have misunderstood on chirp as well. My research is so sporadic due to our spotty Internet and time here in the Philippines. Home in a month so may wait until then to purchase with my hands on the unit.
Ahhhh, Christmas in the Philippines....shorts and short sleeve shirts....been there, done that:)
Our second Christmas here Bob. What brought you to the islands? Did my asawa riding in a carabao drawn wagon bring back fond memories?
I was there because that is where the US Navy decided to send me from time to time.........Did get in some sight seeing, but was never in a cart like yours.....At the time I was there the most prevalent hired transportation was a Jeepne.....If that's how you spell it.:)
When I first went overseas, we left California mid winter in our dress blues.....stopped in Alaska for fuel....then landed at Clark Air force base about 2 am to 85 degree temperatures. Had to get out of those wool blues as quick as possible.
I have a gen 1 (8) and a gen 2 (8) with point 1
you may convince me to get a touch for the bow (for the downscan) at some time but honestly, what else do i need to put me on fish? Don't need to run anything with my cell phone. have radar WITH my cell phone...and think its great that i have them etherneted together. Now for me to upgrade i would take a hit on getting rid of what I have and then dish out a couple thousand dollars, probably more, to get the same size machine that I currently run.
Lowrance has a select few that will upgrade simply because they have to have the latest and BEST that is available. My hats off to them if they can afford it and JUSTIFY it. I can't and don't really want to. But....i think its great that Lowrance keeps pushing the envelope in the area of R&D.
Insofar as chirp...from what I have read it will benefit deep water fisherman more than inland waters. Its all about target separation. Now, quick question...how many of you need better target separation when you have seen a school of fish with downscan?