Anyone have a Garmin 551 DV

[crappie1133]

I have a Elite 7 HDI on the bow of my boat. I was thinking about adding a Garmin 551 DV to the back. Should be easy to install and could be used by fisherman on the back. I already have GPS on the bow unit. I think regular 2D and DV on the back would be cool. Is this a good unit ? Is there something I should know? I already have another HDI transducer for the Elite 7. Would I be better off to purchase a Elite 5x HDI w/o the transduce. The Garmin would be a little cheaper, I am just not familar with that unit.....Thanks everyone for any information.....crappie1133

[crappie1133]

wow, this unit must not be very popular. I guess I am making a BIG mistake. thanks anyway...craooie1133

[phishin]

check out bbc boards.(bass boat club) quite a bit on garmins there.

Tom

[jackie53]

Best unit I have ever owned.Would replace it.Have had the others at one time not again! Cannot beat Garmin products.Got us to Baghdad(bagdad) HO!!!

[CrappiePappy]

wow, this unit must not be very popular. I guess I am making a BIG mistake. thanks anyway...craooie1133

Don't think that just because you don't get a dozen replies within 24hrs, that your question/subject matter are not "popular" or important. This time of year there is a slowdown, and even during the heavy traffic times you may have to give the members a few days to see your post and reply ... especially when the question or subject matter is this specific.

Also ... a quick Google search for prices of the two units you mention tells me that the Garmin 551DV runs about $275 .... while the Elite 5x HDI w/o tdx runs around $234

Garmin price link : Garmin Echo 551dv Fishfinder W/4-Pin All-In-One 77/200 Khz Hd-Id/Downvu Transducer

Elite 5x HDI price link : Lowrance Elite 5x HDI Fishfinder No Transducer | NAV MARINE 888-662-2959

And you may even be able to purchase either of these units cheaper than that, if you check with Brian@BBGmarine (site Member Sponsor).

... cp

[crappie1133]

Don't think that just because you don't get a dozen replies within 24hrs, that your question/subject matter are not "popular" or important. This time of year there is a slowdown, and even during the heavy traffic times you may have to give the members a few days to see your post and reply ... especially when the question or subject matter is this specific.

Also ... a quick Google search for prices of the two units you mention tells me that the Garmin 551DV runs about $275 .... while the Elite 5x HDI w/o tdx runs around $234

Garmin price link : Garmin Echo 551dv Fishfinder W/4-Pin All-In-One 77/200 Khz Hd-Id/Downvu Transducer

Elite 5x HDI price link : Lowrance Elite 5x HDI Fishfinder No Transducer | NAV MARINE 888-662-2959

And you may even be able to purchase either of these units cheaper than that, if you check with Brian@BBGmarine (site Member Sponsor).

... cp

crappiepapp, Thanks for the information. I thought I had picked a bad unit. Still not sure which way I want to go.I thought someone with one of these units would speak up and give some positive input about one of these units.Thanks again......;crappie1133

[Shellback]

I have a garmin Echomap 70DV. Same down imaging technology, and same transducer. Here's a couple pictures. The bridge picture is a little blurred due to me stirring up the water looking for it.

[Greg Parker]

I was also thinking about buying one of these my only question is can you change the color of the downview display , I have seen other peoples pictures and it seems to me it looks clearer in blue than the amber color

[Shellback]

I was also thinking about buying one of these my only question is can you change the color of the downview display , I have seen other peoples pictures and it seems to me it looks clearer in blue than the amber color

Yes, you can change the color

[Budman]

I thinking of buying a Garmin echomap 93sv. Any input?