Garmin echomap 93sv

[parratt1]

Anyone have any feedback on this unit? I was thinking about getting an 899 bird and a minn kota I link but I really don't know how much I'll actually use the I link vs just the anchor feature so I'm thinking about just getting a terrova with ipilot instead. That lets me explore the Garmin units now. Any feedback on these echomap units? I can't find much on this particular unit. I like that it's si and di both on a single transducer for sure. Everything I read on the previous Garmin models is that they are extremely easy to use and have very very good side vu and down vu.

[Defiant]

Wish I could help you Garmin hasen't released them yet I have one on order myself just waiting for it to show up then we will know more . I have no doubt they will be great unit's Garmin is going full speed ahead on Freshwater

[parratt1]

Wish I could help you Garmin hasen't released them yet I have one on order myself just waiting for it to show up then we will know more . I have no doubt they will be great unit's Garmin is going full speed ahead on Freshwater

Hmmm....no wonder I can't find any info! Didn't realize they weren't out yet

[Defiant]

The maps are the same on all the new units unless you upgrade to the Lake VU Ultra . they are saying the 9th to 11th of march now for release was the 16th of feb

[phishin]

I just installed a 73sv on my tracker and messed with it last night while enjoying a few beers. First impression is that it's super simple to navigate from screen to screen. I noticed you can customize "home screen" to suit your needs. Not a ton of settings to mess with which I like. I was in the garage so no natural light but the screen is crisp and bright. I believe I'm gonna enjoy this sonar. I'm going from Lowrance elite 5 to this so it's a real treat.

Tom

[Defiant]

I just installed a 73sv on my tracker and messed with it last night while enjoying a few beers. First impression is that it's super simple to navigate from screen to screen. I noticed you can customize "home screen" to suit your needs. Not a ton of settings to mess with which I like. I was in the garage so no natural light but the screen is crisp and bright. I believe I'm gonna enjoy this sonar. I'm going from Lowrance elite 5 to this so it's a real treat.

Tom

I just got the 73DV and haven't installed it yet glad you like the 73SV from what I can tell so far its just as your saying nice screen and easy settings cant wait to get it on water .

[fishfood]

I would look back at the Ipilot Link again. I mainly bass fish and use the features all of the time. In the spring when I troll for crappie I use follow the contour. I just pick which depth I want it to follow and kick back.

I will mention you have to have a Lakemaster HD map for this feature. If your lake isn't HD mapped you can record your own track and follow it. I can't imagine not fishing with the Ilink now that I own one.

[parratt1]

I would look back at the Ipilot Link again. I mainly bass fish and use the features all of the time. In the spring when I troll for crappie I use follow the contour. I just pick which depth I want it to follow and kick back.

The I link is only compatible to bird sonars though correct? I have never trolled for crappie in my life. Not saying I never will, just that it is not a common strategy for me.

[Defiant]

The I link is only compatible to bird sonars though correct? I have never trolled for crappie in my life. Not saying I never will, just that it is not a common strategy for me.

Yes only with Hbird units .

[fishfood]

The I link is only compatible to bird sonars though correct? I have never trolled for crappie in my life. Not saying I never will, just that it is not a common strategy for me.

That is correct, only with HB.....

I only troll when the wife says she wants crappie to eat

I have used Ipilot for years and grabbed the Link when it first came out. After a month or so with it I was wondering why I had wasted my money. Once I stopped fishing and started learning what it could do for me I started using it every time out.