I'm looking to get better electronics for my 2013 pro 165 tracker. Being on a "fixed income" now, I will be buying one unit. Two setups are not in the checkbook. That being said, I am thinking of a swivel mount on the console, transducer on the transom for down,side etc and maybe a live transducer on a separate mount on the front if I can afford it.

We are not going to be able to spend Alot of hours in the boat a day. Our bodies can't take the marathon sessions anymore.

My questions:

1. Is the money better spent on a live setup or a bigger screen?
2. Is live really worth the price?
3. does live help finding catfish?
4. Are there any sponsors on here that specialize in electronics?

What would y'all recommend?