Awesome write up Kev.
Yes, I'm willing to head out at camp. It is always nice to be able to compare products. I have a Pre 2017 and, like Kevin said, I would like to pull my 45ACP or 9mm S&W MPshield and put a bullet in it's head when using spot lock. That said, for trolling, the only way I'm getting rid of it is if I can confirm that there is something better on the market.
I really wish these companies would not link themselves with one fish finder technology. As a whole, they would sell a lot more units if they were compatible with Garmin, Lowrance, Hummingbird, or any other fish finder. It is a computer afterall and they run similar operating systems. It isn't that hard for Lowrance to give you an update that would let you hook to a MinnKota if the technologies were allowed.
I have OCD "Obsessive Crappie Disorder"