Thread: Elektronics

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Fished Clear Creek Sunday on our toon. Where were you guys. I didn't get there till 9-930. Saw Slab leavin while we were at the Dam Store.

We chickened out Sunday and stayed in the campground all day talking boats, baits, fishfinders and Nascar. Great day.

Yes, lowrance really is that much better. Not as easy to use, true, but still better.

Aside from that, sunlight readability is head, shoulders and belly button above hb. Even with polarized glasses on. Not sure if screen is any better on 998 or 1198, but my 997 flat out stunk in that regard...still a good unit though.

Wannabe...

My 1198 is alot brighter than my 898 was.. due to the different back light. I too believe Lowrance SI has better image and much better DI image due to the fact they have extra crystal... but for me it was just too many darn wires, boxes, cables, etc... And the Lowrance was about $500 more.. Also the lowrance wire would not fit down the shaft of my terrova...

I sure wish somebody would post some of these HDS Structure Scan images.... Seeing is believing right.. I felt sure Wannabe would have hooked us up by now... Man oh man... Tighten up Wannabe!

DoubleG

I've been wanting to see in person just how much better it is

Get Sat to install a dish then i would get 19in flat screen 12v TV. Then icould watch all the huntin and fishin shows while im fishin.

If you buy multiple units the Lowrance is less money. You won't have to pay for the SI/DI twice with the HDS, cause it isn't built in like the HB's are, and you also don't have to buy an Inter Link to Network the HDS's like you do with two HB's. The LSS-1 runs up to three units, and it IS the Network Link as well. The wiring is the same on both brands when you figure the Inter Link wiring.

If you only buy one unit, the HB's are less because you dont have to buy the LSS-1.

No need for interlink with HB.. They use ethernet cable.. Just get the cable and go to it..

Each HB unit comes with SI transducer.. No need for extra $500 LSS-1... There are WAY MORE WIRES with Lowrance since is has separate 2D and SI transducer. They both have a wire. Then you wire that to LSS1 then from LSS1 to Unit.

Also Lowrance does not come with external GPS puck to put near your transducer. That is separate for about $150 - $200.

See below:

Originally Posted by DoubleGobble00

The HDS units are super fine.. In fact, they beat the pants off Humminbird in the Down Image quality since they have a dedicated crystal for the DI. Also there SI is really good.... maybe an edge over HB but hard to tell since people like Wannabe won't post any side image pictures...... LOL.... but I disagree on them being cheaper than HB. You have to compare all that they come with. I looked real hard at getting a HDS but decided to stick with HB. Here is a break down.


HDS 8 w/83 8"- $1525 (comes with built in GPS with 1x speed)
HDS 5 w/83 5"- $633
Structure scan module with SI ducer - $550
Nema 2000 cables - $50
LGC 4000 GPS puck (5x speed) - $200

Total = $2958

HB 798 83/200 + SI 5"- $845
HB 998 83/200 + SI 8" - $1634 (comes with 50 channel GPS 4x speed)
Ethernet cable - $45

Total = $2524

If you take out the $200 LGC pluck, the HDS is still more expensive.... Having to buy the structure scan LSS1 box separately is where it gets you... But you definitely don't pay twice for the SI and DI on the humminbirds... They are both very comparable in price.

DoubleG

I disagree, especially when you figure running the cables for the two pucks, I can figure the distance from the GPS to the Transducer, and don't need the xtra puck on the HDS's. Minus 200. I wasn't aware of the need for a Nema cable either, but you do need an extra Ethernet cable for the second unit to network them. I also use an Interlink to network two HB's. Plus 150 installed. I also wasn't aware you could Network with just an Ethernet cable, and enter the same waypoints, and share the same info on both units at once. I was told by a tech at HB you needed the Interlink to do it, and have installed several of them. If you're right, and I certainly hope you are, Minus 150. I'm calling HB tomorrow and ask WHY I needed the Inlerlink if you're right!!!!

Anyway, both are nice units, and it's really personal preference. I like the HDS units better, but I do sell lots of both. I also was in the car audio business for 30+ years, and I guess a few wires didn't matter anyway.

So, we have a transducer cable, and three power wires for a total of 4 on the LSS-1, and we have two power wires on the Interlink, and two Puck cables for a total of 4. Sounds like an even trade off, unless I missed one here or there.

IF you use the Interlink, and using YOUR figures, the price difference is relatively negligible. Hey, if you have the money for these units, what's a hundred or two either way!!!!!!!