Lowrance HDS7 Gen3 Combo

Greetings, I recently purchased a 2012 Lowe Stinger 195. Prior owner pulled the electronics off the boat. I would like to do trolling in several area lakes. I'm looking at purchasing a Lowrance HDS7 Gen3 Combo from Cabela's and place at the console. I'm looking for a 2nd unit to be placed at the trolling motor and would like to network the 2 units together.

Questions:
1) For those of you who have networked units what are some of the advantages?

2) What would be a 2nd unit I could use for networking? Looking for an older model unit that can be used for the next year or two and then purchase another HDS unit.

3) Should I not worry about networking and just go with an older model unit?

Thanks, Todd

Sonar Temp, Speed and depth,Sonar scroll data,Add waypoints,Full waypoint editing,Routes,Alarms,Data source settings,System settings,Radar,Weather. Could be a few other things too, and I think (not positive)if they are Gen2 or newer they'll share one map chip for depth contours.

I have a HDS Gen 2 9 Touch I haven't listed yet. If you are interested PM me.

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Originally Posted by Central Minn

Sonar Temp, Speed and depth,Sonar scroll data,Add waypoints,Full waypoint editing,Routes,Alarms,Data source settings,System settings,Radar,Weather. Could be a few other things too, and I think (not positive)if they are Gen2 or newer they'll share one map chip for depth contours.

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yes they will share maps across the network. any gen2 non touch unit and up would be best for upfront