What is the best down imaging product for less than 300 dollars
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What is the best down imaging product for less than 300 dollars
I'd look at the Lowrance Elite 4 series. https://www.google.com/#q=lowrance+elite+4
You might also want to look at eBay sales : http://www.ebay.com/bhp/lowrance-gps-fishfinder-elite-4
A lot depends on what you want the unit to show you on the screen, as to which model has those features.
... cp :kewl
Lowrance has good units if you are wanting downscan only. You would be hard pressed to get something with a chartplotter included.
has anyone had any experience with the elite 4 series
my good friend has one, it has some outstanding DI images, better than my 1198c SI
Thanks guys you have been a huge help looking to purchase a couple soon for my custom tin boat
I just installed the elite 4 hdi for my console. Mainly got it to use for when I'm going down the lake to see depths etc without turning motor off and dropping my tm and using one on front
Not with the Elite 4 series ... but I have a Elite 5 DSI. (down scan only/map/GPS) Don't really miss 2d broadband sonar, since the downscan images are picture quality ... so no need for "interpretation" skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by tinboat man
I would have said keep your eye on the Personal Classifieds, but I didn't see any downscan units for sale on there.
When you figure out which unit/units you're looking to buy ... check with the member known as "Brian@BBGMarine" before you make a purchase. As I understand it, he can usually beat the prices of most online vendors.
... cp :kewl
Ok I will definitely do that
The Elite 4DSI Combo and the Elite 4 HDI units have chartplotter capabilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quackrstackr
Cabela's even has the Elite 4DSI with map chip for less than $300 http://www.cabelas.com/product/LOWRA...w&gclsrc=aw.ds
... cp :kewl
Academy has the same Elite 4 DSI Combo here:
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/lowr...ck&N=900897446
Or, if you mainly fish a small body of water and are not interested in map capabilities, the Elite 4x DSI which is a real bargain:
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/lowr...57?N=900897446
The HB 346ci DI combo is 2d/DI/GPS chartplotting and color screen...
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/r...pszslgqh1i.png
The 346c DI features a brilliant color 240H x 320V 3.5" display with LED backlight and Down Imaging Enhance and advanced DualBeam PLUS sonar with 4000 Watts PTP power output. New for 2013 is the ability to turn 2D sonar off while in full screen DI view and get twice the number of DI pings.
http://www.humminbird.com/Products/346c-DI/
This has the advantage of a split screen 2d and DI allowing easier discerning of what each is showing...
MSRP $249 and our sponsors can probably beat that...
Rickie
What sponsors on crappie.com sale fishing electronics
I do mostly fish small lakes and have I pretty good feel for the lake so a chart plotter is not really needed
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/forum...Classified-AdsQuote:
Originally Posted by tinboat man