Lowrance Elite series or HDS 5 series are real good and mount good on smaller console, we run the HDS 5.

 

X2 on the elite series.

 

Get the HDS 7
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http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Fishfinder-Chartplotter/HDS7-en-us.aspx

 

i run humminbird 787 c2 affordable and great!

 

Looking at these myself for my new build. For the dollar i found the new base elite 7 the best bang for the buck. You can split the screen into 3 sections if you wanted too. I had an HDS5 on my last boat that i sold and it was a great unit, but that 7" screen is really nice vs the 5". Cabelas has them for $600 even.

 

I've got a HDS 5 But I'd like to upgrade to a 7. Works great !!

 

HDS 7. Hands down.

 

It's a danged shame that they don't make a vehicular unit that crosses over for marine use.

 

.............they do.I used the Nuvi 650 for years,and it was awesome!!!!!

 

They make them the other way around. Lowrance even has a Baja version. Not too many cars need waterproof nav systems.

 

The Elite 7 with the wide screen is the ticket. I opted for it over the HDS since I'll never need the side scan. The unit has done everything above my expectations. The menu isn't real user friendly so it'll take practice. I've been running mine for 10 months with no issues.

 

Good point Scotte17. I also bass fish a LOT so I wanted side scan and structure scan that comes on the HDS. That way I know they are there even though I can't get em to bite...
For bowfishing it is probably overkill.

 

whats the best boat mounted unit for getting back to dock on those super foggy nights?

 

Lowrance HDS 7!

 

I just want the a gps that's as similar and close to detail, easy use like the navionics app on iphone.

 

The the HDS 7 come with out transducer!
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The Elite 7 comes with a pretty awesome base map. I run at night all the time with this unit. It's pretty much "plug and play". Plus the widescreen format gives me a lot of room to zoom appropriately or scroll while keeping my vessel in view.

 

I actually like my Lowrance Elite 4 combo (GPS/Fishfinder) on the console and my Lowrance HDS7 on the nose. 4 is plenty for day and night navigation, compact and only $300

 

Love my navionics app.

 

Yup! Having that app is very nice and affordable. If you can't get a gps at least get this app!