Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lowrance HDS-5x Multifunction Echosounder 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder with Sounder

Lowrance HDS-5x Multifunction Echosounder 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder with Sounder Review



Lowrance HDS-5x Multifunction Echosounder 5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder with Sounder Feature

  • Bundles Lowrence HDS-5x multifunction fishfinder / echosounder with 83/200kHz transom-mount transducer
  • Five-inch, 16-bit color SolarMAX Plus display is sunlight viewable, for bright and clear wide-angle viewing
  • Built-in Broadband Sounder for ultra-sensitive, high-definition fish finding in all cover, in thermoclines, and in all water conditions
  • Advanced networking and expandability with Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000 performance networking options
  • Expanded two-year limited warranty
The Lowrance X-series lives offers next-generation fishfinding for the serious or professional angler. Enhanced features and performance are precisely revealed on a high-definition five-inch (12.7 cm), 16-bit color SolarMAX PLUS daylight display with adjustable screen and keypad backlighting. A Lowrance Broadband Sounder is now built right in, so you can find more fish with greater sensitivity, higher definition, more display clarity, much less clutter and the best separation of fish from cover.

Lowrance HDS-5x Multifunction Echosounder

Standalone multifunction fishfinder/echosounder with integral broadband sounder and unprecedented underwater resolution.

HDS Highest-Definition Broadband Fishfinding

Incredible and award-winning, exclusive Broadband Sounder digital technologies is now inside all HDS sonar models for the best Lowrance fishfinding ever! As the vital link between the transducer and your HDS display, Broadband is proven to find more fish with greater sensitivity, higher definition and more display clarity with superior target separation in all cover, in thermoclines and in all water conditions.

Less Noise, More Targets
With Lowrance Broadband digital signal processing software, noise goes way down and sensitivity goes way up. The result: Ultimate target discrimination with incredible high-definition separation of those distinctive Lowrance �fish arch� targets from structure and other fish!

Crystal-Clear Clarity
With advanced digital filtering, Broadband vastly improves at-a-glance display clarity, sharpens bottom images and paints a much cleaner picture of targets that others will miss or show poorly.

Greater Shallow-Water Coverage
To cover even more water, Broadband automatically adds 83 kHz operation to a Lowrance 200 kHz single-frequency transducer. At 83 kHz, you get full 120-degrees of wide-angle coverage with greatly enhanced definition of fish arch targets.

Incredible Deep-Water Performance
Broadband sounding is serious electronics when the hunt is on for fish in any deep water weather condition. Even at higher boat speeds, Broadband keeps a bottom lock at depth, with exceptional targeting of fish arches on the bottom, around wrecks and other seabed structure. And when used with a high-power transducer, strong bottom locks and water column detail reach down thousands of feet!

Expandability at No Extra Cost
For added value, HDS Broadband-equipped models can turn an HDS GPS Chartplotter (or GlobalMap chartplotter with yellow ethernet connector) into a powerful combination fishfinder/chartplotter with complete sonar graph control when networked by Lowrance Ethernetworks.

Lowrance HDS-5x Controls

Unique new FlyWheel scroll dial for easy navigation of system features.

Lowrance HDS-5x Sounder

Exclusive Broadband Sounder digital technology is now inside all HDS sonar models.

HDS Redefines Ease of Use

Viewing and control have never been easier, nor more user-friendly. From basic operation to advanced professional functionality, HDS is thoughtfully designed to take you to the next level.

Stylish and Retrofit-Ready
True, HDS sports a more modern design to enhance any boat helm. Yet, by design, HDS makes it easy to upgrade your Lowrance electronics. HDS is compatible with late-model Lowrance transducers, plus yellow Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000 network connectors.

Enjoy Our New Menu Selection
The new, more versatile HDS operating system presents a new way to view and select Lowrance features. This new menu format is both easy to grasp and thoughtfully functional, so you can fly through keypad functions control with the greatest of ease and speed.

A Touch Better
For even easier and quicker control, HDS-8, -8m, -10 and -10m models feature a unique new FlyWheel scroll dial, as well as a bank of soft command keys for the fastest access to functions. So, you spend less time operating and more time fishing.

Better to Find Yourself
With a built-in, high-sensitivity 16-channel GPS+WAAS antenna HDS is a superior solution for both bracket mount, and in-dash installs with the. convenience of front mounting. Plus, the internal GPS antenna also networks with NMEA 2000 systems for data sharing. No external antenna to place, no mess, no fuss. Just advanced GPS accuracy with strong satellite locks and less track plot wander.

For closed-cabin installs, there�s also a new and compact LGC-4000 external GPS+WAAS antenna module option for HDS with a true, real-time satellite signal update rate of five times per second for incredible location accuracy.

Screen Star
In the easy-to-view category, HDS really shines. New SolarMAX PLUS color displays render fantastic detail in sunlight, with the best wide-angle viewing ever achieved. In fact, most now deliver nearly twice the brilliance with significantly-reduced power draw than before! Plus, super-white LED backlighting has zero-dim for eye-soothing night vision protection.

New 2-year Protection
Lowrance also warrants that buying HDS will put your mind at ease. Each now come with a new, expanded 2-year limited warranty, protecting you from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a full 24 months after purchase. At no extra cost. Optional two-year extended warranty also available for purchase.

Lowrance Networking

For a connected onboard system, the optional NEP-1 ethernet expansion port module links up to four HDS displays for high-speed data distribution.

Lowrance HDS-8 Transducer

Bundle includes 83/200kHz transducer with temperature sensor.

Advanced Networking

Ethernetworks NEP-1 Expansion Port
All HDS models come fully ethernet-ready to share high-bandwidth data among all multi-function HDS displays on the boat, including sonar graphs, SIRIUS weather/radio and radar.

For a connected onboard system, the optional NEP-1 ethernet expansion port module links up to four HDS displays for high-speed data distribution. A robust, 100-megabit switch, it's rugged and IPX-7 waterproof to resist corrosive marine environments.

Full NMEA 2000 Networking
HDS comes with full connectivity for the advanced NMEA standard in boat systems data sharing, backed by the most extensive and affordable selection of smart sensors for systems monitoring, including engine and fuel flow for optimum operating economies.

High-Definition Digital Radar
You have two advanced Lowrance high-definition radome choices for HDS, featuring advanced digital signal processing. Both deliver fast, detailed radar detection of even small and distant targets with superb accuracy in dark, fog and rain alike. Compact, dependable and high-performance, both network with Ethernetworks for onboard radar display sharing. Plus, you enjoy superb radar/chart overlay display when coupled with an optional, compatible NMEA 2000 heading sensor.

LMF Multi-Function Gauges
Lowrance LMF models are NMEA 2000 certified digital gauges that are truly impressive to the extreme in precision and versatility for real-time monitoring of engine and boat systems on the NMEA 2000 network. LMF gauges display up to 16 different pages with 13 customizable screen types in graphic analog and alpha-numeric styles. Plus, they're backed by the most extensive and affordable selection of smart sensors, including Fuel Flow for optimum fuel management economies. Available in a choice of two standard dash gauge sizes, both deliver superb viewing in direct sunlight.

Electronic Probe Sensors
Only Lowrance offers the most NMEA-2000 sensors for vital boat data monitoring, each with a built-in "smart module," that's fully programmable for greater accuracy in data delivery. That includes expanded engine and fuel flow readings for optimum operating economies.

Transducer Included

This bundle includes the HDS-5x and an 83/200kHz transom-mount, skimmer transducer with built-in temperature sensor and 20-foot cable, to get you started right out of the box.

What's in the Box

Lowrance HDS-5x, 83/200kHz Transducer, DC Battery, 12V Power Cable, Mounting Hardware, Owner's manual

Lowrance HDS-5x. 5-Inch screen fishfinder. Includes a 83/200kHz transom mount depth and temperature transducer. 5-Inch color screen with built-in 16 channel WAAS GPS antenna.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Garmin GPSMAP 541s 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter (Without Transducer)

Garmin GPSMAP 541s 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter (Without Transducer) Review



Garmin GPSMAP 541s 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter (Without Transducer) Feature

  • Garmin GPSMAP 541S Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/o Transducer
  • GARMIN GPSMAP 541S GPS CHART FISHFINDER W/O XDUCER
  • Brand New
  • Frequency = NONE | Internal/External Antenna = Internal | Resolution (VxH) = 234 x 320 | Screen Size = 5" | Screen Type = Color | Speed/Temp = NONE | Touchscreen = No | Transducer Type = NONE | Waterproof Rating = Waterproof | Watts RMS - Max = NONE | Way
Garmin GPSMAP 541s Marine Navigator 010-00762-02 Marine Navigators


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Humminbird 788ci 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded)

Humminbird 788ci 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded) Review



Humminbird 788ci 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded) Feature

  • 640 vertical pixels
  • 256 color TFT screen
  • DualBeam PLUS sonar
  • 1,500 ft depth capability
  • Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mount
The 700 series is packed to the gills with professional technology, it has everything you need to find the fish. The unmatched 640V X 640H pixel clarity of the 5-inch diagonal screen provides unbelievable color and contrast. You'll see crystal-clear images of everything under the water, making it easier to root out the big hogs. Programmable preset buttons make switching between your favorite views a snap. The built-in Unimap makes you at home on any body of water. Mount the 700 in-dash, or use our Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mounting System, and turn yourself into a fully armed fish seeking missile. The 788ci NVB Combo includes internal GPS and DualBeam PLUS sonar. The NVB means it is preloaded with Navionics Gold and HotMaps into the internal memory


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Garmin GPSMAP 441S GPS Chart Fishfinder Combo W/Tm

Garmin GPSMAP 441S GPS Chart Fishfinder Combo W/Tm Review



Garmin GPSMAP 441S GPS Chart Fishfinder Combo W/Tm Feature

  • 4" QVGA color display
  • Display Size: 2.4 in. x 3.2 inch; Resolutions; 320 X 240
Garmin GPSMAP 441S GPS Chartplotter & Fishfinder Combo with (Dual)Transom-Mount Transducer and features an ultra-bright 4" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds. Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their position at sea. It's ready to go with built-in BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal united states - including Alaska, Hawaii and Explorer Chart data of the Bahamas. Mainers can navigate the open waters with ease knowing that these new units include Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface design. Alarms for fish size, shallow water, deep water, and low battery


Friday, November 25, 2011

Humminbird 408430-1 Down Imaging Color Fishfinder, GPS Combo

Humminbird 408430-1 Down Imaging Color Fishfinder, GPS Combo Review



Humminbird 408430-1 Down Imaging Color Fishfinder, GPS Combo Feature

  • 600 ft Depth Capability
  • GPS speed included
  • Quick Disconnect mount
  • 4000 Watts Peak-to-Peak
  • Transom Mounted Transducer
385ci DI Combo#408430-13.5" high-resolution 320Vx240H LCD color display with backlighting. Exclusive DualBeam PLUS™ technology provides 16° and 25° beams to see below the boat with better structure and bottom hardness definition. Use Down Imaging to reveal cover and structure detail below your boat.3.5" Display 320V x 240H, 256 ColorDown Imaging 455kHz / 75° @ -10db800kHz / 45° @ -10dbDualBeam PLUS™ w/ SwitchFire™200kHz / 25° @ -10db455kHz / 16° @ -10dbDepth 250 ft (DI), 600 ftDualBeam PLUS™4000 W (PTP)Sonar Coverage500 W (RMS)GPS Receiver Precision GPSCartography HumminbirdUniMap™SD Card Slot Single


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Lowrance M68C S/Map 3.5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder

Lowrance M68C S/Map 3.5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder Review



Lowrance M68C S/Map 3.5-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder Feature

  • Combines a portable sensor with GPS navigation for bigger and better fish stories
  • Provides depth penetration up to 600 feet
  • Full-screen and split-zoom color LCD flasher display; impressive 320 x 240 resolution
  • Comes with a one-year warranty
  • Easy-to-use system helps you find fish in dazzling color
The Lowrance M68C S/MAP combines a portable sonar with GPS navigation and provides depth penetration up to 600 feet. Find fish in dazzling color thanks to the high-detail hydrographic mapping covering lakes, rivers, the Great Lakes, and U.S. coastal waters; a full-screen and split-zoom color LCD flasher display with Colorline; and the bright, 3.5-inch diagonal active matrix TFT transreflective LCD, which offers impressive 320 x 240 resolution. Tough enough to handle even the coldest of climates, the M68C features a battery status indicator that displays continuous readouts of battery life, so you won't have to worry about running out of power in the middle of your trip. And thanks to the white LED backlighting for the screen and keypad, you won't have to worry about night or low-light conditions compromising your ability to read important navigation information.

If you're looking for a system that can not only take you to your favorite fishing spots, but help you catch more fish than ever before, the M68C is for you. The FishReveal, FishTrack, and Advanced Fish Symbol I.D. features offer several options that can make your fishing expeditions more fun and productive. You can also rely on the shallow, deep, zone, and fish alarms to guide you, or incorporate other Lowrance transducer options for versatile, all-season portable fish finding.

Powerful and reliable, the M68C offers true 800 watts peak-to-peak transmit power, while the innovative 200 KHz, bullet-shaped transducer produces up to 60 degrees of coverage area using high sensitivity technology. Because it features a full 12-parallel channel GPS with selectable WAAS reception, you can trust this system to deliver accurate information. For added convenience, the mega-memory saves up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes (up to 100 waypoints per route). You can also take advantage of 42 graphic icons to mark important spots, 40 map ranges (0.02 to 4,000 miles) with easy zoom in and out control, and 100 savable plots trails with up to 10,000 points per trail. And thanks to the internal back-up memory, you won't have to worry about losing stored sonar settings and GPS data--all important information will remain accessible for years to come. Finally, to help make sure you get exactly where you wish to go, the M68C provides off course, arrival, and anchor alarms as well as a trip calculator, sun/moon calendar and even a man overboard feature to help ensure the safety of all passengers.

The M68C comes with a full one-year warranty. The Lowrance M68C S/MAP combines a portable sonar with GPS navigation and provides depth penetration up to 600 feet. Find fish in dazzling color thanks to the high-detail hydrographic mapping covering lakes, rivers, the Great Lakes, and U.S. coastal waters; a full-screen and split-zoom color LCD flasher display with Colorline; and the bright, 3.5-inch diagonal active matrix TFT transreflective LCD, which offers impressive 320 x 240 resolution. Tough enough to handle even the coldest of climates, the M68C features a battery status indicator that displays continuous readouts of battery life, so you won't have to worry about running out of power in the middle of your trip. And thanks to the white LED backlighting for the screen and keypad, you won't have to worry about night or low-light conditions compromising your ability to read important navigation information.


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Humminbird 798ci HD SI Combo Fishfinder and GPS

Humminbird 798ci HD SI Combo Fishfinder and GPS Review



Humminbird 798ci HD SI Combo Fishfinder and GPS Feature

  • The highest resoltution 5" color display on the market at 640x640 pixels; super-bright display
  • Side Imaging, Down Imaging, and DualBeam PLUS w/SwitchFire
  • 100ft depth capability (SI/DI), 1500ft depth down-beam
  • 50 channel internal GPS and dual SD card slot for loading LakeMaster or Navionics charts
  • Networkable with Humminbird Fishing Systems
Humminbird 798ci HD SI Combo Fishfinder and GPS


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Humminbird 798c SI Combo 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded)

Humminbird 798c SI Combo 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded) Review



Humminbird 798c SI Combo 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Navionics Gold and HotMaps Premium Charts Pre-loaded) Feature

  • 640 vertical pixels
  • 256 color TFT screen
  • SideImaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar
  • 1,500 ft depth capability, DualBeam PLUS, 150 ft depth with Side-Imaging
  • Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mount
The 700 series is packed to the gills with professional technology, it has everything you need to find the fish. The unmatched 640V X 640H pixel clarity of the 5-inch diagonal screen provides unbelievable color and contrast. You'll see crystal-clear images of everything under the water, making it easier to root out the big hogs. Programmable preset buttons make switching between your favorite views a snap. The built-in Unimap makes you at home on any body of water. Mount the 700 in-dash, or use our Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mounting System, and turn yourself into a fully armed fish seeking missile. The 798c SI NVB Combo includes GPS, preloaded Navionics Gold and HotMaps and Humminbirds Side-Imaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar in one transducer. Side Imaging Sonar, with it's amazingly clear, picture-like images of fish, the bottom and structure is available exclusively in select Humminbird fishfinders. It's the ultimate structure-finding tool, and with it's massive coverage (480 ft from side-to-side) you can scan in minutes what used to take hours.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

New High Quality Garmin GPSMAP 541S Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/o Transducer

New High Quality Garmin GPSMAP 541S Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/o Transducer Review



New High Quality Garmin GPSMAP 541S Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/o Transducer Feature

  • 100% safe & secure shopping; Superior customer service.
  • Featuers a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds.
  • Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their position at sea.
  • They are ready to go with built-in BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States - including Alaska, Hawaii, and Explorer Chart data of the Bahamas.
  • Mariners can navigate the waters of with ease knowing that these new units include Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface design.
Features and Specifications: Large, ultra-bright 5" diagonal QVGA display, 234 x 320 pixels - over 800 nits of brightness. NMEA 2000 certified for seamless integration with the Garmin marine lineup. Preloaded worldwide marine basemap. Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather. Built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver. High-speed processor for fast screen redraws and smooth panning. Streamlined user interface makes it simple to select modes and features.


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Humminbird 1157C Combo 10.4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Navionics Value Bundle

Humminbird 1157C Combo 10.4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Navionics Value Bundle Review



Humminbird 1157C Combo 10.4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Navionics Value Bundle Feature

  • 1500ft Depth Capability
  • 10.4" 4:3 LCD
  • 600V X 800H
  • 16 Channel WAAS
  • Preloaded Navionics
Heads will turn, jaws will drop. Many tournaments will be won. The new Humminbird 1157 features a massive, 10.4" diagonal full-color display with pristine, 600V by 800H pixel clarity. Actually to call it a mere display would be an understatement. It's more like your big-screen view of what's below. This unit, without a transducer allows you to select Humminbirds DualBeamPLUS, or QaudraBeamPLUS sonar. You can use selectable narrow and wide beams individually or melded into one display. Because it's a big world, the big display is the perfect navigation tool, too. The 16-channel GPS and chartplotting capability, the preloaded Navionics Gold and HotMaps charts, will turn you into a navigation pro. Upgrade to Navionics Platinum and see the world in entirely new ways, with satellite overlays and even aerial photography. Plus, add any of our performance enhancing fishing modules for even more capability. Seventy-five percent of the earth's surface is water...the 1157 has you covered.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Garmin GPSMAP 421 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 421 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter Review



Garmin GPSMAP 421 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter Feature

  • Garmin GPSMAP 421 GPS Chartplotter
  • GARMIN GPSMAP 421 GPS CHART PLOTTER
  • Internal/External Antenna = Internal | Resolution (VxH) = 240 x 320 | Screen Size = 4.0/3.2x2.4 | Screen Type = Color
Garmin GPSMAP 421 Marine Navigator 010-00764-00 Marine Navigators


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Lowrance HDS-5 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with 83/200kHz transducer (Enhanced U.S. Basemap)

Lowrance HDS-5 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with 83/200kHz transducer (Enhanced U.S. Basemap) Review



Lowrance HDS-5 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with 83/200kHz transducer (Enhanced U.S. Basemap) Feature

  • Bundles Lowrence HDS-5 GPS chartplotter/fishfinder with 83/200kHz transducer with temperature sensor.
  • Five-inch SolarMAX Plus display is sunlight viewable, for bright and clear wide-angle viewing.
  • Built-in Broadband Sounder for ultra-sensitive, high-definition fish finding in all cover, in thermoclines, and in all water conditions.
  • Super sensitive 16-channel internal GPS antenna with faster time-to-signal lock and precision position, for high-definition GPS and mapping.
  • Advanced networking and expandability with Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000 performance networking options
Presenting big color definition and multifunction performance in a popular boatspace-saving design. The HDS-5 features a five-inch, 16-bit color screen that renders astounding fishfinder and navigation details. The SolarMAX PLUS screen provides bright-sunlight and wide-angle viewing, and pure-white LED screen/keypad backlighting that fully adjusts to zero-dim for night vision. Built-in Broadband high-definition fishfinder technology and the high-sensitivity 16-channel GPS+WAAS antenna complete the package.

This version includes the built-in Enhanced U.S. Basemap, with over 100,000 bodies of water and nearly 5,000 enhanced U.S. lakes with high detail lake shorelines and contours.

The HDS-5 is fully compatible with all Navionics chartcards--Platinum+, Platinum, Platinum HotMaps--with one high-speed SD card slot. Easily build your complete stand-alone or networked onboard system.

Lowrance HDS-5 Fishfinder/GPS Chartplotter

Perfect as both standalone unit or multifunction display for integrated navigation network.

HDS Highest-Definition Broadband Fishfinding

Incredible and award-winning, exclusive Broadband Sounder digital technologies is now inside all HDS sonar models for the best Lowrance fishfinding ever! As the vital link between the transducer and your HDS display, Broadband is proven to find more fish with greater sensitivity, higher definition and more display clarity with superior target separation in all cover, in thermoclines and in all water conditions.

Less Noise, More Targets
With Lowrance Broadband digital signal processing software, noise goes way down and sensitivity goes way up. The result: Ultimate target discrimination with incredible high-definition separation of those distinctive Lowrance �fish arch� targets from structure and other fish!

Crystal-Clear Clarity
With advanced digital filtering, Broadband vastly improves at-a-glance display clarity, sharpens bottom images and paints a much cleaner picture of targets that others will miss or show poorly.

Greater Shallow-Water Coverage
To cover even more water, Broadband automatically adds 83 kHz operation to a Lowrance 200 kHz single-frequency transducer. At 83 kHz, you get full 120-degrees of wide-angle coverage with greatly enhanced definition of fish arch targets.

Incredible Deep-Water Performance
Broadband sounding is serious electronics when the hunt is on for fish in any deep water weather condition. Even at higher boat speeds, Broadband keeps a bottom lock at depth, with exceptional targeting of fish arches on the bottom, around wrecks and other seabed structure. And when used with a high-power transducer, strong bottom locks and water column detail reach down thousands of feet!

Expandability at No Extra Cost
For added value, HDS Broadband-equipped models can turn an HDS GPS Chartplotter (or GlobalMap chartplotter with yellow ethernet connector) into a powerful combination fishfinder/chartplotter with complete sonar graph control when networked by Lowrance Ethernetworks.

Lowrance HDS-5 Controls

Unique new FlyWheel scroll dial, as well as a bank of soft command keys.

Lowrance HDS-5 Sounder

Exclusive Broadband Sounder digital technology is now inside all HDS sonar models.

Lowrance HDS-5 Enhanced U.S. Basemap

U.S. Expanded Basemap with over 100,000 bodies of water and nearly 5,000 enhanced U.S. lakes with high detail lake shorelines and contours.

Enhanced U.S. Basemap

HDS models with Enhanced U.S. Basemap offer the same geographic coverage area as Insight, with over 100,000 bodies of water and nearly 5,000 enhanced U.S. lakes with high detail lake shorelines and contours.

Your trusted favorites in Lowrance 2D mapping choices, like Fishing Hot Spots PRO and LakeMaster ProMaps are also fully functional with HDS. Lowrance HDS expands your world of high-detail, high-definition 3D charting options with total compatibility for all 2009 (and earlier) Navionics chartcards.

HDS Redefines Ease of Use

Viewing and control have never been easier, nor more user-friendly. From basic operation to advanced professional functionality, HDS is thoughtfully designed to take you to the next level.

Stylish and Retrofit-Ready
True, HDS sports a more modern design to enhance any boat helm. Yet, by design, HDS makes it easy to upgrade your Lowrance electronics. HDS is compatible with late-model Lowrance transducers, plus yellow Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000 network connectors.

Enjoy Our New Menu Selection
The new, more versatile HDS operating system presents a new way to view and select Lowrance features. This new menu format is both easy to grasp and thoughtfully functional, so you can fly through keypad functions control with the greatest of ease and speed.

A Touch Better
For even easier and quicker control, HDS-8, -8m, -10 and -10m models feature a unique new FlyWheel scroll dial, as well as a bank of soft command keys for the fastest access to functions. So, you spend less time operating and more time fishing.

Lowrance HDS-8 Transducer

Bundle includes 83/200kHz transducer with temperature sensor and 20-foot cable.

Better to Find Yourself
With a built-in, high-sensitivity 16-channel GPS+WAAS antenna HDS is a superior solution for both bracket mount, and in-dash installs with the. convenience of front mounting. Plus, the internal GPS antenna also networks with NMEA 2000 systems for data sharing. No external antenna to place, no mess, no fuss. Just advanced GPS accuracy with strong satellite locks and less track plot wander.

For closed-cabin installs, there�s also a new and compact LGC-4000 external GPS+WAAS antenna module option for HDS with a true, real-time satellite signal update rate of five times per second for incredible location accuracy.

Screen Star
In the easy-to-view category, HDS really shines. New SolarMAX PLUS color displays render fantastic detail in sunlight, with the best wide-angle viewing ever achieved. In fact, most now deliver nearly twice the brilliance with significantly-reduced power draw than before! Plus, super-white LED backlighting has zero-dim for eye-soothing night vision protection.

New 2-year Protection
Lowrance also warrants that buying HDS will put your mind at ease. Each now come with a new, expanded 2-year limited warranty, protecting you from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a full 24 months after purchase. At no extra cost. Optional two-year extended warranty also available for purchase.

Transducer Included

This bundle includes the HDS-5 and an 83/200kHz transom-mount, skimmer transducer with built-in temperature sensor and 20-foot cable, to get you started right out of the box.

What's in the Box

Lowrance HDS-5 With U.S. Expanded Basemap, 12V Power Cable, Transducer, Mounting Hardware, Owner's manual

Lowrance HDS-5. 5-Inch Screen Chartplotter with US Basemap built-in. Includes an 83/200kHz transom mount depth and temperature transducer, and a built in 16 channel WAAS GPS antenna.


Saturday, November 12, 2011

Humminbird 788ci HD Combo CHO Fishfinder and GPS without Transducer

Humminbird 788ci HD Combo CHO Fishfinder and GPS without Transducer Review



Humminbird 788ci HD Combo CHO Fishfinder and GPS without Transducer Feature

  • The highest resoltution 5" color display on the market at 640x640 pixels; super-bright display
  • DualBeam PLUS w/SwitchFire
  • Control-head only; transducer not included; supports 83/200 kHz
  • 50 channel internal GPS and single SD card slot for loading LakeMaster or Navionics charts
  • Networkable with Humminbird Fishing Systems
For crystal-clear results in the murkiest water, reach for the power-house, High Definition Humminbird 788c. Featuring a 5" diagonal screen, amazing 640V x 640H pixel clarity and unbeatable color and contrast. Packed to the gills with technology, this high-resolution fishfinder boasts an array of advanced features that will have you on the fish in no time. With exclusive Humminbird SwitchFire and DualBeam PLUS technology, you have more fishfinding options than ever. SwitchFire Sonar lets you choose your underwater view, see every detail or just the returns you want. It's the first sonar that adapts with your fishing conditions. Programmable preset buttons put your favorite views at your fingertips. Mount it in-dash, or with our Tilt & Swivel Quick Disconnect Mounting System. Connect to another Humminbird Fishfinder for sharing of sonar, GPS and waypoints at blazing Ethernet speeds. This unit also comes with a 50 channel GPS antenna. It comes without a transducer. (Ethernet adapter cable required for Ethernet connection)


Friday, November 11, 2011

Humminbird XNT 9 SI 180 T Transom Mount Transducer

Humminbird XNT 9 SI 180 T Transom Mount Transducer Review



Humminbird XNT 9 SI 180 T Transom Mount Transducer Feature

  • New design is more secure, less prone to kick up, with improved running angle
  • Includes 20-foot cable, necessary mounting hardware, and built-in temperature sensor
  • Combination DualBeam 20- and 60-degree beam sonar, and side-imaging sonar with two 84-degree beams
  • Compatible with 797c SI Combo fish finder and other side-imaging Humminbird sonar systems
  • Backed by manufacturer's one-year limited warranty
The Humminbird XNT 9 SI 180 T Transom Mount Transducer is a high-speed transducer designed to mount on the transom, or back, of the boat, in contact with the surface of the water, and operate in conjunction with a compatible Humminbird sonar or fish finder system. This unit is combination DualBeam PLUS transducer that features 20- and 74-degree cone angles operating on 200 kHz and 83 kHx frequencies respectively, as well as a side-imaging sonar with two 84-degree beams operating at 455 kHz.

The XHS 9 HDSI 180 T includes a built-in temperature sensor, a 20-foot cable, and all the necessary high-speed hardware to get up and running right away. Although this unit has the same hole pattern as some older-version transducers, it utilizes a new design that is more secure and less prone to kick up at the high force of waves, as well as having an improved running angle, and an optional lock-down screw to override the kick up. The Humminbird XHS 9 HDSI 180 T transducer is specifically designed for use with Humminbird's 797c SI Combo fish finder and other side-imaging sonar systems. This transducer is backed by Humminbird's one-year limited warranty. Transom transducers mount on the transom of the boat in contact with the surface of the water. Many models incorporate an impact release feature that allows the transducer to pivot up and out of the way if struck by an object. 20ft cable and hardware included. This model will work with 797cSI.