GPS/Sounder combo

General Boats and Motors
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My head is spinning after reading up on all of the new offerings…and I could use some direction/opinions.

I recently purchased another Bentz Craft, and will use this one on the other side of Charleston (Ashley/Stono/Wando/etc) where I am not as familiar with the waterways, and therefore want to go with a GPS combo unit on this boat.

I would like to stay “cheap” while not sacrificing quality and options.

I’m aiming at a Humminbird Helix 5 DI right now, but a lot of the comparable options from other companies are so much higher priced than the Helix model…and the disparity between the price doesn’t reflect in the options/features.

Any ideas for an entry level combo? Experience with the Helix?

Thanks

Wadmalaw native
17’ Bentz-Craft flats 90yammy
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson

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I just bought one of these this past Monday. The HD downscan is so detailed, I could see my trotlines and drop strings under the boat in 30 foot of water. Absolutely amazed by its performance. There is a $50 mail in rebate good on purchases through the 5th too.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Humminbird-859ci-HD-DI-Chartplotter-Fishfinder-Combo&i=771193

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I bought the Lowrance Elite 4 and have only used it once. Still learning, but so far I love the screen resolution and all of the options

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If you want, I have a Standard Horizon CP180i that’s brand new in the box – I would let it go for cheap, seeing as I’m now boatless. It’s got a 5" color screen, GPS and depthfinder.

2000 Sportcraft Sport Cat 255 - “Morning Bite”
Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160

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Wadmalaw native
1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16; Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson