Is the Lowrance Globalmap 3500c any good?

Hugh Jardon · 13 September 2005, 15:27

I have a Lowrance GlobalMap 1000 and looking at upgrading it due to problems and have seen a globalmap 3500c for around 360 quid and apparently i need a 25G map for the south coast for a round 210

can anyone give feedback if these are any good, reliable or good value for money compared to the competive products out there

any insight will be gratefully recieved

chris

marknj · 13 September 2005, 16:35

I've got one and am really pleased with it, have sold a few as well and all are pleased with them as well.

Mark

Erin · 13 September 2005, 20:22

Used one very briefly for the first time yesterday. Was quite impressed by the sharp clear screen and nav data. Don't know how easy it is to use on a regular basis though.

Keith

ashbypower · 13 September 2005, 20:41

We run one of these and find it superb. Easy to read and very easy to use. Try downloading the simulator from their web site, it convinced us to buy one. Having had lowrance kit before and excellant service i'm happy

Brian

Petrov · 13 September 2005, 20:58

Think they are great, been selling some and all customers are pleased with it.

mike · 14 September 2005, 06:58

hi we have one of these and I have used it almost every day for the whole season, no problems and I do like it.
We would buy another.
ps can you let me know what you are doing with the old unit as we have a boat here w/out any gps and that may do the job!

regards
mike

mike · 14 September 2005, 07:00

sorry petrov I re read you mail re the reason for replacement,
skip my enquiry please!

mike

ashbypower · 15 September 2005, 11:36

For owners of the Lowrance 3500c a software update is available from Lowrance's web site. There is also one available for the Reciever unit. These are Free

and downloadable

Brian

Hugh Jardon · 15 September 2005, 11:45

hey cheers guys, all this feedback is great and really helpful, will go to the boat show this weekend and see if i can sort out a deal or at least see one for real

chris

rbw156 · 15 September 2005, 16:30

I have an Eagle 2000, which is Lowrance's value brand. I'm very please with it, in particular the screen is easy to read, the key navigation is logical, etc. I have two complaints: When zooming the screen refresh takes a second or two; also, the 7" screen is actually 6.5"!

bandf · 16 September 2005, 08:20

Have a look at the Eagle website for a software update - early versions of software were a bit slow to update, but this issue has been fixed in later releases. Updates are free, and downloadable at: http://www.eaglesonar.com/Downloads/Updates/default.htm

Hope this helps.

Cheers - Chris

rbw156 · 17 September 2005, 06:42

Thanks. It is on the latest version.

Rich