Garmin or Lowrance - Page 3

Dr Doof · 25 October 2010, 13:53

Dealers just been on, my HDS should be in today or tomorrow.

Engines there getting serviced at the minute so should be picking it up tomorrow and then getting on with fitting the unit.

Structure scan should hopefully be in as well.

Looking forward to trying it out.

Dr Doof · 25 October 2010, 13:54

Markymark, do you have any pictures of your installed unit?

ashbypower · 25 October 2010, 13:58

Following this thread with intrest!! Just ordered our HDS 10 now looking around for a good price on a LSS1

Dr Doof · 25 October 2010, 14:03

I paid £449 for structure scan from our local dealer, they matched the price Marinescene were quoting.

HDS 10 looks fantastic but I've just got enough room on the console for the 8.

markymarkP · 25 October 2010, 14:24

not at the mo.
i have mounted it on the top of my console, behind the screen.
did not want to cut the console to fit it!

the installation is simple, just a half dozen wires, and hey presto!

Simon B · 25 October 2010, 17:07

JG Tech are quoting £439 inc VAT

JG Tech Webshop

Dr Doof · 26 October 2010, 00:06

Bargain.

Will hopefully be installing mine tomorrow then straight out to give it a try.

Forecast not bad for tomorrow afternoon.

Starting to think about the addition of radar now, broadband range is 24nm I think. I'll see how I get on with the unit first.

Channel Ribs · 26 October 2010, 06:29

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Originally Posted by Simon B

JG Tech are quoting £439 inc VAT

Is that the price of the Elite Fishfinder or the HDS chartplotter?

Dr Doof · 26 October 2010, 17:12

Think its for the structure scan to add to HDS unit.

I got mine for £449 - structure scan - £1479 for HDS 8 plus another £221 for transducer and chart upgrade.

Might be able to get it for less on the net somewhere but happy to pay that from local Lowrance dealer, then if I do have any problems I can just nip in to get them sorted.

Poly · 26 October 2010, 18:05

Fixed it for you:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogMonster

Wind, the MOD boys are playing with my rib round the back of the island and will only deliver it once the wind drops below about 10 knots and the fun goes away - it's currently jumping waves somewhere off the south coast

Dr Doof · 27 October 2010, 14:43

Went to collect boat from being serviced expecting to pick up my HDS 8 and structure scan, ordered weeks ago..... Lowrance have told the dealer they won't be able to release stock until 11 November due to software upgrade!

Unbelievable!

Had a look at the Lowrance broadband radar while I was there, looks impressive, tried the dome on my A frame and it doesn't look as bad as I thought. Might be worth while because I often end up heading back as its getting dark and I intend to keep going out over the winter months.

Only thing is, if I order it now it might take until spring to arrive.

Very disappointed with delivery delays.

markymarkP · 27 October 2010, 15:21

frustrating!
have you spoken to lowrance? they may be able to track one down for you.
alternatively it may be better to wait for the upgraded unit if its only two weeks away.

a long two weeks though, when you waiting!

shows its a popular unit though!

Dr Doof · 27 October 2010, 15:40

No haven't spoken to Lowrance. The dealer got an email from them on Friday saying it was being dispatched that day so expected delivery was yesterday or today. They chased it up this afternoon and were told the unit would now not be available until 11 November.

Gutted.

Engines serviced though so heading out later for a quick run up the coast.

Dr Doof · 10 November 2010, 22:53

Collected HDS 8 yesterday, got home and it doesn't fit on the console.

I didn't take the extra depth in to consideration when I measured up and changed from 7 to 8.

Took it back but couldn't cope with waiting for a 7 so picked up an HDS 5 from stock. Probably should have done this in the first place!

Hope I haven't made a mistake?

The screen size is Ok I think but might be a bit small to add radar.

ashbypower · 11 November 2010, 17:18

Got our HDS10 and structure scan today!! just got to get it installed and commision "Blue C " and have some learning to do

DJS · 15 November 2010, 12:06

Any update on what you think of the HDS 5 as im thinking of buying this model. (I also have limated console space)

Cheers
DJ

Dr Doof · 16 November 2010, 00:27

It was very easy to fit, screen size isn't as bad as I thought it would be, I do have to slow down to read the chart but so far I'm happy with it.

Very easy to use, split screens good and it fits my console.

Would have been nice to have a larger screen.

Fitted the structure scan as well, it really is amazing.

Screen quality is very good, very clear.

Hope this helps.

DJS · 16 November 2010, 14:07

Thanks for the update and good luck with it!

Dr Doof · 19 February 2011, 18:40

DJS, did you get your HDS5?

DJS · 19 February 2011, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Dr Doof

DJS, did you get your HDS5?

Hi There

Havent done anything at this juncture as I am still in the throws of my refurbishment at the moment. I am nearly there and while I have a heated garage I would like the ambient tempature to be a little warmer before I flowcoat the deck.

Thanks

DJ