Looking for a new fish finder

[Fisher_dude]

My dad and I recently bought a boat that we are outfitting for some ocean/big lake fishing and I'm on a bit of a budget in the hunt for a new fish finder. It came with an old eagle finder but it'll read 700ft deep in 30ft of water. Its old to say the least. We had a newer piranha 150 sitting around that we received from a friend but it seems like it's content in not spotting fish and making lots of noise in the meantime. You get what you pay for i guess. I'm looking to spend up to about $600 at the most. Any suggestions? it'll be used in fresh and salt water. Don't think we'll need a Plotter yet either. But who knows.

Thanks
Matt

[Mi Chica]

HDS-5 is in that price range. Talk to the ladz at Harbour Chandler, they know their stuff.

[Peahead]

The HDS 5 is a good choice but higher than your max of $600 if you want a new one. Mine was $799 plus 12% tax and thats before any chart card.
Maybe consider one of the Lowrance elites as I think they are cheaper but check though as it really depends what you need as opposed to what would be cool to have.

[SeaWolf]

Given the Loonies value now, it is cheaper to order it out of the US. Being a Lowrance owner, I'd go Standard Horizon the next time though.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/LOWRANCE-HDS-5X-F...item35b3c5f8cb

[Striper Sniper]

Given the Loonies value now, it is cheaper to order it out of the US. Being a Lowrance owner, I'd go Standard Horizon the next time though.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/LOWRANCE-HDS-5X-F...item35b3c5f8cb

Hey SeaWolf, I thought you were a BIG Lowrance fan (like Cuba Libre)................... sure love mine, now that Lowrance replaced the original one.......

SS

[SeaWolf]

Hey SeaWolf, I thought you were a BIG Lowrance fan (like Cuba Libre)................... sure love mine, now that Lowrance replaced the original one.......

SS

I seem to remember your radar turning itself off in the fog, and then there was my black screen of death.

[Striper Sniper]

I was trying to forget that......... but it was the original unit. The new one they sent back works incredibly well..... I'm sure I will regret this for some reason though.............................. leaving for Nootka around 5ish tomorrow.

[Fisher_dude]

I heard their customer service wasn't the best?

[High Five]

600 range Lowrance elite 5 gold. Very happy with mine.

Smiley66

[SeaWolf]

How about this unit, Maps pre-loaded, built-in Fishfinder http://www.wmjmarine.com/40650.html, still need a transducer.