Well, my brand new HDS-8 unit that I aqquired last June, has been at Lowrance Customer Service since then, and not bolted to my boat due to a failing button. Lowrance has fed line after line to myself, and Island Outfitters whom I got the unit from.
They have HDS-8 units on the shelf, yet can't see fit to get mine back to me in a timley fasion.
I have to say that I have _NEVER_ had this kind of BS with any marine electronics, I know in my business my customers would not stand for this, so neither should Lowrances.
I urge anyone to avoid the problematic HDS-8 units if uptime is a major issue! Lowrance has been unable to supply extension cables, or wiriing harnesses for the unit as well!
They have HDS-8 units on the shelf, yet can't see fit to get mine back to me in a timley fasion.
I have to say that I have _NEVER_ had this kind of BS with any marine electronics, I know in my business my customers would not stand for this, so neither should Lowrances.
I urge anyone to avoid the problematic HDS-8 units if uptime is a major issue! Lowrance has been unable to supply extension cables, or wiriing harnesses for the unit as well!