Lowrance HDS Features Announced

yachtjim · 01-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Lowrance just sent out a dealer memo about some new features the HDS units have. Sounds like their version of Furuno's TimeZero functionality.

Includes (first and only) TurboView™ enhancement!
When using a compatible Navionics chart, TurboView offers incredible new dimensions in navigational awareness.
• Fluid pan and zoom, plus viewing rotation
• Integrated 2D and 3D chart views with likewise seamless, stutter-free transitions
• Striking 3D land and sea bottom profiles with depth and elevation contour shadings

Radar/chart overlay functionality
Interfaces charts and radar detail in a detail-rich HDS color display when employing Lowrance HD Digital Radar or Broadband Radar, coupled with a compatible NMEA 2000® heading sensor.

Irish Mist · 02-08-2009, 01:04 PM

I'm going to purchase a Lowrance HDS7M as a stand alone back up GPS Plotter. Any comments good or bad on that unit?

2dogs1949 · 02-27-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm thinking about the HDS 5x and HDS 5m units. One is a plotter the other a sonar. The small screen prevents me from getting a combo unit. Plus I have heard bad things about Lowrance combo units. Not the HDS specifically, the pre HDS units.

tkoppel · 02-27-2009, 12:23 PM

Wow! That's great unit on it's own let alone for a standby. And at a good price too. You could, if needed, network that unit with other NMEA 2000 equipment. Good choice.

electricity40 · 03-07-2009, 11:25 PM

i just purchased a hds-7 and installed it, SWEET! now i am going to install a 5, sirius antenna, network the 2 together, and also connect my suzuki to them. will post some pics when done.

WhiteLakeBuc · 03-10-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by electricity40

i just purchased a hds-7 and installed it, SWEET! now i am going to install a 5, sirius antenna, network the 2 together, and also connect my suzuki to them. will post some pics when done.

I am interested to hear your thoughts on the HDS unit. Have you had a chance to run it in deep water? Say 350 or deeper?

electricity40 · 03-11-2009, 09:01 PM

not yet, hopefully sat., will post when i do

Foul Hook'd · 03-17-2009, 11:46 PM

I installed a HDS5x FF, haven't had a chance to try it out! By the reaction E40 gave with his I think it 'll be the heat!!!!

Foul Hook'd

Capt Cotton · 03-18-2009, 07:21 AM

I talked to the Rep at the Miami Boat Show last month. He said that the 8" & 10" units were about to start shipping in late Feb. Has anyone seen these units hit the streets yet?

They are very impressive. And at the price point, I can't think of 1 negative (except that you cant get your hands on one).

2dogs1949 · 03-19-2009, 11:06 AM

I bought the HDS 5x and 5m. installed both but haven't hit the water yet. Maybe this weekend. Looks very good so far. Alot of detail on the plotter.

02-08-2009, 01:04 PM	#2
Irish Mist I caught a fish once :) Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 50 Credits: 1,484.8 Boat: 320 Luhrs Tournament Home Port: Forked River Best Catch: 185 # Sword in the Deep Occupation: Fire Chief	Lowrance HDS7M I'm going to purchase a Lowrance HDS7M as a stand alone back up GPS Plotter. Any comments good or bad on that unit?

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02-27-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
2dogs1949 My best friend has a 65 footer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Williamstown Posts: 64 Credits: 1,582.2 Occupation: Electronic technician	I'm thinking about the HDS 5x and HDS 5m units. One is a plotter the other a sonar. The small screen prevents me from getting a combo unit. Plus I have heard bad things about Lowrance combo units. Not the HDS specifically, the pre HDS units.

03-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#5
electricity40 Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: new bern, nc Posts: 90 Credits: 1,779.2 Occupation: electrical contractor	i just purchased a hds-7 and installed it, SWEET! now i am going to install a 5, sirius antenna, network the 2 together, and also connect my suzuki to them. will post some pics when done.

03-11-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
electricity40 Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: new bern, nc Posts: 90 Credits: 1,779.2 Occupation: electrical contractor	not yet, hopefully sat., will post when i do

03-17-2009, 11:46 PM	#8
Foul Hook'd Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesott Beach N.C. Posts: 314 Credits: 2,566.3 Home Port: MHC Best Catch: 72 lb. Hoo Occupation: Unemployed	I installed a HDS5x FF, haven't had a chance to try it out! By the reaction E40 gave with his I think it 'll be the heat!!!! Foul Hook'd

03-19-2009, 11:06 AM	#10
2dogs1949 My best friend has a 65 footer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Williamstown Posts: 64 Credits: 1,582.2 Occupation: Electronic technician	I bought the HDS 5x and 5m. installed both but haven't hit the water yet. Maybe this weekend. Looks very good so far. Alot of detail on the plotter.