my electronics

stevo75 · 04-11-2008, 09:34 PM

I just bought a boat and am thinking about changing the electronics that are pretty old. I am new to the electronics world in fishing and maybe I should get familiarized with my existing system before I go crazy with new gear. Here is what I have.

Marinetek Seamax Fishfinder and Plotter
Furuno 1621 Radar with GP-30 antenna
Micrologic Supersport Loran Handheld

Like I said it's old but works. What do you guys recommend and could I still use some of the gear or is it best to just upgrade everything.

Thanks

blueoceaneyez · 04-11-2008, 11:07 PM

I'd upgrade - just my 2 cents...

I'm losing interest in Raymarine, but if you like them, they are having a trade in & sale for while: http://raymarine.com/fullyloaded

I personally like Garmin. :-)

What kind of fishing do you do?

stevo75 · 04-12-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueoceaneyez

I'd upgrade - just my 2 cents...

I'm losing interest in Raymarine, but if you like them, they are having a trade in & sale for while: http://raymarine.com/fullyloaded

I personally like Garmin. :-)

What kind of fishing do you do?

I'd like to stay with furuno, particularly the Navnet 3D but of course I am on a bugdet and will have to settle for now, my range is around 1500. Garmin is my second choice based on the members positive feedback from other threads. I target anything that bites, right now stripers, cod, fluke and then eventually for tuna.

lazyfatass247 · 04-12-2008, 04:27 PM

If you got the money to burn, and want to upgrade, go Northstar. I like there sizing options, on the 6100I and the add ons are great.

cadillac rob · 04-14-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazyfatass247

If you got the money to burn, and want to upgrade, go Northstar. I like there sizing options, on the 6100I and the add ons are great.

Garmin is the best value. has the quality of raymarine and furuno for less $$$$

bohica · 04-14-2008, 01:32 PM

I have to agree. I've owned Garmin units for years now, and have never had a problem with them. They're easy to use, priced well below the competition, and packed with features.

I just upgraded the Lowrance that was on my boat when I bought it to the Garmin 4208. The display is absolutely stunning.

04-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
stevo75 Just bought a 65' hat! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fitchburg. Taxachusetts. Posts: 76 Credits: 1,290.8 Boat: 23 foot Trophy Walkaround Home Port: Nahant (hopefully) Best Catch: 63 lbs Codfish Occupation: Engineer	my electronics I just bought a boat and am thinking about changing the electronics that are pretty old. I am new to the electronics world in fishing and maybe I should get familiarized with my existing system before I go crazy with new gear. Here is what I have. Marinetek Seamax Fishfinder and Plotter Furuno 1621 Radar with GP-30 antenna Micrologic Supersport Loran Handheld Like I said it's old but works. What do you guys recommend and could I still use some of the gear or is it best to just upgrade everything. Thanks

04-11-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
blueoceaneyez I practice safe fishing Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 67 Credits: 4,767.6 Boat: 26' Sea Hunt Triton, twin 150 Yamahas Home Port: Destin, FL & Wilmington, NC Best Catch: the one that keeps getting away...	I'd upgrade - just my 2 cents... I'm losing interest in Raymarine, but if you like them, they are having a trade in & sale for while: http://raymarine.com/fullyloaded I personally like Garmin. :-) What kind of fishing do you do? __________________ www.Florida-Offshore.com Home of Bluewater Supermap

04-14-2008, 01:32 PM	#6
bohica Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: May 2007 Location: OCMD Posts: 135 Credits: 1,253.2 Occupation: Code Chimp	I have to agree. I've owned Garmin units for years now, and have never had a problem with them. They're easy to use, priced well below the competition, and packed with features. I just upgraded the Lowrance that was on my boat when I bought it to the Garmin 4208. The display is absolutely stunning. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish! Ъøhïcâ - Proud member and supporter since 2004 - Ocean City Reef Foundation http://ocreeffoundation.com/ Code Chimp:http://misfitfishing.com/

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04-12-2008, 04:27 PM	#4
lazyfatass247 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 268 Credits: 1,433.4	If you got the money to burn, and want to upgrade, go Northstar. I like there sizing options, on the 6100I and the add ons are great.