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Old 03-28-2014, 06:37 AM
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Who has a bow mount Fish/depth finder on their bay boat? Do u actually use it?
Im getting a flat bottom soon and I was thinking about getting one that I can use on both boats.
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Old 03-28-2014, 07:24 AM
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I do, I use it a lot. The gps is very useful when drifting over reefs.
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Old 03-28-2014, 08:07 AM
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I do, I use it a lot. The gps is very useful when drifting over reefs.
What kind do you have?

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Old 03-28-2014, 08:09 AM
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Old 03-28-2014, 08:13 AM
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Who has a bow mount Fish/depth finder on their bay boat? Do u actually use it?
Im getting a flat bottom soon and I was thinking about getting one that I can use on both boats.
Thanks

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Old 03-28-2014, 08:44 AM
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Had one just like that and sold it.

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Old 03-28-2014, 08:45 AM
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U didn't like it?
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Old 03-28-2014, 08:54 AM
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Buy one that's compatible with your other unit so you can link them. This allows you to run your boat scouting an area with your structure scan, marking these spots and then later you find them from the way points and markings on your bow unit.... I know this is a great asset for bass fishing and would think it would also be nice saltwater fishing
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:55 AM
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On a flat a cheap unit is all you need....like a lowrance elite series. Just make sure you use a ram mount cause the bouncing around on the front will tear up the mount on the unit if you hard mount it without the ram.
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:59 AM
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Buy one that's compatible with your other unit so you can link them. This allows you to run your boat scouting an area with your structure scan, marking these spots and then later you find them from the way points and markings on your bow unit.... I know this is a great asset for bass fishing and would think it would also be nice saltwater fishing

Yes, this is what I do. HDS 7 console and HDS 5 on bow. Will never have a boat without it.
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Old 03-28-2014, 10:08 AM
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U didn't like it?
I liked it. I just wanted all new stuff on my new boat. I have hds 7 touch now

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Old 03-28-2014, 10:11 AM
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Buy one that's compatible with your other unit so you can link them. This allows you to run your boat scouting an area with your structure scan, marking these spots and then later you find them from the way points and markings on your bow unit.... I know this is a great asset for bass fishing and would think it would also be nice saltwater fishing
True! Ill have to see which unit is compatible with my hds 7 touch To do that.
Ill get the smallest one since ill be mainly for the flat bottom.

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Yes, this is what I do. HDS 7 console and HDS 5 on bow. Will never have a boat without it.
Is the 5 the smallest compatible unit with the hds units

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Old 03-28-2014, 10:16 AM
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Probably, but the Elite series is a little cheaper and may be compatible. I think as long as they are "networkable" it would be ok.
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:19 PM
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Probably, but the Elite series is a little cheaper and may be compatible. I think as long as they are "networkable" it would be ok.
If they are "networkable" then an Elite 7 HDI would be a slick setup on the bow.
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If you don't need to mark anything with your front mount, you could just use the app on your phone with Bluetooth to see what is showing on your screen.
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:33 PM
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If you don't need to mark anything with your front mount, you could just use the app on your phone with Bluetooth to see what is showing on your screen.
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:37 PM
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There is an app for lowrance that you can link your phone up via Bluetooth and view your screen. With the ipad, you can even control it.
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:58 PM
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Hds 7 unit has bluetooth capabilities?

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