Ron Elliot Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 looking to buy a plotter- fishfinder and wondered if anyone could let me have some recommendations for one up to the £500 mark Been looking at the humminbird range but not getting very far as there are quite a few models available. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have just installed a Raymarine Dragonfly 7 on my boat I am very impressed with the detail on the chartplotter and the depth sounder is clear This model also has sonar for more detailed view if the bottom. I used to be a Garmin man but I have now changed my views You are welcome to come and have a look at it on the boat Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 If you want to network anything be careful as the dragonfly didn't have that facility, I may now, I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 If you intend fitting a combined unit, don't go too small. I've got a Lowrnce HDD5 and was always switching between plotter and sonar as the screen is too small in split mode.I therefore fitted a Lowrance Elite 7xHDi. And use the HDS5 as plotter only. As Rob said, the Dragonfly can't be interfaced with your VHF radio, unless they've brought out a later model. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm also going to be in the market for a new multi-function device in April for the cockpit where there is no protection. Am looking for waterproof, 7" display, buttons in preference to touch screen, split screen options good sonar capabilities, AIS overlay, and the capability of interfacing with radar (if I ever replace the current 2001 Raymarine unit). Just to add complexity, ideally I'd like good "home waters" charts installed as standard, with extensive "base" charts, and the ability to upgrade charts as needed at low cost. Anyone with experience of similar? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Elliot Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 thanks for the reply's think I'm going to go for a separate plotter and keep the current humminbird fishfinder. The maps for the humminbird plotters are a bit expensive and hard to come by for the uk being a usa manufacturer. both the Raymarine and the Lowrance look like nice units and think i will keep an eye out for a ebay bargain as i'm not in a particular hurry. regards Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 If you want the raymarine unit to do more than just plot and sound you need to be looking at the A series minimum. These can be used with radar and will network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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