[coach76]

Thanks for your input. I have at dash Lowrance HDS 5 Gen 2 and in stern Garmin 50dv. I am learning the Lowrance but Garmin is more user friendly, but sure better. I agree that most manufactures are making good stuff. I like the units that I have but feeling that if I can had 7 inch at good price go for it. I like using the two side by side, Garmin for gps and the HDS 5 for fish finder.

 

[coach76]

Riverduck, thanks for your input, good to know about the mapping.
Grade A Thanks for your input and I have to decide which 7 inch Garmin if I go that route. I know the Plus 73cv will give me chirp sonar and chirp clear vu and its $600. I also looking at 840xs but need to figure which transducer. I think the one they suggest will push me over my budget, it has 8 inch screen.

 

[coach76]

I can get the 73cv for under $500 and the Plus 73cv for $600. I am leaning toward the under $500. Do you agree or would go for newer one. I can also get 840xs with maps and transducer for $680 but no chirp in traditional not sure I need anyway. I just got off phone with Garmin support and he felt since I was not going to use radar etc the 73 cv was the way to go. I would have to add coastal waters for more money, but still cheaper than going up to $685. I have bought on ebay at cheap prices and they work. Please give feed back always willing to listen to your suggestions and tips

 

[coach76]

I am not sure how much I would use chirp when I talked to Garmin support, he said chirp will show me structure on bottom but not fish. If I wanted to see fish then shut off chirp. I have to learn more about this on You Tube.

 

[coach76]

backfar, I thought when he was saying that it wasn't right, maybe he was trying to make a point about structure. I am going to call again on Wed. What transducer to you have, I tried to read, says zero where they are on sale and when I look at Garmin not easy. I think the one that come with the one I am looking at is the GT20 4 pin. Their is a GT22 as well but I don't think that's it. I appreciate you telling me the advantage of not using chirp

 

[coach76]

backfar, this is where I am confused, you said you have GT20 4 pin, at site I am at it does say 4 pin but the info that is listed goes with GT22/ 8 pin. Something not right. The garmin support told me it was the high wide transducer and that's not the GT20, its the GT 22. I went to Garmin transducers and the one that matches is the GT22. Guess I will have to call again. I am ready to just say forget. Thanks for your input

 

[coach76]

I just saw new 73 dv listed with the GT22 transducer for $460, would you buy that one or go with the 73cv. I am know Garmin lost lawsuit and had to stop using DV. Do you keep updating your 73DV at Garmin, what was the latest one. Thanks again for all your help

 

[coach76]

Backfar when you say when you slow down that you turn on the chirp is that in Down Vu mode. I am thinking you have the GT20.

If any Garmin olders are reading this post, please clear up the difference between the GT20 tranducer and the GT22. Garmin support just confused me. Appreciate any help on this

 

[coach76]

Thanks backfar, I agree what your saying and will decide after I get input from one other Garmin user that you suggested. The Garmin support person really had trouble giving me answers

 

[coach76]

I talked to a person that felt the same with you, to buy 73dv but to make sure it says chirp and that it includes the GT22 transducer. He said cv transducer not as good. I purchased it at ebay for $460. Overton has exact same unit for $699 as well as others on ebay. Cabelas has it at $499 but I am not sure if that is with the G22. Thanks backfar

 

[coach76]

Thanks for the Bass Pro info but I am very happy with my purchase and I stayed more within the price I like paying. I have to also replace my Ranger custom cover which will big expense but needs to be done.

 

[coach76]

Glad to hear you like that unit, I am sure I will as well. Did you install yourself or had it done, what was the cost? I have local source or also have had work don't in Greenville, SC when I stop to visit our daughter.

 

[coach76]

I might try as well. What tips can you give me drilling in fiberglass. I will look at YouTube as well, but like to hear suggestions.

 

[coach76]

Well the 73dv with chirp powered up and also updated to 4.2. Will learn to use unit this winter and hope to get the transducer on by the end of Feb or early March, put boat in storage Sat. I appreciate all the tips and suggestions for sure. I appreciate your input backfar and riverduct11 when out of his way to help me a lot.