Perentie

Thanks, for both of the suggestions. Though with some more research, it has now become an even harder choice with seeing that Hummingbird has Side Scan without the requirement of a separate unit (Structure Scan for Lowrance). Not to mention total cost seems to favor Hummingbird, and Bird tends to give a nice sun cover as well, where with Lowrance you have to buy one separately as well. Now it is just a matter of really looking both units over and really seeing if the higher cost etc.. is worth it for the Lowrance. I do know folks will try to say one or the other due to 'fanboi'ness, or other brand loyalty. My main thing is bang for buck. Why i tend to buy AMD chips for my computers vs Intel's. Ahh the joy's of winter gearing up for spring....

So I have a 2013 Tracker PT 175. I would like to get some new electronics however I am limited by budget. I would really like to get a Lowrance HDS 7 gen 2 (not touch) possibly with Structure scan. However I cannot afford two units. below are the 'requirements' and points out my difficulty. 1. I fish from the bow, so would like the unit at the bow or able to be easily moved from dashmount to the bow. 2. I have a Elite DSI 5x(no GPS), and a Elite4x (this one shows 'fish' icons when it thinks fish are below it, this is more of a depth and temp unit for me). 3. Would like the GPS mapping features at the Dash and SS to be available at the dash while cruising around to find nice holes. 4. Would still like the GPS location available to me while fishing at the bow of the boat. Is there an adequate solution to my dilemma ? If I recall the HDI unit cables aren't that easily detachable for switching the units location from bow to wheelhouse that easily. I am stuck in CT atm so Fishing season is still a couple of months away, but would like to be able to come up with and purchase a solution with it installed before the season. Thanks.