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Location: Kodiak, AK | I went through this last fall when my 25C, which was probably six years old, crapped itself. It was either time to continue on with Lowrance or go HB. I stayed Lowrance. Customer service since Navico got involved has suffered a bit, but it's like TJ says, you hear more about it because of the sheer numbers of Lowrance units in the field. It also bears mentioning that around the internet, there's plenty of horror stories about HB service and shining stories of Lowrance service, and not just from Linda Colt either. (I'm not sure what her status is at Lowrance right now, last I heard of the incident, she was still in limbo, but it may have been rectified one way or the other by now.) Customer service with either company can go either way.
I personally think either unit will serve you fine. Personally, and talking to those that know more about it than I, I believe that Lowrance has better base technology and is a better platform overall. But that's not to say that HB is way behind in second place or is inferior, but Lowrance is king for a reason....IMO.
Be glad that either way you go, you'll be set up nicely. If you have the opportunity to sit in a boat rigged with each type of unit, I'd for sure try that. Get some real world hands-on time other than on display units at Cabela's. |
