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Location: Northwest WI | There's a good post dated 12/31 regarding Humminbird products. I've been using boat electronics for 30 years, starting with very basic sonar units early on and now much more highly refined technology.
Early on I used H'bird products, then went to Lowrance, and am now back to H'Bird. I run linked 1198 and 997 units on one boat, and 897 and 597 units on another---and am very pleased with H'bird technology, quality, and customer service.
I use Navionics maps today with no issues.
The side scan was a major jump for me. I was introduced to this technology 10 years ago via the 897 noted above and was blown away at what I learned about waters I'd fished for years. Then I added downscan and learned even more.
You won't be disappointed adding this technology. Don't be afraid to look for used units, or in the Cabela's bargain cave. I've also had good luck buying products off this website---and generally speaking the fellows who sell products here represent their goods accurately. $2000 is a good budget and you should be able to outfit your rig with very capable sonar/GPS units on both the bow and console.
Regards,
Keith Whyte
Edited by KGW 1/12/2015 7:14 PM
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