New to the Forums, question about portable Fish Finders

[wiggler]

but again, it doesn't have the SD card slot for external map source

the 383c does have the card slot. compatible with MMC and SD cards.

 

I may be wrong now that I think of it. It does have a blurb about the cards in the manual though. hmmmm

Edited March 25, 2009 by wiggler

[SylvanOwner]

I would suggest talking to the guys at Radio World, http://www.radioworld.ca/, on Steeles Ave. You might even find their pricing to be competitive, buy local, close for service, blah blah......no, I'm not affiliated.

 

Dan

[digitalkreation]

Case closed!

 

I made it up to B.P.S. today and tried out the Humminbird 587CI and this is the machine I'll be picking up shortly. Has almost everything I need: It's quick-disconnect so I can keep it safe, has the internal GPS and the OEM maps are pretty good for where I will be fishing, and the maps are upgradable via SD card.

 

Now on to wiring up the boat, so I can run this and other toys..

 

Thanks again to all for the fine info!

[doubleheader]

Last night I realized Lowrance discontinued the 5oo series in favor of the new HD units, but I'll bet if you get on E-bay or just do a search you'll find retailers with stock. Jollly Marine is a source in the US that might be able to help. Okay, here's a link to Jolly Marine, look at the 522 Series which they apparently have in stock.

http://www.jollyannsales.com/FFwithGPS/lowrance_lms_522c.htm

Edited March 26, 2009 by doubleheader