craigdritchie Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Last week Lowrance unveiled its new Structure Scan fishfinders at the ICAST fishing tackle trade show in Orlando, Florida. If the screen shots are even close to accurate, this looks pretty amazing. No word on when it will be here, or pricing, at this point. Here's the basic info on the Lowrance website: Lowrance Structure Scan And, here's a sample screen shot showing it in split-screen mode ... high res sonar on the left, GPS on the right. Wow! (click to enlarge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 THAT LOOKS AMAZING!~ I guess I need to worry about getting my own boat first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I was reading lowrance was having problems with the hds units, so I would wait a while and I also read reports that guys that were testing them like the hummingbird side image better...... I don't know, so I will start saving my money now and in about a year I will decide which one to buy I hope lowrance has all the bugs out cause I like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have been drooling over the HDS units since they were annouced last year. I decided to wait a year (always a smart move with new technology) to make sure there were no serious issues. So far the one serious issue has been water leaking into the screen on the smaller units. I'm glad I waited because of this and the fact when I do buy I can now spend more money on really cool toys!!! I saw some video of the side scanning feature posted by Lowrance on youtube a month or two ago and was pretty impressed then, and they didn't even show the down scanning feature. While the side scanning feature is really cool that down scanning feature is awesome!!!!! It's like having a camera mounted to the bottom of your boat pointing at the bottom of the lake. I need one just so I can run all over the lakes looking for lost boats, cars and snowmobiles!!!!! I GOTTA HAVE ONE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I was reading lowrance was having problems with the hds units, so I would wait a while and I also read reports that guys that were testing them like the hummingbird side image better...... I don't know, so I will start saving my money now and in about a year I will decide which one to buy I hope lowrance has all the bugs out cause I like them Yea the lowrance had problems early in the year but there was updates for the units on there website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I believe some "lots" of the HDS 7 units left the factory with bad seals and rain water was getting inside the units and completely disabling them. This has now been addressed by Lowrance I see that the new side scan will be available in Nov '09 at the cost of another $599.00 on top of what your HDS unit already set you back.......a man can never have enough toys, can he ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I believe some "lots" of the HDS 7 units left the factory with bad seals and rain water was getting inside the units and completely disabling them. This has now been addressed by Lowrance I see that the new side scan will be available in Nov '09 at the cost of another $599.00 on top of what your HDS unit already set you back.......a man can never have enough toys, can he ...... Great!!! Now I need almost $4000 for my new fishfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great!!! Now I need almost $4000 for my new fishfinder. that can buy a lot of fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 that can buy a lot of fish YES it can but catching them is PRICELESS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Just make friends with people who have the money to own these types of things, its ALOT cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 how much do you guys think they will sell for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 how much do you guys think they will sell for? About $600 for the side scanning add on and $1000 to $3000 for the multi use display unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) and they say affordable... LOL Edited July 24, 2009 by Uncle Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 and they say affordable... LOL Their are many bass fishermen that have already put their names on a waiting list with Three Rivers Marina to insure getting one ASAP...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 What you wanna be to make these units worthwhile is a commercial fisherman or a charter boat operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 weeeeeelllllll, what ya Reaaaaaallllyyy wanna be is filthy stinkin rich and retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 weeeeeelllllll, what ya Reaaaaaallllyyy wanna be is filthy stinkin rich and retired and with that much money, your'e doing a lot of stuff besides fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 What you wanna be to make these units worthwhile is a Rich Gear Junky!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Got GAS? Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 If i were that wealthy, I would just hire my own personal guide..........with all the fixins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 What you wanna be to make these units worthwhile is a Rich Gear Junky!!! I dunno, I just find it a bit extreme. Can you imagine... taking one of these units out so you can participate in the Dollarama Tournament with your $2 reel and $1 lures? Now that would be funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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