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Originally Posted by MikeyBfromTN
The only issue with the Garmin striker is you can't loaded it up with Lake View maps. I'd opt for the echoMAP CHIRP 73 sv. I had one on backorder since December. But cancelled it and bought a Lowrance 7ti Totalscan. I just sent it back to Cabelas since the screen wouldn't respond to touch.
Keep in mind the transducer on any new side scan unit is HUGE!
I kayak fish, so wanted something nice, since I don't own a bass boat. Mounting the transducer has been a challenge.
Mike Buesing
Spring Hill, TN
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yeah ive gone back and forth on the mapping capabilities on the echo vs. the striker. The striker still allows you to drop waypoints which is all im really looking to do.
i still do look at physical lake maps on new bodies of water and i keep my Navionics updated on my phone which i use alot. It may be considered the long way to accomplish the end goal, but it works for me and it saves me about $400 by not buying the echo unit.
i can have a hard time explaining to the wife that even though the new boat cost X-thousands of dollars, i still need to spend another $2k for fish finders. Lol. Thats a tough sale in my house! lol