Buyers Guides

  1. Lowrance:  The HDS Ultimate Fishing System
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    Lowrance: The HDS Ultimate Fishing System

    Learn about Lowrance's newest chartplotter / fishfinder line-up, HDS PRO.

    See more and catch more with HDS® PRO, the ultimate fishfinding tool. With built-in support for the new, ultra high-definition Active Imaging™ HD and the new, highest-resolution live sonar ActiveTarget® 2 you’ll see more clearly and find more fish than ever before.

    Level up to the ultimate fishfinding clarity with ultra high-definition Active Imaging™ HD sonar. Get the clearest images of fish and structure with Lowrance® CHIRP sonar. And experience new FishReveal™ SideScan* and DownScan views, to easily identify fish to the sides and beneath the boat. *Requires S3100 module and compatible transducer.

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  2. Simrad NSX Series Touchscreen 7", 9" and 12"
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    Simrad NSX Series Touchscreen 7", 9" and 12"
    Simrad is always pushing the limits of their multifunction platforms, both for performance and for value. Their newest series, called NSX, is offered in 7", 9", and 12" touchscreens. NSX has most of the features of the top-of-the-line NSS Series, but with a much smaller price tag. It has an internal GPS, networking, and built-in sonar.
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  3. All new Raymarine Cyclone Solid State Radar for Boats
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    All new Raymarine Cyclone Solid State Radar for Boats

    Raymarine has just announced their all new Cyclone open array radar.  What makes it so new and great?  First, this is Raymarine's first open array solid state radar.  They've been doing this new technology for years with their Quantum domes, but now offer it in open array. Solid state radars generally use less power, emit less radiation, turn on faster, and most importantly the signal can be manipulated more. This last feature results in improved image quality, and some neat features. 

    The image quality is improved because this radar uses CHIRP (Compressed high intensity radar pulse).  This sends out a blast of frequencies and listens back for all of them.  To explain this at the most basic level, if a target is shown on multiple frequencies and missing on a few others, the system determines it is a real target. Conversely if a target only shows up on a few frequencies the system determines it is clutter and will not show it. This technology is now

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  4. Simrad NSS evo3S Buyers Guide
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    Simrad NSS evo3S Buyers Guide

    We take a brief look at the all new Simrad Evo 3S Series in 9", 12", and 16" Versions

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  5. Garmin ECHOMAP Series Buyers Guides
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    Garmin ECHOMAP Series Buyers Guides

    The Garmin Echomap Buyers Guide is here. Take a look at this awesome product family with us.

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  6. Radar for Your Boat
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    Radar for Your Boat

    Radars are the greatest collision avoidance system made for the recreational boater. Marine radars allow you to navigate through darkness, fog and choppy weather conditions. Today, radars are compact units that draw minimal electricity and fit boats as small as 18' in length. Radar can be a real life saver when paired with the best electronics package. Consider the following questions when browsing for a radar:

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  7. Choosing the Correct Life Raft for Your Needs
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    Choosing the Correct Life Raft for Your Needs

    We'll help you choose the right liferaft for your needs. Read this guide to learn all about liferafts.

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  8. The Ultimate Airmar Mix & Match Compatibility Guide
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    The Ultimate Airmar Mix & Match Compatibility Guide
    Find your compatible Mix and Match cable!
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  9. Simrad Cruise Buyers Guide 5, 7, 9
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    Simrad Cruise Buyers Guide 5, 7, 9

    In 2019 Simrad has introduced their new Cruise Series.  These units are offered in 5, 7 and 9 inch versions.  If you are in need of a full featured chartplotter and a capable sonar then the Cruise should be all you need.  And with the low price point, you may be able to get a larger screen size than you could with other units.  The Cruise Series is ideal for boats with simple navigational needs.  Wakeboard boats, small fishing boats, express cruisers and sail boats. 

    Simrad Cruise - What you need to know:

    • They share a similar menu and interface to Simrad top of the line series. 
    • There is an internal GPS antenna
    • The built-in Sonar is CHIRP, it uses the Lowrance Hook2 style plug. There is an adapter available to allow older Simrad/Lowrance 7 Pin Blue transducers to work on it.  The unit will only handle 83/200 frequencies. 
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  10. Garmin Panoptix LiveScope System
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    Garmin Panoptix LiveScope System

    Garmin recently introduced the Panoptix LiveScope transducer featuring live, real time scanning sonar. Pick your targets and skip waisting casts. The transducer can be mounted on a trolling motor for forward and down views, or on the transom for downward-looking views.

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