Garmin

[hot rod]

I've pretty well decided in the Garmin echo plus 93 sv over the lowrance black Fri sale. Those that have a Garmin, plus 93, what are dislikes and likes, thanks

[DaveTTN]

Watching, wondering the same.

[fastfiat]

1 year into mine. I have 2 units. One has been fine, the other has a mind of its own. Some settings will change for no reason so i have to reset them as needed. Not a big deal if you know how to navigate the menu. Garmin said they would replace it if it continues. So far i can deal with it. I'm on my third GT52 transducer. Both replaced by Garmin. I don't use di or si much so i cant say much about that. Ive been very happy with the 2d sonar in depths from 5' to 100'. I would but again.

[DaveTTN]

Fastfiat why so many transducers?

[fastfiat]

Just quit working. Both on the trolling motor. Not a scratch on them. Neither of my 2 units would recognize them. Just kept saying transducer not connected.

[fishin couillon]

Feburary it will be 2 year i'm running my EC Plus and no issues with it....at that time i swapped over from Lowrance and have been happy.....all updates have done with no issues....at one time i had 2 93's but sold one to put on the Ultra 12".......the 2d has been 100% better than my lowrance....right now i'm running the GT52/54 and PS22.....there are alot more settings that can be used to adjustj, but i find it's pretty good out the box but will fine tune a few settings......i have no regrets on getting this unit.

[bass.man65]

Anybody know where I can get a 93sv on sale with out a transducer? I see they will be $599. with a GT52 transducer. I was hoping I could find a plain unit for like $499 w/o transducer.

[DaveTTN]

What is the best transducer for a 93sv on a trolling motor for 2d and down scan?

[fishin couillon]

I'd say GT52......

[TOUCH OF CLASS]

Had my 2 for 6 months sold it and got a 10 and 12 garmin.Sold them to a buddy still going strong.Nothing wrong with the 93 just wanted bigger screen.

[high 2]

How big is the learning curve going from Lowrance to Garmin? I’m going to do a complete electronics makeover on the Ranger as soon as I can decide wether to stay with Lowrance or move to HB or Garmin.

[fishin couillon]

IMO its not that much....like any program just have to learn the extra stuff and how that brand works....there are more settings than Lowrance....

[TOUCH OF CLASS]

It was very easy to learn and haven’t wanted to switch.

[04_triton]

Ok stupid question here, how in the world do you mark a waypoint quickly on the 93? I was messing with one as if I was graphing with side scan and couldn't figure it out. I don't wanna have to take 2 minutes to mark a waypoint and miss something else while doing it. Thanks for helping a noob.

[ifishinxs]

I'd say GT52......

GT50 then the GT52

[ifishinxs]

Ok stupid question here, how in the world do you mark a waypoint quickly on the 93? I was messing with one as if I was graphing with side scan and couldn't figure it out. I don't wanna have to take 2 minutes to mark a waypoint and miss something else while doing it. Thanks for helping a noob.

It takes all of about 1 second. Hit the mark button! then spend 30 seconds to name if you want. easy

[Champ187elite]

Have 4 Garmins on my boat and I can tell you I wont be switching for a long time. I love everything about my units. I have 2 of the older Echomaps and one new 93sv plus, wish they all were 93sv pluses.

[Dubee]

It takes all of about 1 second. Hit the mark button! then spend 30 seconds to name if you want. easy

Hitting the mark button waypoints where the boat is. That won't work marking something on sidescan.

[Grizzly]

I picked up the Garmin during the sale last year and I love it. Thinking about updating my Lowrance Hook2 9 with another Garmin and networking them together.

[hot rod]

Does Garmin ever do updates on this unit, or s it cabable of doing ubdates