LOOKING TO TRY GARMIN

[sodaksker]

I currently have an XI5 motorguide tm with built in transducer and am looking to upgrade my front graph (lowrance chrip X5). Mainly fishing 8-30 ft depth in open water with the need for waypoints and also fish 2-15 ft water in fast water river current. What Garmin prooduct would you suggest for these applications? Also, what garmin units would be compatible with my built in transducer or would i be better off installing a new transducer if going with a garmin product? I believe the motorguide had a partnership with lowrance. I called motorquide and asked them which graph would work and was given the message that "any of them should work".

Also looking to replace the Lowrance Elite 7 HDI at the helm. I need a bigger screen that updates gps tracking faster. I would spend the money for 9" screen but nothing bigger than that.

Thank you for any suggestions

[Skunked again]

Can't help with compatibility, if Todd Driscoll doesn't reply, pm him. Fishincoullion and lwinchester are quite knowledgeable also. Or call Garmin, their customer support is A+! After a couple of prompts, you get a human, that you can understand.
The deepest I fish is 50'. Typically 6-20'. I have a 73 sv plus with CV 52 transducer. Great pictures, and I haven't even really tweaked it yet.
The built in GPS is very responsive, even when using the trolling motor (slow speeds).

[Todd Driscoll]

I currently have an XI5 motorguide tm with built in transducer and am looking to upgrade my front graph (lowrance chrip X5). Mainly fishing 8-30 ft depth in open water with the need for waypoints and also fish 2-15 ft water in fast water river current. What Garmin prooduct would you suggest for these applications? Also, what garmin units would be compatible with my built in transducer or would i be better off installing a new transducer if going with a garmin product? I believe the motorguide had a partnership with lowrance. I called motorquide and asked them which graph would work and was given the message that "any of them should work".

Also looking to replace the Lowrance Elite 7 HDI at the helm. I need a bigger screen that updates gps tracking faster. I would spend the money for 9" screen but nothing bigger than that.

Thank you for any suggestions

Although Garmin units are compatible with your built-in MG xducer, I highly recommend running a Garmin xducer to get the maximum performance out of the unit.

[Sasch]

Compatible Lowrance units and MotorGuide Xi5 can be networked via Gateway Kit, probably that‘s what you have heared of: http://www.motorguide.com/pinpoint-lowrance-gateway

[sodaksker]

Gentlemen

thank you for your feedback. Skunked again, are you running that 73SV up front or at the helm?

[Skunked again]

Both spots. I bought extra bases and power cords also. I can use both units at both spots. I did this in anticipation of the upcoming update, where the units will share sonar and waypoint immediately.

[Skunked again]

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Here is what I've done.
If you want better pics, pm me, have to downsize them for this site.

[rocket man]

Looking good. What kind of mat do you have on the floor.? Does it want to blow out. A link would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[Skunked again]

Direct Home Anti-Fatigue Mat 3' x 3' at Menards https://www.menards.com/main/p-1518420596395.htm
Its two sections, cut to fit. I screwed it down, SS screws and fender washers, mending braces at the two seams(in the middle). It does have some weight to it. They're very comfortable, and do not absorb water.

[rocket man]

Thank you much appreciated.

[Skunked again]

Your very welcome