Himminbird vs Lowrance vs MinnKota vs Motorguide? HELP!

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I'm currently looking at upgrading my electronics and trolling motor. With that said my current setup is MinnKota Fortrex, Lowrance HDS 12's with 3D structure, and power poles. Don't think Motorguide is up to the MinnKota in the trolling motor comparison. That's the reasoning of looking at birds because of the GPS linking with the Ultrex. I've had Lowrance units for years so more familiar with those units. Some of the new functions of the Lowrance LIVE sounds good, I'm still researching. If someone is knowledgeable with these products can you PM me so maybe we can talk? Figured it would be easier than using a forum but also open to that as well. Thanks for any and all help!

Adding a couple of other thoughts, looking at the SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2. I currently use:
Lowrance Point 1 is a GPS HS - External GPS Heading Sensor needed for a SOLIX?
Can a Lowrance NMEA 2000 Yamaha interface work with a SOLIX?

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Brian