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    54 vs. 56 transducer

    Is it worth the extra $1K ?

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    If you side scan a lot it may be. The 54 does a good job on side view; the 56 is a bit better.

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    #3
    Your also getting the newest Navionics mapping with the extra 1K

    The GT56UHD cost $475

    You can take advantage of the BPS sale and get the unit for much less and purchase the GT56 separately

    You still save a fair amount of money and have a GT54 you can sell

    But you will be getting the BlueChart/LakeVu mapping that in my opinion isn’t bad mapping at all
    "The handicapped angler"

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    I'd also question, how do you plan on installing the transducer?? Trolling motor, transom?
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    #5
    I am also interested in hearing others opinion ,
    I have seen some very good images with the gt54 but still not the quality of my humminbird SI .
    Will the gt56 get me noticable images comparable to my humminbird .
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    #6
    Here’s a 34 clip. 54 without 2d. I have the 36 now and the picture isn’t any better but you get a lot more range with the 36/56. Just one man’s opinion.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranger-Jim View Post
    I am also interested in hearing others opinion ,
    I have seen some very good images with the gt54 but still not the quality of my humminbird SI .
    Will the gt56 get me noticable images comparable to my humminbird .
    I have Mega gen 2 Helix's. The GT36 is as good as the 'birds. May be better, but not by much. The GT36/GT56 has outstanding side view. I think the 2d is better with the Garmin units. But that is my opinion.

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    #8
    I recently switched side scan transducers from the GT54 to the GT56 and it was worth the money. There is so much more detail with the GT56.