Lowrance vs Humminbird

  • lil_ho
    Elk River
    Posts: 8
    June 12, 2012 at 12:14 pm #1238983

    I just ordered my new boat last weekend and I have roughly 3 weeks to decide what graph I want to put on it. I have always been a Lowrance guy myself but now with Lakemaster, Minnkota, and Humminbird being owned by the same company,(think of the possibilities) I am not opposed to make the switch. I’m thinking either the Lowrance HD-8 or the Humminbird 898c. Any thoughts/comments/suggestions would be great. I’m leaning towards the HD-8 but I’m not sure. Please help.

    mike-west
    Amery, WI
    Posts: 1422
    June 12, 2012 at 12:21 pm #1075432

    Lowrance is supose to have some new mapping out of there own soon which heard it’s going to be pretty cool. Hope it’s not rumor!

    hairjig
    Cudahy, Wis.
    Posts: 937
    June 12, 2012 at 12:53 pm #1075439

    If you go with the Hummingbird you have “lakemaster” chip capabilities, not so with the Lowrance. something to consider..

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    June 12, 2012 at 1:14 pm #1075447

    Life long Lowrance guy.Jumped to the Birds after being in the boat with a few last fall.New boat comes Monday and hoping I like the new graphs.

    ottomatica
    Lino Lakes, MN
    Posts: 1380
    June 12, 2012 at 2:38 pm #1075469

    Quote:

    Lowrance is supose to have some new mapping out of there own soon which heard it’s going to be pretty cool. Hope it’s not rumor!

    It’s not a rumor…and rumor has it, the maps look strangely similar to Lakemaster maps…

    buckshot
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1654
    June 12, 2012 at 4:22 pm #1075496

    I put new electronics on my boat last year HDS10 dash and this year HDS7 on the bow.
    I also connected them with the ethernet cable.

    I absolutely love the set up. I prefer the Lowrance menus and navigating around the unit but that is just a personal preference.

    The only suggestion I would make….go bigger than you think you need/want. I was hesitant to buy the 10 but for running and using map/sonar split the 10″ screen is awesome.

    lisak
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 36
    June 12, 2012 at 4:25 pm #1075498

    Good luck with that! Went through the same thing here. and after much pondering and debate, went with lowrance. We are very happy with it and hoping to get the structure scan soon. Also, the lowrance customer service has been phenomenal.

    jd318
    NE Nebraska
    Posts: 757
    June 12, 2012 at 6:02 pm #1075527

    I had to make the same decision last year. Struggled with the decision for about a year before finally deciding to stay with Lowrance. HDS 8 and HDS 7, ethernet, and Structure Scan. Love the setup. Glad I stayed with Lowrance even though HBird has quality products too. I’ve not had an issue Customer Support like some have reported.

    JD

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