Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like I’ll more than likely be going down the Garmin path.

boone wrote:

What’s the advantage of having two units at the console? It seems to me that it would be better to use the money and space to purchase just one bigger unit. Then if you want two screens, you can run a split screen on the bigger unit. But if you want the biggest side image possible, use the top half for side imaging and the bottom half for mapping. I have a Humminbird 12″ and often run side imaging in the top half, mapping in the bottom left, and down imaging in the bottom right. Or if I’m scanning a sand flat, I might run the side imaging full screen. Or if I’m up on plane, I might run the mapping full screen. I just think you get the best of both worlds using one bigger unit.

For quality of imaging, I like to use 1 dedicated screen for imaging, and then one for 2D & mapping split screen.

Even a large screen, when you split it up into 3-4 sections, it gets too small IMO.

Charles wrote:

Go with 2 10″ at the console. 10″ will give you visibility in bright light with any side imaging

I’m looking more for brand/model suggestion. I’ll always go with the biggest I can afford.

Youbetcha wrote:

I just added another garmin uhd 93sv to my boat. I agree they are the best bang for your buck. Pretty easy to use and the imaging is just as good as the others. The only down side is you cant use i polit link with them and a minnkota you have to get a garmin trolling motor for that.

Honestly, the trolling motor link is not something I’m concerned with, due to my fishing style.

yes, you can port(transfer) any phone number to any carrier. For example you could even move a landline number to a cellular carrier, and vice versa. Some carriers may charge a small fee to either move it from, or introduce it, but they cannot prevent you from porting any number.

When you sign up for the new service, simply tell them you want to “port your existing number” to them. You will have to fill out a form, provide them the carrier information of the current service, etc.

When you activate your new phone, they should have the port process programmed to kick off automatically. The carrier may tell you that it will take up to 24 hours to process, but it usually takes less than 60 minutes to complete.

dbright wrote:

I have not spent enough time north of brainerd to be much help but I can tell you that it is nothing like St cloud. South of the dam there are a few spots that a guy could get to without to much trouble.

what little time you did spend, was it a deeper stretch?

I just don’t want to run into the rapids and constant large boulders.