This is it, I think I have narrowed down my decision and I will be buying the Lowrance Elite-7 Ti for the dash of my boat. I was going back and forth between this and the Hook-7 but after a little convincing from the Tinboats members (it didn’t take much) they convinced me the right thing to do was save up the additional $75-$100 and get better features and functionality.
Elite-7 Ti
I have decided to go with the Med-High Skimmer after speaking with a friend. I also reached out to Lowrance for some clarification so I am waiting to hear back from them. In the meantime check out this Youtube video. Is this too much effort?
I will be scouring the net for tutorials to learn how to use this. To be honest I don’t want to spend my whole day playing with this. I would love to just set it for the most part and use it. Is that even possible?
Key Features
Available in 5-, 7-, 9- and 12-inch screen sizes (I’m going with the 7 for the Dash)
Easy-to-use, high-resolution touchscreen display
StructureScan® HD ready with TotalScan™ and HDI transducer
SmartSteer™ control for Xi5 Trolling Motor (12, 9, 7 models only)
Integrated wireless and Bluetooth® connectivity
NMEA 2000® engine support (excludes Elite-5 Ti)
Do any of you have this series of fishfinder? I would love to get your experience with it. Send me a message on the forum or reply back here and I will reach out offline. I’m saving my pennies and hoping I can have Santa bring me this unit by Christmas. I’m sure by then there will be a new model out and this will never be realized.
I don’t have this unit but have been looking around for an upgrade. I take it you fish mostly shallow water, so our needs may be different. Anyway, I am looking hard at these because I hear all kinds of positive feedback. I am a little stymied by Lowrance’s website. I’m having a hard time trying to understand options.
Follow-up. I got a lot of great assistance from Lowrance in identifying the best FF & transducer for my needs. I’m pretty impressed with the CS. Just need to start the “funding” process. Haha.