Ray Marine Fishfinders

[Anonymous]

Has anyone used one of those Digital High Definition Ray Marine Color Fishfinders?  I am interested in the 600.  I have a Lowrance 105C now, but am thinking of switching. Any feedback?

[Captain]

Just purchased a Raymarine E-80 multi-function display. Haven't installed it yet, but hear the new Ray products have great resolution.

[Anonymous]

I just bought a lowrance 105c and I love it.Did you have a problem with the 105c or???.I switched from a raymarine (monochrome)
     mike

[Anonymous]

No problems with the 105C.......Just like the Digital, Hi-Def capabilities of the Ray Marines.  Its the future....cant be afraid of change.

[CajunSportsman]

I looked at the Raymarine products online and even the newer multifunctions with the "high-res" screens use basic sonar, no side scanning.  Am I missing something?

Have you seen the new Humminbird? That seems to be the future.  Of course, I'd bet its a lot better for shallower applications (less than 250 ft).  It says it updates 40 times per second -sounds like you could watch the baitfish school and see fish moving under and to the side of the boat.

Check out the images all the way at the bottom of this page: http://www.humminbird.com/generic2.asp?ID=514

[Anonymous]

You have a point.  Those are incredible images.  Any idea on the price?  You probably need a Doctorate's Degree to learn how to operate it, lol.

[CajunSportsman]

Boatfix.com has the 900 series for $1400+/-
http://www.boatfix.com/bypartnofrog.asp?partno=HUM981CSICHO

The dual sonar/gps is 1675 there: http://www.boatfix.com/bypartnofrog.asp?partno=HUM987CSICOMBOCHO

Still a little pricey for me, but SWEEETT!!

[Reeltronics Rob]

Before you decide, keep in mind, the "digital" display units offered by RayMarine have a slight delay. The data is read in, processed, then displayed.

For a guy that is used to spinning the boat on a particular echo return, this can mean a bit of an adjustment period. You will not be "on your number" as easily as some other makes of sonar.

The delay is measured in nano-seconds but it can make a world of difference when you are trying to hit a very specific spot.

I do like these new units, don't get me wrong. It will just require an adjustment period over what you may have used before.