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This model gets some so so reviews, but this price is 5 dollars cheaper than the 4 inch. Please research before you commit so you understand how basic this finder is.
The "X" in the model indicates that this unit does not have map capabilities. Without a map the GPS is not very helpful. Also, these hook 2 models have push in connectors for the power and transducer cables. A lot of people have issues with these because the connections come loose or are not pushed in all the way to make a good contact.
Still a good price for a 7" unit.
The hook series with an x is junk... It's a great price for 7" and down imaging.. my thing is lowrance really made them sorry.
the lack of mapping is fine when you know the body of water. you can mark spots, Hazzards, and plot your course to get back where you came from. problem is the x series have a old processor and does not have a lot of memory. no split screen, the drawing is slow. every change in screen has to be redrawn... a big 7" screens should have split screen... the hook 7 without x has this. so, stay away from x
I would use this on a kayak or small boat. it's good for finding the depths and then fish. I would never put this on my bass boat. In fact I have a hook unit it hate now, lol! Id rather use a Garmin black and white unit over this thing.
Go Garmin for fun fish finders people.
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06-26-2022
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06:55 PM#5
The "X" in the model indicates that this unit does not have map capabilities. Without a map the GPS is not very helpful. Also, these hook 2 models have push in connectors for the power and transducer cables. A lot of people have issues with these because the connections come loose or are not pushed in all the way to make a good contact.
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The hook series with an x is junk... It's a great price for 7" and down imaging.. my thing is lowrance really made them sorry.
the lack of mapping is fine when you know the body of water. you can mark spots, Hazzards, and plot your course to get back where you came from. problem is the x series have a old processor and does not have a lot of memory. no split screen, the drawing is slow. every change in screen has to be redrawn... a big 7" screens should have split screen... the hook 7 without x has this. so, stay away from x
I would use this on a kayak or small boat. it's good for finding the depths and then fish. I would never put this on my bass boat. In fact I have a hook unit it hate now, lol! Id rather use a Garmin black and white unit over this thing.
I purchased a used sport boat last summer and it has a Humminbird 383c for what appears to be basic fish finder, stats, etc. The main purpose of the boat will be for family fun (tubing, sightseeing, and some light fishing here and there). I am wondering if this is worth it to update what it currently has. We are generally in small local lakes in MN. Not looking for a competition style one running hundreds of dollars, just something that has a bigger screen, tells how fast we are going and if there are fish around. Any thought? Thanks!
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11:20 PM#11
The Garmin Striker 4 can be had on sale for $110 fairly often. Even at $130 full
Price it is still loads better than this one. It has a smaller screen but the sonar is much better
The Garmin Striker 4 can be had on sale for $110 fairly often. Even at $130 full
Price it is still loads better than this one. It has a smaller screen but the sonar is much better
Just searched for the Garmin Striker 4, West Marine has it for $119! Thanks for the great tip!
Nice price perhaps for resale? I have hds Gen 2 touch 9 and 7 on my multi species boat. Wish I had livescope but fish to the side anyway so it would be a waste.
i have the tripleshot for my yak. I originally thought the sidescan was going to be a go-to feature, but I rarely use it. most days I have 2 screens up, downview and sonar. i have been exploring using it as a flasher for ice fishing recently, but I havent taken it out yet.
I guess the last word is, nice to have the features available, but not how I ended up using it mostly.
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Still a good price for a 7" unit.
the lack of mapping is fine when you know the body of water. you can mark spots, Hazzards, and plot your course to get back where you came from. problem is the x series have a old processor and does not have a lot of memory. no split screen, the drawing is slow. every change in screen has to be redrawn... a big 7" screens should have split screen... the hook 7 without x has this. so, stay away from x
I would use this on a kayak or small boat. it's good for finding the depths and then fish. I would never put this on my bass boat. In fact I have a hook unit it hate now, lol! Id rather use a Garmin black and white unit over this thing.
Go Garmin for fun fish finders people.
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Still a good price for a 7" unit.
the lack of mapping is fine when you know the body of water. you can mark spots, Hazzards, and plot your course to get back where you came from. problem is the x series have a old processor and does not have a lot of memory. no split screen, the drawing is slow. every change in screen has to be redrawn... a big 7" screens should have split screen... the hook 7 without x has this. so, stay away from x
I would use this on a kayak or small boat. it's good for finding the depths and then fish. I would never put this on my bass boat. In fact I have a hook unit it hate now, lol! Id rather use a Garmin black and white unit over this thing.
Go Garmin for fun fish finders people.
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Price it is still loads better than this one. It has a smaller screen but the sonar is much better
Price it is still loads better than this one. It has a smaller screen but the sonar is much better
I guess the last word is, nice to have the features available, but not how I ended up using it mostly.