new sounder

[iansimo45]

I am in the market for a new gps/sounder combo.
I am looking at 3 types

lowrance hds5
humminbird788cxi
or the raymarine A50D

I do a bit of outside fishing so i am looking at buying the navionic gold card for the lowrance if i go down that path.
Just wondering your thoughts on these units, and what are the maps like on the other combo units.

[fishman]

Gday mate i am looking at buying the HDS-5 combo unit in the near future , i will be watching this post for results best of luck mate!

[Trevor S]

Hi there, I just bought the HDS 5 a few weeks ago, I did a lot of research and decided it was the best for me, I have had Lowrance and Humminbord over the past 15 years. I have only ever used Lorwance maps, and this one seams just as good as the ones I have had in the past.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Trev