07-17-2018, 01:35 AM
I have the 7 Pro, I like this unit with its ease to operate. Most new sonar units take a computer whiz to figure them out, but not this one which is simple. When turning it on it does take its time booting but I'm able to deal with that especially while going thru warm up period. I'll even turn it on while prepping boat on trailer. Losing bottom at high speed seems to be norm with most sonar units, maybe an upgrade with a transducer can fix that, not a problem with me since trolling it's doing what I want it to do. When first purchased I had 2 software updates to install with no issues. A third update came and I wasn't able to get it to take so after talking with a FLIR technician going thru step by step procedures it still wouldn't take. It was suggested to send unit to FLIR since it was still in warranty. Once they received it they did a quickturn by installing software with no problem and had the unit back to me in 3 days. I was very impressed with their customer service and return. I have another Raymarine combo unit the A57D. Bought this one new about 8yrs ago. I like it but it's a little more difficult to figure out but once getting it set I left it to do its thing. With 2 combo units onboard I'll never get lost. I'm already looking into the Axiom unit but back to being a little more complex again. I got away from Lowrance as I lost my like with them, the HDS5 gen 1 was not impressive enough for. The boat I have now came with this unit and after using it it confirmed my feelings about it. It now sits in my locker in storage.
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