Electronics - Raymarine or Lowrance

Big Perm · 04-02-2012, 05:48 PM

I'm upgrading the electronics on my Sailfish 236 and not looking to break the bank, but also looking for quality. Having spent time at the OBA Boat Show, I've narrowed it down between two Raymarine units - the newer e7d ($1600 +) and the older a57d ($589) and the Lowrance HDS 7 Gen 2 ($1149). I'm looking for thoughts as to which unit is the best for the price available. We rarely ever go more than 40 miles off shore. Is the newer technology worth the extra $$$? I know the a57d was highly regarded in it's day. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Aquahollic · 04-02-2012, 06:01 PM

I know it isn't one of the ones you named but I have the A65 (came with the boat) and I hate it. I cant speak for Lowrance's customer service but Raymarine service sucks.

John

MrFish · 04-02-2012, 06:24 PM

Lowrance. I've never had to deal with the customer service. I've had the LCX-15 for 10 years now and never had a problem out of it.

jaksprat · 04-02-2012, 09:45 PM

I've been more than pleased with the raymarine products i have used, and I would highly recommend them. I installed an A57d on my boat a few years ago, after doing much research.

I also fish on strike two's tournament boat, and it's outfitted with raymarine, and I've been totally impressed. He use to fish a Sailfish, too, so he might be able to offer some good advice.

04-02-2012, 05:48 PM	#1
Big Perm Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 99	Electronics - Raymarine or Lowrance I'm upgrading the electronics on my Sailfish 236 and not looking to break the bank, but also looking for quality. Having spent time at the OBA Boat Show, I've narrowed it down between two Raymarine units - the newer e7d ($1600 +) and the older a57d ($589) and the Lowrance HDS 7 Gen 2 ($1149). I'm looking for thoughts as to which unit is the best for the price available. We rarely ever go more than 40 miles off shore. Is the newer technology worth the extra $$$? I know the a57d was highly regarded in it's day. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

04-02-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
Aquahollic Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eglin AFB Posts: 473	I know it isn't one of the ones you named but I have the A65 (came with the boat) and I hate it. I cant speak for Lowrance's customer service but Raymarine service sucks. John __________________ I like my women like my Redfish, between 18-27 and willing to show some tail.

04-02-2012, 06:24 PM	#3
MrFish Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 3,065	Lowrance. I've never had to deal with the customer service. I've had the LCX-15 for 10 years now and never had a problem out of it. __________________ ><((((º> Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. -Ernest Hemingway

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04-02-2012, 09:45 PM	#4
jaksprat Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 246	I've been more than pleased with the raymarine products i have used, and I would highly recommend them. I installed an A57d on my boat a few years ago, after doing much research. I also fish on strike two's tournament boat, and it's outfitted with raymarine, and I've been totally impressed. He use to fish a Sailfish, too, so he might be able to offer some good advice.

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