I had my eye on this type of fish finder/ GPS plotter for quite a while. I bought the 5 inch display with the preloaded inland maps and installed it on a 2004 Bass Tracker Pro Crappie 175.
The Good:
- Worked right out of the box with all functionality as advertised.
- Pulled up the maps of the two major reservoirs I fish without any prompting or setting.
- Sonar image of bottom structure is a bonus.
- Shows the course you have traveled on the map screen.
- Maps show lake features, navigation aids, shoreline and depth. Would be an advantage when fishing a new lake.
- Not too difficult to learn basics of electronics settings and options, but does take a little study.
The Bad:
-Routing the transducer cable thru the boat's wiring channel so it would be hidden was a pain. Be sure and have an electrician's fish tape on hand.
- The 5 inch screen is really too small, especially if you're and older guy. If I fished more often, I would definitely go with a larger screen.
- Be sure you've got enough space to mount it. Mine was a little tight in the location where the old finder was located, but it worked out OK.
- I didn't catch any more fish than usual :-)
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.69 x 7.76 x 7.52 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.79 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.02 x 7.13 x 7.52 inches |
| Brand Name | Lowrance |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Model Name | 000-15857-001 |
| Color | C-MAP Contour+ |
| Material | Plastic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Lowrance |
| Part Number | 000-15857-001 |
| Style | 5 Hdi Deep Water, C-map Contour + Maps |
| Included Components | HOOK Reveal Fish Finder, HDI Transducer, Mounting Bracket, Power Cable, Fuse and Fuse Holder, Corner Clips |
| Size | HDI |
