I had made up my mind to buy a Garmin 4212 (somehow cut and make it flush mount into the electronics box), then I looked at Garmin's website and found that they are coming out (2nd quarter 2010) with a new 700 series. Was hoping that someone at the boat show would have an early prototype to display but no such luck. I fish in mostly less than 100ft but do fish upto about 300ft.
Which of the following options would you pick. I have listed what I think are the pros and cons.
Option 1.
4212 system.
Pros:
1k fishfinder
radar overlay
big screen
Cons:
Have to split screen to see everything.
Have to cut electronics box.
More expensive
Option 2.
Garmin 740 GPS and radar
Furuno 620 FF
Pros:
Cheaper
2 dedicated screens
Don't have to cut electronics box to fit
Cons:
No radar overlay
Would have to split screen for radar and GPS
600w
smaller screens
Not sure when it will be available (hoping April)
Which of the following options would you pick. I have listed what I think are the pros and cons.
Option 1.
4212 system.
Pros:
1k fishfinder
radar overlay
big screen
Cons:
Have to split screen to see everything.
Have to cut electronics box.
More expensive
Option 2.
Garmin 740 GPS and radar
Furuno 620 FF
Pros:
Cheaper
2 dedicated screens
Don't have to cut electronics box to fit
Cons:
No radar overlay
Would have to split screen for radar and GPS
600w
smaller screens
Not sure when it will be available (hoping April)