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jstarzy posted 03-30-2009 09:20 PM ET (US)
I have a [1989] Montauk and would like to upgrade my fishfinder. I am considering [a Garmin 400c] or a discontinued [Raymarine DS 500 X] The [Raymarine DS 500 X] boasts digital technology. The Garmin does not mention the type of technology it uses. The Garmin new with [SONAR transducer] is under $300, or so; the [Raymarine DS 500 X] is a bit higher and is discontinued. Anyone have experience with the [Garmin 400C]? The [Raymarine 500 X]? THANKS. Jim.
HAPPYJIM posted 03-31-2009 11:51 PM ET (US)
I have the 300C--a slightly smaller screen than the 400C--and am thrilled with it.
jimh posted 04-01-2009 11:54 PM ET (US)
With a larger screen and digital signal processing, the Raymarine DS 500 X has a lot going for it.
bluewaterpirate posted 04-02-2009 07:39 AM ET (US)
Go with the DS500. I used one on my Ventura for three years. Great display with easy to understand functions. I used mine in water from 3' down to 1100'. Good investment for sure.
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Author	Topic: SONAR: Garmin 400c v. Raymarine DS 500 X
jstarzy	posted 03-30-2009 09:20 PM ET (US) I have a [1989] Montauk and would like to upgrade my fishfinder. I am considering [a Garmin 400c] or a discontinued [Raymarine DS 500 X] The [Raymarine DS 500 X] boasts digital technology. The Garmin does not mention the type of technology it uses. The Garmin new with [SONAR transducer] is under $300, or so; the [Raymarine DS 500 X] is a bit higher and is discontinued. Anyone have experience with the [Garmin 400C]? The [Raymarine 500 X]? THANKS. Jim.
HAPPYJIM	posted 03-31-2009 11:51 PM ET (US) I have the 300C--a slightly smaller screen than the 400C--and am thrilled with it.
jimh	posted 04-01-2009 11:54 PM ET (US) With a larger screen and digital signal processing, the Raymarine DS 500 X has a lot going for it.
bluewaterpirate	posted 04-02-2009 07:39 AM ET (US) Go with the DS500. I used one on my Ventura for three years. Great display with easy to understand functions. I used mine in water from 3' down to 1100'. Good investment for sure. http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160388_31032745_Web_3/ Image-4892322-31032745-2-Web_0_0052f0bbab2d46df1bd690ee70e67119_1 http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160388_31032901_Web_3/ Image-4892322-31032901-2-Web_0_435da43a5611c960f7db99d1e6537428_1 http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160388_31032981_Web_3/ Image-4892322-31032981-2-Web_0_d278a124f9d3e049dca4834a138974eb_1 http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160388_31033025_Web_3/ Image-4892322-31033025-2-Web_0_23c3a1993430e6343f060aefb25f49fe_1 http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160388_31033033_Web_3/ Image-4892322-31033033-2-Web_0_dc54b38c1a802d71b867eade4011e41b_1 Tom