Congrats on your new kayak!!
First of, a friendly reminder for all that the search button (or link) is your best friend. The chances are - any question newcomer to the sport will have has been asked before on this or other yak fishing boards (kayak4fish.com, yakfishing.com, etc.).
I just verified the search is working here on BWE after the upgrade
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http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=457&highlight=finder
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=1101&highlight=finder
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=200&highlight=finder
I currently use Lawrence M68c (color & GPS). I got it used last year and it’s still gpoing strong. Love the sonar, I hate GPS so I don’t use it (I’m a Garmin eTrex fan). It was easy upgrade from Eagle FishEasy sonar (the same transducer will work).
Take care of your ff/electronics to extend their life. You will go though them regardless.
I've been happy with West Marine brand VHF. Get that extended warranty, it's worth it... Don't recharge VHF unless it's totally empty as you'll shorten battery life (been there done that). Once fully charged, it ought to last multiple trips - 5 or 6. Disclaimer - this "drain fully then recharge" deal applies only to certain types of batteries, not all of them.