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Old 03-13-2014, 10:20 AM   #1
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Heads up! HDS-5 Gen 2 on sale

For those looking for a really nice FishFinder/GPS unit, West Marine currently has a sale going on and they are going for $449.99. That's a pretty good deal in my book. I have one and couldn't be happier. Also, by buying from WM, you are given great customer service.

I returned a Elite 5 DSI after 3-4 months of use, told them I wasn't satisfied, and they let me return it, upgrade to a HDS-5, and just pay the difference. I would also look at the extended warranty.
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Old 03-13-2014, 12:57 PM   #2
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Looked on their website and it was 599.00 Still a good deal, but not as good as the one you found.
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Old 03-13-2014, 01:27 PM   #3
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I just typed in lowrance hds 5 gen 2 search and came up with a Cabela's reconditioned for $419. I don't know what the warranty is. I have bought from West Marine before, they make you feel pretty safe with there return and extra warranty pkg.

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Old 03-13-2014, 01:46 PM   #4
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was that with transducer?

online or in-store only?

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Old 03-13-2014, 01:47 PM   #5
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I did a little reading, no transducer on the reconditioned one.
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Old 03-13-2014, 01:48 PM   #6
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I don't see it for that price on their site Caddi, provide a link if you can


Edit: It's a Friday special so the $449 price will show up tomorrow only http://westmarine.com/network-combos..._-140313-_-_N2
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Old 03-13-2014, 02:11 PM   #7
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Old 03-13-2014, 02:14 PM   #8
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So what's the main difference between this unit and the DSI unit? Given I mostly fish ocean and deep between 40 to 300 feet.


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Old 03-13-2014, 05:14 PM   #9
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Hds5

This was in my email this morning. Hopefully some can get in on this one day sale. In stores, online, and with transducer (50/200).
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Old 03-14-2014, 05:43 AM   #10
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http://www.westmarine.com/fantastic-friday

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Old 03-14-2014, 07:23 AM   #11
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i already have one and im still tempted lol
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Old 03-14-2014, 08:47 AM   #12
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Awesome! Picked mine up. Thanks everyone.
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Old 03-14-2014, 09:12 AM   #13
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Thanks for the heads up... Yes Mine is on the way also. ha ha
My DSI unit is going on Craigslist.
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Old 03-14-2014, 02:00 PM   #14
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Just talked to folks at west marine and figured out difference. Basically going to wait for elite HDI as that has both DSI and sonar build into one whereas HDS just has sonar. Seems for the type of fishing I do that makes more sense.


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Old 03-14-2014, 03:29 PM   #15
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My wife had one waiting for me when I got home today. A good woman is more precious than gold.
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Old 03-15-2014, 10:45 AM   #16
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Allright..... NOw what is the best way to mount one of these things?
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Old 03-15-2014, 10:56 AM   #17
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im quite fond of the ramball in the sail mast. no side interference while fishing/launching/landing


plus if its in reach im always fiddling instead of fishing
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Old 03-15-2014, 01:51 PM   #18
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Got mine yesterday! Thanks again for posting!
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Old 03-15-2014, 02:53 PM   #19
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I got mine yesterday. I was gonna get one, gonna get one, gonna get one. Then I wasn't, wasn't, and then I did.

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Old 03-15-2014, 04:20 PM   #20
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Glad some got on the deal. I'll second the sail mount. Out of the way leaving the rails free for everything else.
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