Lowrance Backorders - What's Up?

[wino]

The first units had leaking problems so I assume they are replacing all those units first and it has put them behind in production. People at my marina tell me it is hard getting through to Lowrance and they are bad at returning calls.

Originally Posted by wino

The first units had leaking problems so I assume they are replacing all those units first and it has put them behind in production. People at my marina tell me it is hard getting through to Lowrance and they are bad at returning calls.

I thought only the 8 had leaking problems? Lowrance is just terrible at getting units out...that would only impact the HDS, they can't get cables, add ons, RADARs, etc...don't know what the issue is, but it is well worth any wait you have to go through!

[Shawn Kimbro]

Originally Posted by Baldzilla

I thought only the 8 had leaking problems? Lowrance is just terrible at getting units out...that would only impact the HDS, they can't get cables, add ons, RADARs, etc...don't know what the issue is, but it is well worth any wait you have to go through!

If anything else came close, I wouldn't be waiting!

[Fish Nut]

Guys is this the HD side scan Unit your waiting for? I have seen some pictures of the units on the fishing shows. Both the lowerence and hummingbird look amazing.

Shawn, you already do well at the bridge. If you get the side scan tech it's going to be disgusting.

[Shawn Kimbro]

Originally Posted by Fish Nut

Guys is this the HD side scan Unit your waiting for? I have seen some pictures of the units on the fishing shows. Both the lowerence and hummingbird look amazing.

Shawn, you already do well at the bridge. If you get the side scan tech it's going to be disgusting.

I'm waiting on the HDS-8 base unit. The structure scan is an add on. There are some stores that have it in stock now.

Some places also have the HDS Insight models on the shelf. These have a built in basemap which has decent detail, but are painfully slow updating. So we're stuck waiting for the base unit and the faster-updating, more detailed 2010 Navionics Update.

You're right that it'll be good for the bridge. If nothing else other than to confirm some suspicions. I think the real advantage of the structure scan will be locating hidden structure and good cover at lesser know spots.

Originally Posted by Shawn Kimbro

I'm waiting on the HDS-8 base unit. The structure scan is an add on. There are some stores that have it in stock now.

Some places also have the HDS Insight models on the shelf. These have a built in basemap which has decent detail, but are painfully slow updating. So we're stuck waiting for the base unit and the faster-updating, more detailed 2010 Navionics Update.

You're right that it'll be good for the bridge. If nothing else other than to confirm some suspicions. I think the real advantage of the structure scan will be locating hidden structure and good cover at lesser know spots.

Shawn I have the insight on my HDS and it is just fine updating, I turn it off and use the Navionics Platinum Plus. You are welcome to look at it and see if you want to get the insight model. The new update really sped up everything...just a thought

[Shawn Kimbro]

That's why I just want the base unit with the Navionics chip. Don't see the need for the Insight maps just to turn them off. That said, I didn't know you could even do that, so it's an option even if it is more expensive. Jim had the Insight unit in stock last time I checked.

This back-ordered unit is currently holding up delivery of my boat, and it's pissing me off, so yeah, I'm whining. Next time, I'll know to ask if the unit is in stock before I order it. I would love to have fished Friday morning before the snow. It was dead calm with a Nor'easter on the horizon. Perfect opportunity for a fish of a lifetime the way things are going this winter.