New Graph Elite 7 HDI??

set'em good · Post by **set'em good** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:07 am

I am also looking to purchase a new graph for the front of my boat. I was looking at the Elite 7 HDI and it does look like the best for the money. I was woundering what the next level of graph would be. Looking for "dowmscan/structure scan" for sure or even sideview, not sure if I would use chartplotter or not. Is there something better for under $1500 or just a waste of extra cash?

Thanks,
Set'Em Good

set'em good · Post by **set'em good** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:56 pm

Also will I need a different type of trolling motor transducer or can I use the regular Lowrance transducer?

Can structure scan be added to this model?

Can I mark waypoints?

Any help is appreciated

Set'Em Good

Diatte · Post by **Diatte** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:41 pm

I had this unit, thinking it would be good enough and that I wouldnt need structure scan later. You cannot add structure scan. It does just about everything else though. I recently sold mine and bought a HB 998c HD SI. $1250 on ebay, 8" screen, SI, DI, 2D sonar, everything, for around $500 less than a comprable HDS 7. At first glance my Elite 7 was definately easier to navigate but I will figure this HB out.

Diatte · Post by **Diatte** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:42 pm

Also, to mount it to the TM all you need is the mounting kit, uses the same transducer.

Bill Talley · Post by **Bill Talley** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:53 pm

on this Elite 7 HDI, can you up load saved way points? and can you interlink it with the HDS9 touch screen for structure scan?

Ken Sauret · Post by **Ken Sauret** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:05 pm

You can load waypoints on the Elite HDI but that is a stand alone unit, no networking. You will need to save a new waypoint on each unit. The Elite is the best value for the money. Sometimes it is about the budget and that is where this unit is a good option.