CHIRP. Your opinions and expertise wanted.

[slothman]

Admit: this is a repost from the general discussions forum. I'm just looking for lots of opinions and I know some of you hang out only on the individual lake forums.

 

I am really thinking of pulling the trigger on a new Garmin echomap 73sv. I can buy the old model for significantly less than the chirp model. My question to all you electronics gurus: How important is chirp? How much of a difference does it make?

 

I'm really looking forward to using my unit to locate fish and structure. I just got my first boat (used) and am very excited to join a bass club and do some minor local tournament fishing.

 

i know some of you are really knowledgeable about this and I would love to hear from you. I don't take large purchases lightly and could really use some guidance. 

Thanks.

 

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I am really thinking of pulling the trigger on a new Garmin echomap 73sv. I can buy the old model for significantly less than the chirp model. My question to all you electronics gurus: How important is chirp? How much of a difference does it make?

 

I'm really looking forward to using my unit to locate fish and structure. I just got my first boat (used) and am very excited to join a bass club and do some minor local tournament fishing.

 

i know some of you are really knowledgeable about this and I would love to hear from you. I don't take large purchases lightly and could really use some guidance. 

Thanks.

[Ketchup]

Last year during the BP spring fishing event they had that unit on sale 1/2 price with free install, so I bought one and had the Service Pro's there install. Andy did a great job "he's a member here". I used that unit ALOT for the past year. I didn't find anything that I disliked about it.  I researched beforehand and knew I didn't need chirp so this unit fit my needs. Crystal clear screen, ease of use, etc.   I most likely will be buying 2 here soon of the same. 

[Ketchup]

[conorsixtakc]

CHIRP's going to give you better marking detail at greater depths than scanning sonar.

[slothman]

I guess for my needs it looks like non-chirp will work. Especially since this unit will be my console unit. If it was going up front, I think I'd want chirp for sure for the better separation and detail. (The free installation is attractive too.)

 

Thanks for for all the input.