Sonar/GPS recommendations?

[fisher_king2004]

Time to upgrade my open water electronics. I'm looking to buy a new sonar/GPS unit for my boat. Budget is between $500 and $1000.

What are some features that I should consider and what experience do others have with brands? I've got a gift certificate for Cabelas so it will have to be available there.

[Wade Joseph]

I too would be interested in recommendations. My budget is a bit lower tho, with about 600 being tops.

[PierBridge]

I know Reeds had the Lowrance 334c on sale for $500 that's a sonar/gps combo with built in antenna it's color also. Hanson just bought one and he likes it.

Or you could the New 500 "520/522" series is a good unit but you will be paying a little more around $650 for the external or internal antenna models.

All units use the latest Map Chips available.

fisher king with your budget you should be able to upgrade to a bigger screen if you want maybe find a 25c.

[DrJ]

Cabelas has the 330C on clearance at 399.00. Iv'e been real happy with mine since 2003. DrJ.