New fishfinder - Raytheon or Pinpoint????

[rlelvis]

Does anybody have any info, feedback or experience with Raytheon fishfinders. I am in the market for a new finder and have been looking at the Raytheon L470 and L750. I have also thought about one of the Pinpoints. The features of the Raytheon seem to be well thought out and the units seem to be easy to operate but I do not know anybody who has used one, this might be because of the cost or even worse, a poor finder? Raytheon has a very good reputation but I have never heard any info on their finders?

If anybody has any experience or knowledge, good or bad I would realy appreciate it.

Thanks in advance
Bob Baldwin

[800proX]

I used the L470 on the bow of my 620 Ranger last season and really liked it, it was very compatible with my LMS 350 on the console. I would recommend the unit as it is a great finder, and easy to use, and that is all i was looking for up front.

jeff

[rlelvis]

THANKS

800prox

[rlelvis]

How did you like your LMS 350?

[800proX]

i really do. i have over 125 waypoints and have gotten to be able to use it like the TV remote! I always like the ease of things and the LMS 350 is a dream IMO. I had an X65 b4 with the LMS 350 and they interfered with each other, and the Raytheon cured all that for me.

Jeff

[ND]

I use both; the Pinpoint 7500 system on bow and the Apelco( or now the 470)on the stern.(the Apelco is now Raytheon).Both have been trouble free and do their jobs well.Each one has specific purpose and I have not been dissapointed.Have used the for over three years,
You have to evaluate YOUR needs and then decide on the specific application you have in mind.Then do the homework on the features each one has and which ones are important to you.
(for strictly walleye I'd go with the pinpoint)

[Michman]

I use a Pinpoint 7500 on the bow, a 7520 on the console and a 7820 at the rear of the boat. All units are networked togeather. I have two transducers at the back of the boat which affords me a very wide view at the transom. The new units allow fabulous separation and the real time viewing performance is not matched by anyone in the marketplace today. As for customer service, no one is close. Take a long look before you buy and if you have any questions give Pinpoint a call. They are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

[BobbyJeanMcmurphy]

Uppear in Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma

[Dodge1]

I'm sure that either brand is very good but since I run a Pinpoint 7520 and a 7800 you could say I'm somewhat biased.

Evaluate each units features, pixels (imho vertical are more important then horizontal), speed of the display and then finally the cost. If you still can’t decide, flip a coin or ask your wife for her opinon ;)

[Hans]

> If you still can’t decide, flip a coin or ask your wife for her opinon ;)

My wife saw one of those "Fishing Buddy" style ones at Galyans, and thinks she'd just love it! :o :o

Hans

[Big_Al]

Have the L750 in the electronic command center and the L470 on the bow (with bow mount transducer). Both units have performed very well and are easy to use. The 750 is far superior to the 470 when considering detail and screen size. Had a problem powering up the 750 and service was excellent. I can run both units simultaneously with no interference on a 18' 4" boat.

Hope this helps
Al

[harv]

i got an eagle ultra classic last year and i love it to death. watched mayflies hatch up off the bottom with it-do you really need something better than that!?

[rlelvis]

I will be using this as a standalone finder and will use my boat in many situations. I am currently in Pensacola Fl fishing off shore but will be back in upstate NY on Lake Ontario by mid summer where it will be Walleye, smallmouth, and Musky, among others. Most of my past finders have been low end and realy only good for depth. Price is another big concideration also.

Any more thoughts

[rlelvis]

I will be using this as a standalone finder and will use my boat in many situations. I am currently in Pensacola Fl fishing off shore but will be back in upstate NY on Lake Ontario by mid summer where it will be Walleye, smallmouth, and Musky, among others. Most of my past finders have been low end and realy only good for depth. Price is another big concideration also.

Any more thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Good fishing and thanks for all the replys posted so far...

Bob

[rlelvis]

I will be using this as a standalone finder and will use my boat in many situations. I am currently in Pensacola Fl fishing off shore but will be back in upstate NY on Lake Ontario by mid summer where it will be Walleye, smallmouth, and Musky, among others. Most of my past finders have been low end and realy only good for depth. Price is another big concideration also.

Any more thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Good fishing and thanks for all the replys posted so far...

Bob

[rlelvis]

What model Pinpoint would be recomended for the above application???

Thanks
Bob