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pokey27 03-21-2011 01:26 PM

Ya thats the main reason i want one think I might buy that 172 from 10K4u if he will get back with me his mail box is full lol

pitts1313 03-21-2011 02:07 PM

Just got rid of my speedo in the dash, and installed a lowrance hd-5 with "lake insight" was about $700. not only is it high def, but sonar, fuel sensors, water temp, water pressure, etc can all be displayed if you buy the additional sensors. I wanted it mainly for navigation and fuel used. I can't stand the inaccurate fuel gauges that rock.

pokey27 03-21-2011 02:11 PM

Thats not a bad idea do you think it would fit in my dash on the 27 cuse there just isnt much room to put one

pokey27 03-21-2011 02:13 PM

It would also save me from buying a new speedo when I put in the new gauges

pitts1313 03-21-2011 03:42 PM

You can download the template at lowrance website. It is a pdf that is actual size that you can cut out and see if it fits. I was about to buy a gps speedo to replace the water pressure speedo. By the time you purchase the gps speedo head and the receiver you are at $500. Don't know if you know it are not, but look for a gps unit with NEMA output. The NEMA output off of the gps can provide the speed to a gps speedo head unit (will save you from buying a $250 receiver, would just need the speedo headunit AND the chartplotter). Also, I like that ladder on your trailer. bet that comes in handy. Like to have ones on the side and the front.


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