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Topic: Lowrance Elite-4 HDI Fish Finder  (Read 7309 times)

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TCAT

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  • Location: Benicia,CA
  • Date Registered: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 76
Call first
I might have purchased last one today


Calikayaker

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  • Location: Chowchilla, Ca
  • Date Registered: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 42
I have the elite 4 hdi but unfortunately I have not used it yet do to not having a battery to hook it to.


TCAT

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  • Location: Benicia,CA
  • Date Registered: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 76
Found a spot on the Cuda for the Lowrance HDI transducer.  Saw a post showing a skid bracket and went ahead and fabricated one.  Worried about banging it so I used a rubber hose to give it the ability to move a little if hit.  Hope to test it out this weekend.
TCAT Tony


FishingForTheCure

  • "I'm going to make dinner because my colors taste like hungry"
  • Manatee
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  • Location: Aromas
  • Date Registered: Apr 2010
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SeaWeed

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If you follow the directions the HDI fits the 2014 hobie just fine. I did the mtg and wiring just seem not to be able to find the screen in the garage it is a mess.
SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!


  • Location: North Bend, OR
  • Date Registered: Aug 2013
  • Posts: 29
Hey guys, it appears my FF decided to take a dump before GS8. I am currently looking at the Elite 4 HDI. This question goes out to the people that are using this unit. How do you like it? I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a new FF and this has been the one that I have been going back and forth with. The other being the next size up, Elite 5. I don't need the bigger screen.
The price point on the elite 4 is just right. I'm just curious about its performance. Any feed back would be great!
I can't wait for this weekend!

Chris-
1st place 2013 Angler of the Day Kayak Fishing Challenge
2013 Hobie Outback
2014 Hobie Revo13


bloodbath

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  • Date Registered: Jun 2007
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Nice rig job TCAT!
2011 Albion Open 1st place
2014 Lowrance Rockfish Classic 1st place
Kayaks are cool!


WingShooter

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  • I fish not to escape life but to live it.
  • Branson Baits
  • Location: Mather
  • Date Registered: Aug 2009
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Hey Ling, ling.

I have a 4HDI and I really like it. It's funny I thought I wouldn't like it as much as my bigger screen HDI but it seems I'm using it a lot.  I've got it on a yak attack rail with a ram ball, arm and Ram/Lowance mount. I actually received it to do a review but it seems this review is not ending anytime soon.  :smt002

I'll have it as GS if you want to check it out.

Mike
www.bransonbaits.com 

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  • Location: North Bend, OR
  • Date Registered: Aug 2013
  • Posts: 29
Thanks for the reply!  I'm going to order it tomorrow and hope that it gets here by Thursday! I have been wanting this thing for a while but couldn't justify the upgrade. But since my current FF lamed out...it just makes sense.
1st place 2013 Angler of the Day Kayak Fishing Challenge
2013 Hobie Outback
2014 Hobie Revo13


FishingForTheCure

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It will perform just as good as the 5", just with a slightly smaller screen   :smt002

Bill


Madcat

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  • Date Registered: May 2011
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I just ordered the Elite-4 HDI last night. Wife talked me into spending a bit less so she can go finish her art degree. I still managed to spend a grand between a FF, a gopro, mounting hardware and some other accessories...

Santa Cruz Raptor SoT - sold
Hobie Outback - sold
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