Looking for a fish finder for my new 2019 Hobie PA14

Hi guys!

I am absolutely stocked! I got an amazing deal on a basically new 2019 Pro Anger 14.

Now, to the next task of finding the right Fish Finder for my needs.

Since I am bit of a newbie in this regard, I am hoping to get some inputs from the community on this.

Requirements:

* At least 7 inch
* Down and side scanning
* good, robust quality
* Compatible with my hobie (I do not have the tools nor the know how to do a lot of custom work)
* Price should be (including the battery) under 1000 USD


Thanks all!

Cheers,
Seb.

Lowrance hook 7 , hobie thru plugs, 15ah lithium battery.... contact wind toys for install ... or find a friend that will do trade work for beer. Depending how  u want the FF mounted.. youll probably need the mounting accessories . Some people prefer Garmin, hummingbird or raymarine, simrad... swing by ur local west marine or outdoor store.. and see what they offer.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/LOWRANCE-HOOK-TRIPLESHOT-US-INLAND/2645703.uts?productVariantId=5458521&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04968899&rid=20&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246549&ds_rl=1246552&ds_rl=1252242&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-s2JmoDD5gIVQRh9Ch3OWQB_EAQYAiABEgIIlvD_BwE#!

I heard that new Hooks would be out in February.
At the 600 price point of that Hook 7, I am thinking 200 more for the elite ti2 7" with us/can nav+ which gives coastal and inland maps.
Of course, the Echomap 74sv looks nice too.

Looked loong and strong at the Garmins, but I feel that they are last in terms of picture quality (at least what I have seen at the WestMarine demo units). I agree that touch screen is super helpful on the water when one wants to operate a unit very fast.

My current ordered list is:

1. Raymarine Element 9HV (best combo of usability, picture quality, features and build quality)
2. Lowrance Elite Ti 9 (great usability, a bit behind in picture quality behind Hummingbird Helix and Raymarine Element)
3. Hummingbird Helix (best picture quality. Felt the usability was the worst and the build quality as well)
4. Garmin Echomap (good build quality, good usability and build. Poor picture quality)

Waiting for some sales on the Raymarine or Lowrance and then will probably pull the trigger on one of the two.