Lowrance 522c

[finch]

does anyone have one of these?  if so, do you like it?  I just picked one up today and got on the Lowrance website... only to find they're discontinued.  I'm just worried about that nice big LCD screen taking a crap.

thanks,
Andy

[JCAMERON]

I'm not an expert but I really doubt Lowrance manufactures the screen. If it chits out, take it out and see who makes it. You could probably replace it.

[Jdrummer]

Correct me if i'm wrong but is the 522 have the internal gps antenna? I have heard nothin good about those units to tell you the truth . I do believe if it craps out you will be able to trade it in or get something equal or lesser value type deal through lowrance.

[finch]

yes it does have the internal GPS antenna, I'm stoked to put it in the boat, just wanted to make sure it was a good one since it was kind of an impulse buy.  the salesman told me I could get it for $499 today only, how could I pass it up?

[Jdrummer]

Make shure there is nothing above the unit or the GPS will have issues ! I have heard nothing goods about !

[finch]

it will be mounted on my console with nothing above it but bright blue sky.

[tomcat]

I have the 522c on my boat and I love it I have had no problem with it. I have console steering with a wind shield. I have been told to keep it clear of the windshield cause it could cause interference.


tomcat

[burky]

i had two of them in my boat and the internal gps sucks.  going in and out all the time.  i had them on ram mounts clear of everything and they would lose contact for 10 to 15 min at a time.   the sonar part was great but gps no good.   hope your are better

[finch]

eh well I appreciate the honesty burky, I took the display model off of "demo" mode and it picked up GPS signal just fine inside the store.. tin roof and all.  I wonder if there is a way to add on a GPS antenna?