Raymarine or Furuno

[stinger]

Ok...I know this subject has been kicked around but I still haven't made up my mind :? . The two units that I'm considering are the Raymarine DS600x or the Furuno FCV-620. Both are in the same price range and both get great accolades when they are brought up.

I'm going to the sportsmen show in Harrisburg in a couple weeks but this stuff just doesn't get any representation at this show :shock: :x . Lorwance is the only company that shows up at the Harrisburg show. How about the Springfield show? These guys at that show? I really would like to see the units live and in person but no one carries either line in the Binghamton area.

I guess I'm looking for a vote of confidence from someone that may have seen or used both machines and had an opinion of what one they liked the best & why. Thanks for any input. My boat really needs a nice birthday gift and that is Feb 13th . I have to buy something pretty soon just to get through the winter.

[motoman]

STINGER .. i am in almost the same boat i want too up grade too but am not sure what too get i was looking at some of the lowance lcx"s on line but i am a hands on person and want too get the most for my money ! i was about too put a post up but ill just lurk here if ya dont mind lol , are you in the $600 range ? i here alot of people yelling FURUNO and did"nt now if they were talking 500 too 600 or 2000 too 4000 and i here about the new digital stuff coming out , i would like too here whats best in this range P.S i just got 6 more rod holders ,

[stinger]

Moto jump on board. These units are in the $800.00 to $900.00 range. Google up them and check out the specs. They both are the newer digital units. Tought decision without seeing them. I'm sure either one will do the job.

[J.D.]

Furuno FCV620 for me. 2 seasons and lovin' it.

Got my best price here.......

http://www.hodgesmarine.com/FURUNO-FCV620-FISH-FINDER-p/furfcv620.htm

Hodges will also buy your old electronics outright or take them in trade. I guess there is a big market for used stuff in Fla.

[motoman]

ok ive been price hunting found them in the 700 range ,anyony here give lou mebers smoking deals, looks like we mite take two if the price is right ?

[Rich D]

Ok, I have the Furuno FCV 620, as does Erbyjoe, we both bought ours from BY Owner Electronics, the owners name is Jim, awesome guy, and knows his sheeit. Here is the link to his site:

http://www.byownerelectronics.com/store ... p?cat=2596

He will beat anyones price, free shipping, and always there for you. As far as the unit, I can tell you that you will not be dissapointed withthe Furuno, I am seeing fish I never saw with my Lowrance. Granted it was the old 350A, but still, this is an awesome machine. I am still hearing problems with the Raymarine, but not like when they first came out, so I would say you will not be dissapointed with either one. The Furuno is a 600 watt unit, while the raymarine is a 500 watt unit. Is there a differance in 100 watts? I am not sure, but I am sure you will hear the pros and cons here. Good Luck.

Rich

[motoman]

whats the deal with through hull of transim mount transducers , ive always had them mounted out back , is the a performance gain for one too the other ?

[J.D.]

Check out this link for more transducer info.

http://www.raymarine.com/raymarine/SubmittedFiles/fish_index/xducer_guide/transducer_guide.pdf

[motoman]

thanks JD i am now up too speed on the transducers !

[Erbyjoe]

Her you go guys I found this on the hull truth site I think this might help.Go down to bluewaterpirate post he has videos and pictures on the DX500 and the Furuno 620 in action

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thre ... 54&posts=4

[stinger]

Great replies.........thanks Rich, JD, Erby' for the links. I'll be checking them out today while at the office :shock: . Besides it's MLK day and things will be quiet.

I'm sure Moto as well as I, appreciate the imput. Hope there is more coming.

[motoman]

good stuff you guys like the video , thxs a bunch , what are you thinking stinger ? im thinking furuno as it stands and from the info so far !

[southshoremarine]

I have great prices on both $705 on the Furuno $777 for the Ray

[southshoremarine]

$505 on the ds 500

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[stinger]

southshoremarine

I have great prices on both $705 on the Furuno $777 for the Ray

Looks like I'm pretty sure that I'll go with the Furuno FCV620.

Does that $705 price include the transducer?

...also is it a new unit or refurbished?

[southshoremarine]

Includes Transom Mount Unit is brand new price doesnt include tax

[stinger]

Thanks for the quick reply.

I see that you are a new member here. What are the details about your store/website? Do you have a link to it so we can check out your store?

[southshoremarine]

Honestly I Sell through my marina (Wilson Boatyard) just getting things started ill be at the LOTSA event this weekend. I have great pricing on any maufacturer including $375 for Moor subtrolls and $400 for depth raider.

[motoman]

sounds like good prices , could ya do any better if me and stinger came up and took two of them off your hands and could you throw out a price on the furuno 585 ? thx john

[southshoremarine]

Ill throw in free shipping on the units Furuno fcv cv 585 @ $1206.00 I have the Ray DS500 at $500 if anyone is interested

[motoman]

are you going too have the 620 on hand at the show , and out of staters can avoid tax right ? , if so i will be coming perpared too buy ! let us know and thanks for the replys . john

[southshoremarine]

Sorry everything will be advance orders ships within 24 hours and have your choice of shipping $10 3days to $20 overnight No tax for out of staters

[motoman]

ok now how would one place an order , with you ?

[stinger]

Moto....sent you a PM yesterday.....did you read it?

[motoman]

stinger ,ya i got it ,i hit ya back up . southshore are you going too have a table set up , who will i look for south shore marine ? got a name for me of something too find you this weekend ? looking forward too meeting you ! john