LOWRANCE HOOK 7: Yes or No?

[jpiatkowski]

I currently use a 5" Lowrance DSI and like everything about it except the fact that there is no sonar on this unit.  I am looking at buying the Lowrance Hook 7.  I see LOTS of negative comments.  Most involve slow recovery rate and poor screen when over 7 mph.  Can anyone tell me something good about this unit (Other than cheap price)?  Have you had any problems?  Is it a good unit?

[Andre wallyandre]

The problem that you mentionne was real but is been corected with the latest software update found here:

 http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Software-Updates/hook-software-20/

 

Plus you will benefit of the CHIRP technology. There is a built-in map but if you want something better you can get the model: 000-12666-01 With that one you are getting a Navionics+ card. You may pay $50 more but you are getting a $150 card value.

 

http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Fishfinder-Chartplotter/hook-7-en-us.aspx

[Hillbillyx-press]

Purchased hook 7 may . Sonar worked plotter was not working properly.

Lowrance Navionics took 3 months to correct.

Check out Furuno. Much better units.

[Andre wallyandre]

Purchased hook 7 may . Sonar worked plotter was not working properly.

Lowrance Navionics took 3 months to correct.

Check out Furuno. Much better units.

The problem related with the plotter has been corected on 10/26/2016 with this update:

 http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Software-Updates/hook-software-20/

 

No CHIRP with the Furuno