Fish finder advice

[dubob]

@mdt

finally have my decision on a fishfinder for my boat. A fellow co-worker gave me a lowrance elite 7x finder that he had taken off of his boat.  Couldn’t beat the price.  Just ordered a transducer and a power cord for it. We’ll see how it goes.  Thanks for all of the advice.

I have the same unit on my ThunderJet.  Bought it at a Cabela’s Bargain Cave in Texas for under $500.  The previous owner had mounted the transducer on top of the mounting bracket (pointing up) and brought it back to them.  Been working great ever since I installed it with the transducer pointing down.  ?

[mdt]

I am looking to retire soon and was thinking of giving myself a gift. Want to get a new fish finder for my boat (Lund 1800 Big fisherman).  Looking for advice as to what I should buy?  If possible want to spend under $1500. Suggestions?