shopping for new fish finder. Garmin. a few questions.

[Hobious]

my crappy lowrance 5" broke.  the water temp is always 64 deg, and I see maybe 30% of the bottom stuff.  parked next to my friends kayak, his fish finder looks like magic.  he can see bushes.  haha.

I didnt install mine into my new kayak hull.  waste of effort.

so I want the Garmin UHD 73sv.  for the lake maps.  well, my timing blows.  it is discontinued.  they have a new 73sv-pro or something.  $950!!!  hard NO.

I can find the UHD 74sv for $600 easily.  then add maps (on sale) for $150.  thoughts?  is the new pro model worth it?

I hope to call Garmin tech support tomorrow.  I like this system because I could add forward facing sonar, if I wanted later down the road. 

[Princeton_Man]

I've always been amazed at how quickly Garmin products seem to completely sell out everywhere almost the minute a new model is announced. Yes, the 74SV with added maps will work as well. You might want to call Hodges Marine and see if they can be helpful.

[Mike Cork]

Do some checking around, but yes 74 and add maps will serve you well. I know many are saying the new upgraded units are better but not "that" much better