RayMarine A50D

[gblitzer]

Has anybody had any experience with the RayMarine A50D chartplotter/fishfinder? I'm thinking about buying but have no reviews to go on, only the description which sounds impressive.

[scallop2]

I have the a70d on my 20ft. c.c. and love it . Once you learn to use it to its full ppotential you will love it . The fishfinder it very good and the unit can take the abuse of a c.c. .

[gblitzer]

Thanks, Scallop, I'm on the edge about spending that much money when a Humminbird might do. But I know I would use the chartplotter feature in sometimes strange waters, like Chesapeake Bay, Cape Cod and waters of Long Island.

[Kml]

I have an A60. It is OK. The fish finder is good. The cartography that came with the unit makes the plotter side a little weak. I liked my older garmin unit with the g-charts better. I may upgrade the chart chip this year and see if I like it better.

[Kml]

And I should note that the only reason I bought a this unit is that West marine had it on sale for silly cheap. I think it was less than 500 bucks.