Loweance/Eagle Sonars
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Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference I can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be so different? Dan?? Any ideas? — Visit The BassPro at: www.thebasspro.net My new Motto: "Too invested to quit" www.outdoorfrontiers.com
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Are you sure that they have the same spec’s? Used to be, and I must admit I have not paid attention in quite some time, Lowrance had double the power output and better resolution for similar units. I suppose that could have changed. Carlos
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> Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference > between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? > Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference I > can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle > doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be so > different? > Dan?? Any ideas?
Dan is probably the authority on this subject, but from everything that I’ve been told by people in the industry, you’ve noticed about the only difference between the two units. Internally, they’re the same. But someone could have been blowing smoke….. — Steve OutdoorFrontiers.com http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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I think at one time, Eagles were for the retail store sales and Lowrance brands were only available from boat dealers and such. Now both brands are available everywhere and I’ve studied the specs and can’t find a difference except for the price. But then what’s the difference between a GMC and a Chevy? Mark McCoy <a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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>I think at one time, Eagles were for the retail store sales and Lowrance brands >were only available from boat dealers and such. Now both brands are available >everywhere and I’ve studied the specs and can’t find a difference except for >the price. >But then what’s the difference between a GMC and a Chevy?
GMC trucks are always heavier duty than similar Chevy. ie 1500 GMC has suspension similar to Chevy 2500. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Mark McCoy ><a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> >Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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Check the specs again. I believe you will find that the Lowrance units (but not all the models) will have a back up memory so that you do not have to reset your settings in the manual mode. I use Eagle units and they do not and now that I use mine in manual only, I am going to upgrade to the Lowrance units of the same power. Steve Erwin
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I think at one time, Eagles were for the retail store sales and Lowrance brands > were only available from boat dealers and such. Now both brands are available > everywhere and I’ve studied the specs and can’t find a difference except for > the price. > But then what’s the difference between a GMC and a Chevy? > Mark McCoy > <a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> > Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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I had this same question. And asked Eagle, Lowrance, and posted on newsgroups… Here’s the answer – Quality control is the same. Specs are the same. FEATURES is the ONLY difference!!!!!!! Generally, Lowrance is a little more – you are mainly paying for the name, but you do get a few more features. E.g., I was debating b/w a Low X-71 and Eag. Fishmark160. They are identical, except: lowrance has a face cover, lowrance has a "flasher", lowrance has memory for the custom settings (Eagle, you have to reset them every time.) I opted for the Eagle. My only issue, my Eagle screen ‘fogs’ up on the interior slightly, making it difficult to view. I have corresponded w/ Eagle and Lowrance and they offered to take care of the problem (repair, trade, or upgrade to Lowrance for additional $). I’m waiting for the off season to act, as I use it every weekend!!! -Mark – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference > between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? > Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference I > can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle > doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be so > different? > Dan?? Any ideas?
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>GMC trucks are always heavier duty than similar Chevy. >ie 1500 GMC has suspension similar to Chevy 2500.
Actually that’s incorrect. On the standard 1500 vehicles, the Chevy has heavier rear springs and 1,000 lbs. more towing capacity. Check the specs listed below: Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 REGULAR CAB 2WD 133.0" W.B. CC15903 Pickup 2D 8 ft. Air Conditioning Alternator, 105-Amp. Axle Ratio, 3.08 (Before 6-29-01) or 3.42 (After 6-29-01) (Must Code) Axle, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. Axle, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. Battery, H.D. 600-cca Body, Fleetside (Must Code) Brakes, Power F&R Disc Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock Bumpers, Chrome F&R w/Rear Step Clock, Digital (w/Radio) Cup Holders, (2) Drivetrain, RWD Emission Equipment, Federal (Must Code) Engine: V6, SFI, 4.3 Liter (Must Code) Fuel Tank, 34.0 Gal. Cap. GVWR, 6400-lb. (Must Code) Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter Grille, Argent Headlamp Control, Auto Lights: Daytime Running, Engine Comp’t., Exterior Cargo & Glove Box Mirror, RH Visor Vanity Mirrors, Dual Paint, Solid (Must Code) Payload, 2189-lb. Power Outlets, (2) Preferred Equipment Group-1SA (Must Code) Radio, AM/FM Stereo Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag Seat, Vinyl Split Bench (Must Code) Springs, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. Springs, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. Stabilizer Bar, Front Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering, Power Suspension Pkg., Solid Smooth Ride (Must Code) Tachometer Tires, (5) P235/75R16 BSW (Must Code) Tongue Load, 1000-lb. Max. Towing Cap., 8400-lb. Max (When Properly Equipped) Trailer Wiring Harness Trans., 5-Spd. Manual w/Overdrive (Must Code — Credit) W/S Wipers, Intermittent Wheels, Painted Argent General Specifications: 2WD Models: W.B. 133.0"; O.L. 222.1" (w/o Rear Bumper); Width 78.5" (w/o Mirrors); Height 71.0"; Curb Weight 4121-lbs. Warranty: 3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Sheet Metal Rust-Thru. Engine Specifications: Code L35; VIN W; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 200; Torque 260 Code LU3; VIN X; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 200; Torque 260 Code LR4; VIN V; Cylinders V8; Liters 4.8; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 270; Torque 285 Code LM7; VIN T; Cylinders V8; Liters 5.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 285; Torque 325 EPA Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 2WD w/L35 & LU3 4.3L Engine & Manual Trans.: City 16; Hwy 21 2WD w/L35 & LU3 4.3L Engine & Auto Trans.: City 15; Hwy 20 2WD w/LR4 4.8L Engine w/Manual Trans.: City 16; Hwy 20 2WD w/LR4 4.8L Engine w/Auto Trans.: City 15; Hwy 20 2WD w/LM7 5.3L Engine: City 15; Hwy 19 GMC SIERRA 1500 REGULAR CAB 2WD 133.0" W.B. TC15903 Pickup 2D 8 ft. Air Conditioning, Dual-Zone Manual Alternator, 105-Amp. Axle Ratio, 3.42 (Must Code) Axle, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. Axle, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. Battery, H.D. 600-cca Body, Wideside (Must Code) Brakes, Power F&R Disc Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock Bumpers, Chrome Front & Painted Rear Step Carpeting Clock, Digital (w/Radio) Cup Holders Driver’s Information Center Drivetrain, RWD Emission Equipment, Federal (Must Code) Engine: V6, SFI, 4.3 Liter (Must Code) Entry System, Illuminated Floor Mats Fuel Tank, 34.0 Gal. Cap. GVWR, 6400-lb. (Must Code) Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter Grille Surround, Gray Headlamp Control, Auto Lights: Daytime Running, Dual Exterior Cargo & Reading Marketing Option Pkg.-1SA (Must Code) Mirror, RH Visor Vanity Mirrors, Dual Paint, Solid (Must Code) Payload, 2123-lb. Power Outlets, (2) Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/CD Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag Seats, Custom Cloth Split Bench (Must Code) w/Folding Rear Springs, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. Springs, Rear: 3686-lb. Cap. Stabilizer Bar, Front Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering, Power Suspension Pkg., Solid Smooth Ride (Must Code) Tachometer Tire, Conventional Spare Tires, (4) P235/75R16 BSW (Must Code) Tow Hooks, Front Towing Cap., 8300-lb. Max. (When Properly Equipped) Trans., 5-Spd. Manual w/Overdrive (Must Code–Credit) Trip Computer W/S Wipers, Intermittent Wheels, Painted Steel General Specifications: 2WD Models: W.B. 133.0"; O.L. 222.1" (w/o Rear Bumper); Width 78.5"; Height 71.0"; Curb Weight 4227-lbs. Warranty: 3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Sheet Metal Rust-Thru. Engine Specifications: Code LU3; VIN X; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction MFI; HP 200; Torque 260 Code LR4; VIN V; Cylinders V8; Liters 4.8; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 270; Torque 285 Code LM7; VIN T; Cylinders V8; Liters 5.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 285; Torque 325 EPA Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 2WD w/LU3 4.3L E ngine: City 15; Hwy 20 2WD w/LM7 5.3L Engine: City 15; Hwy 19 NOTE: MPG’s Not Updated to 2003 Specifications. Mark McCoy <a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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Same specs but look under them. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->GMC trucks are always heavier duty than similar Chevy. >ie 1500 GMC has suspension similar to Chevy 2500. >Actually that’s incorrect. On the standard 1500 vehicles, the Chevy has heavier > rear springs and 1,000 lbs. more towing capacity. Check the specs listed >below: >Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 REGULAR CAB 2WD 133.0" W.B. >CC15903 Pickup 2D 8 ft. > Air Conditioning > Alternator, 105-Amp. > Axle Ratio, 3.08 (Before 6-29-01) or 3.42 (After 6-29-01) (Must Code) > Axle, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. > Axle, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. > Battery, H.D. 600-cca > Body, Fleetside (Must Code) > Brakes, Power F&R Disc > Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock > Bumpers, Chrome F&R w/Rear Step > Clock, Digital (w/Radio) > Cup Holders, (2) > Drivetrain, RWD > Emission Equipment, Federal (Must Code) > Engine: V6, SFI, 4.3 Liter (Must Code) > Fuel Tank, 34.0 Gal. Cap. > GVWR, 6400-lb. (Must Code) > Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter > Grille, Argent > Headlamp Control, Auto > Lights: Daytime Running, Engine Comp’t., Exterior Cargo & Glove Box > Mirror, RH Visor Vanity > Mirrors, Dual > Paint, Solid (Must Code) > Payload, 2189-lb. > Power Outlets, (2) > Preferred Equipment Group-1SA (Must Code) > Radio, AM/FM Stereo > Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag > Seat, Vinyl Split Bench (Must Code) > Springs, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. > Springs, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. > Stabilizer Bar, Front > Steering Wheel, Tilt > Steering, Power > Suspension Pkg., Solid Smooth Ride (Must Code) > Tachometer > Tires, (5) P235/75R16 BSW (Must Code) > Tongue Load, 1000-lb. Max. > Towing Cap., 8400-lb. Max (When Properly Equipped) > Trailer Wiring Harness > Trans., 5-Spd. Manual w/Overdrive (Must Code — Credit) > W/S Wipers, Intermittent > Wheels, Painted Argent >General Specifications: > 2WD Models: W.B. 133.0"; O.L. 222.1" (w/o Rear Bumper); Width 78.5" (w/o >Mirrors); Height 71.0"; Curb Weight 4121-lbs. >Warranty: > 3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside >Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Sheet Metal Rust-Thru. >Engine Specifications: > Code L35; VIN W; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 200; Torque >260 > Code LU3; VIN X; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 200; Torque >260 > Code LR4; VIN V; Cylinders V8; Liters 4.8; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 270; Torque >285 > Code LM7; VIN T; Cylinders V8; Liters 5.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 285; Torque >325 >EPA Estimated Miles Per Gallon: > 2WD w/L35 & LU3 4.3L Engine & Manual Trans.: City 16; Hwy 21 > 2WD w/L35 & LU3 4.3L Engine & Auto Trans.: City 15; Hwy 20 > 2WD w/LR4 4.8L Engine w/Manual Trans.: City 16; Hwy 20 > 2WD w/LR4 4.8L Engine w/Auto Trans.: City 15; Hwy 20 > 2WD w/LM7 5.3L Engine: City 15; Hwy 19 >GMC SIERRA 1500 REGULAR CAB 2WD 133.0" W.B. >TC15903 Pickup 2D 8 ft. > Air Conditioning, Dual-Zone Manual > Alternator, 105-Amp. > Axle Ratio, 3.42 (Must Code) > Axle, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. > Axle, Rear: 3750-lb. Cap. > Battery, H.D. 600-cca > Body, Wideside (Must Code) > Brakes, Power F&R Disc > Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock > Bumpers, Chrome Front & Painted Rear Step > Carpeting > Clock, Digital (w/Radio) > Cup Holders > Driver’s Information Center > Drivetrain, RWD > Emission Equipment, Federal (Must Code) > Engine: V6, SFI, 4.3 Liter (Must Code) > Entry System, Illuminated > Floor Mats > Fuel Tank, 34.0 Gal. Cap. > GVWR, 6400-lb. (Must Code) > Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter > Grille Surround, Gray > Headlamp Control, Auto > Lights: Daytime Running, Dual Exterior Cargo & Reading > Marketing Option Pkg.-1SA (Must Code) > Mirror, RH Visor Vanity > Mirrors, Dual > Paint, Solid (Must Code) > Payload, 2123-lb. > Power Outlets, (2) > Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/CD > Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag > Seats, Custom Cloth Split Bench (Must Code) w/Folding Rear > Springs, Front: 3150-lb. Cap. > Springs, Rear: 3686-lb. Cap. > Stabilizer Bar, Front > Steering Wheel, Tilt > Steering, Power > Suspension Pkg., Solid Smooth Ride (Must Code) > Tachometer > Tire, Conventional Spare > Tires, (4) P235/75R16 BSW (Must Code) > Tow Hooks, Front > Towing Cap., 8300-lb. Max. (When Properly Equipped) > Trans., 5-Spd. Manual w/Overdrive (Must Code–Credit) > Trip Computer > W/S Wipers, Intermittent > Wheels, Painted Steel >General Specifications: > 2WD Models: W.B. 133.0"; O.L. 222.1" (w/o Rear Bumper); Width 78.5"; Height >71.0"; Curb Weight 4227-lbs. >Warranty: > 3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside >Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Sheet Metal Rust-Thru. >Engine Specifications: > Code LU3; VIN X; Cylinders V6; Liters 4.3; Fuel Induction MFI; HP 200; Torque >260 > Code LR4; VIN V; Cylinders V8; Liters 4.8; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 270; Torque >285 > Code LM7; VIN T; Cylinders V8; Liters 5.3; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 285; Torque >325 >EPA Estimated Miles Per Gallon: > 2WD w/LU3 4.3L E ngine: City 15; Hwy 20 > 2WD w/LM7 5.3L Engine: City 15; Hwy 19 >NOTE: MPG’s Not Updated to 2003 Specifications. >Mark McCoy ><a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> >Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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Actually Steve,Charles has it backwards; Eagle has the cheap (& breakable) screw-in type connectors. Lowrance has very solid & stable push-in type connectors. Warren – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference > between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? > Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference I > can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle > doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be > so > different? > Dan?? Any ideas? > Dan is probably the authority on this subject, but from everything that I’ve > been told by people in the industry, you’ve noticed about the only > difference between the two units. Internally, they’re the same. > But someone could have been blowing smoke….. > — > Steve > OutdoorFrontiers.com > http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com > G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. > http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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Warren, I have an Eagle Accura and it has the push in type. Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Actually Steve,Charles has it backwards; Eagle has the cheap (& breakable) >screw-in type connectors. Lowrance has very solid & stable push-in type >connectors. >Warren > > Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference > > between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? > > Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference >I > > can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle > > doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be > so > > different? > > Dan?? Any ideas? > Dan is probably the authority on this subject, but from everything that >I’ve > been told by people in the industry, you’ve noticed about the only > difference between the two units. Internally, they’re the same. > But someone could have been blowing smoke….. > — > Steve > OutdoorFrontiers.com > http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com > G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. > http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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My Eagle on front has the push-in type. — Visit The BassPro at: www.thebasspro.net My new Motto: "Too invested to quit" www.outdoorfrontiers.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Actually Steve,Charles has it backwards; Eagle has the cheap (& breakable) > screw-in type connectors. Lowrance has very solid & stable push-in type > connectors. > Warren > > Ok… someone’s gotta know the answer to this. What is the difference > > between a Lowrance Sonar, and the Eagle equivalant? > > Both have the same features, and specs… the only noticable difference > I > > can see is that Lowrance has the screw in type connectors, and Eagle > > doesn’t. What is it, that would be so different that the prices would be > so > > different? > > Dan?? Any ideas? > Dan is probably the authority on this subject, but from everything that > I’ve > been told by people in the industry, you’ve noticed about the only > difference between the two units. Internally, they’re the same. > But someone could have been blowing smoke….. > — > Steve > OutdoorFrontiers.com > http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com > G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. > http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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Thats something I need to look for… I’ve been using the auto settings for too long. Dan’s video has taught me different! — Visit The BassPro at: www.thebasspro.net My new Motto: "Too invested to quit" www.outdoorfrontiers.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Check the specs again. I believe you will find that the Lowrance units (but > not all the models) will have a back up memory so that you do not have to > reset your settings in the manual mode. I use Eagle units and they do not > and now that I use mine in manual only, I am going to upgrade to the > Lowrance units of the same power. > Steve Erwin > I think at one time, Eagles were for the retail store sales and Lowrance > brands > were only available from boat dealers and such. Now both brands are > available > everywhere and I’ve studied the specs and can’t find a difference except > for > the price. > But then what’s the difference between a GMC and a Chevy? > Mark McCoy > <a href="http://www.mccoysmarket.com">McCoy’s Market </a><br> > Bumpus Mills, Tennessee<br>
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My Eagle has push in type. I just wish I knew how to use it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >My Eagle on front has the push-in type.
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They must have changed then. My Lowrance’s have the push-in types as well, I know Eagle used to have the other types… Warren
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My Eagle has push in type. > I just wish I knew how to use it. >My Eagle on front has the push-in type.
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Warren,
> Actually Steve,Charles has it backwards; Eagle has the cheap (& breakable) > screw-in type connectors. Lowrance has very solid & stable push-in type > connectors.
Actually, both my Eagle ProID’s have push-in connectors. Ken — Ken White Clipper Functions for Delphi and C++ Builder http://www.adpsi.com
