With the incredible palette of electronic wizardry available to boaters today, how do anglers sift through the choices and land a good bargain sounder? As with any purchase decision, finding value is key to solving the equation. In other words: Buying on a budget does not mean buying the cheapest piece of gear that will do the job.
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Expert Opinions
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Cost Factor
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Furuno, Inshore Budget Angler
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Furuno, Offshore Budget Angler
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Garmin, Inshore Budget Angler
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Garmin, Offshore Budget Anglers
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Humminbird, Inshore Budget Angler
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Humminbird, Offshore Budget Angler
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Lowrance, Inshore Budget Angler
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Raymarine, Inshore Budget Angler
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Raymarine, Offshore Budget Angler
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Simrad, Offshore Budget Angler
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Si-Tex, Inshore Budget Angler
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Si-Tex, Offshore Budget Angler
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Standard Horizon, Inshore Budget Angler
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