Lowrance 000-10236-001 Elite-5 DSI DownScan Imaging Chartplotter/Fishfinder with 5-Inch Color LCD and Basemap

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With Lowrance's standalone Elite-5 DSI imaging fishfinder with chartplotter, you're equipped with a technologically new way to look at finding--and fishing--hot spots clearly, precisely, and affordably.

Fish the Hot Spots... Clearly, Precisely, and Affordably

Picture-Perfect Fishfinding

Exclusive Lowrance DownScan Imaging innovation displays crystal-clear photo-like views of the underwater worlds below the boat. No interpretation needed to see:

• Thermoclines Exposed: Clearly see the boundary layer between the lower cooler water and, upper warmer, oxygen-rich zone where fish hang


• Fish Truly Revealed: Elite-5 DSI imaging leaves nothing to the imagination, clearly showing predator fish and baitfish schools


• Bottoms Uncovered: Easily distinguish between hard and soft bottoms, as well as fish and structure on/near the bottom


• Structure Disclosed: With photo-like views you can recognize all manner of structure at a glance, like bridge pilings, laydowns, ledges, drop-offs, vegetation, wrecks, etc.

Dual 455/800 kHz Coverage

Selectable 455 kHz sounding for wider and deeper sonar imaging coverage, with 800 kHz for enhanced viewing of targeted locations.

More Power (and Depth and Speed) to You

Elite-5 DSI fishfinders transmit 4,000W peak-to-peak/500W RMS power with recently-tested depths to 200 ft./61 m, and impressive bottom readings at boat speeds up to 40 mph. Optimum imaging speed of 8 mph and under.

Advanced Transducer

The Elite-5 DSI includes a low-profile, high-speed, transom-mount 455/800 kHz Skimmer DSI imaging transducer, complete with exclusive down-looking crystal, built-in temp sensor, and trolling motor-mount bracket option.

Precision GPS Position Accuracy

An internal, front-mounted, high-sensitivity 16-channel GPS antenna provides superior navigation guidance, even when mounted in-dash (external antenna option also available).

Multiple Map/Chart Options

Waterproof microSD media card slot accepts the most up-to-date mapcard options including Fishing Hot Spots Pro USA and LakeMaster in the U.S., and Navionics Gold worldwide.

Viewing Brilliance

The Elite5 DSI boasts a 5-inch SolarMAX 256-color TFT display with 480x480 pixel resolution, for unmatched viewing brightness and detail at wider angles and in bright sunlight. Adjustable fluorescent cold-cathode backlit screen and keypad for low-light or night angling.

Pick Your Favorite Color

Expanded sonar imaging display color palette choices offers optimum viewing for personal preference and water/light conditions.

Full Automatic or Manual

Elite-5 DSI is easy to use, with automatic fine-tuning for the best sonar imaging picture possible after power-up. But if you still want to get your hands dirty, the Advanced User Mode allows for full manual control of settings.

TrackBack Into Sonar History

Enjoy immediate scroll-back of imaging sonar history to review covered water and pinpoint spots (saves time and fuel trying to re-trace your path). With Elite-5 DSI, mark a waypoint at your cursor location with a simple press of a button.

Easy to Install and Use

A unique new keypad and quick-release bracket design offers easy installation, plus one-hand viewing adjustment, operation at-speed, and removal/reinstall.

What's in the Box

Lowrance Elite-5 DSI Fishfinder/Chartplotter, Mounting Bracket/Hardware, DSI Transducer/Power Cable, Documentation

Exclusive Lowrance DownScan Imaging innovation displays crystalclear photo-like views of structure, bottom, thermoclines, baitfish and predator fish directly beneath the boat. No interpretation needed. Selectable 455 kHz sounding for wider and deeper sonar imaging coverage, with 800 kHz for enhanced viewing of targeted locations. DSI fishfinders transmit 2,400W peak-to-peak/300W RMS power with recently-tested depths to 200 ft./61 m, and impressive bottom readings at boat speeds up to 50 mph. Optimum imaging speed is 8 mph and under. The brilliant 5 in., 480x480 pixel SolarMAX 256-color TFT display has unmatched screen brightness, contrast, resolution and viewing detail at wider angles and in bright sunlight. Adjustable screen and keypad backlight improves usability and visibility day or night. The internal 16-channel GPS antenna provides great WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS precision for navigation. And an external antenna option is also available for customized applications. A waterproof micro-SD memory card slot is fully compatible with Navionics Gold chartcards, as well as Fishing Hot Spots and Lake Master map cards in the microSD format for U.S. anglers. Built-in memory allows for up to 3,000 waypoints, 100 routes/100 waypoints per route and 100 retraceable plot trails/up to 10,000 points per trail. All of this, packaged with easy-to-use menus with Advanced Mode to expand features selection. An all-new case/mounting design provides for easy one-hand tilt/swivel view adjustment, removal and re-install - even fits same cut-out for previous 5 in. models for in-dash installations. And the new uniplug 1/4-turn connectors are compatible with earlier Lowrance uniplug installations to simplify upgrades to any new Elite model. Package includes mounting bracket, transom mount transducer, installation hardware, and owner's manual. Dimeinsions: 6.9"W x 5.4"H x 2.5"D.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003ZZ2HDA
• Item model number: 000-10236-001
  

Price : $649.00

Technical Details

• Fishfinder/Chartplotter with unique imaging, precision GPS navigation, and brilliant 5-inch color display
• Detailed, automatic photo-like viewing locates prime fishing spots under the boat
• Built-in precision GPS antenna and detailed basemap U.S. inland waters and coasts
• Dual-coverage imaging (455/800 kHz); 4,000W peak-to-peak, 500W RMS power
• Exclusive Lowrance down-looking sonar imaging innovation

Customer Reviews

I have had this unit for about a month, and have had it out 4 or 5 times. There is a lot to like about this product; but there are also some irritations. The fishfinder is excellent, and give a very clear image of the bottom. Also, the unit has built in GPS, which is great for marking locations with just a touch of the button. The screen size is good, and one has the option of full or split screen with combinations of GPS and/or fishfinder, however, it appears the fish finder does not have a full color option; but instead, a variety of two color options. I may be wrong on that, but I could not find a multicolor display option, and none of the two color options were as satisfying to me as the multicolor option on my past locators. The GPS works great, and automatically feeds both boat speed, and location to the screen, while the fishfinder transducer provides both depth and the water surface temp.

The unit has an array of automatic settings, which load presets, so the beginner does not have to bother with a lot of "set up".

Unfortunately the manual for this unit is one of the worse that I have ever seen on a fish locator. This is particularly troublesome because navigating through the menus is not particularly intuitive. In fact, it can be quite confusing. This is especially troublesome as the initial "Setup" selections may result in some options being left off the menus, with no simple way to access them if needed. The pathetic lack of good guidance in the instruction pamplet (it hardly qualifies as a manual) only serves to complicate the situation. It will tell you very little that will help in your pursuit of understanding.

There is a computer "Simulation Program" available from the Lowrance site, for the very simular Elite 5 model, which would have been very helpful if it were reliable; but I down loaded the program to four different computers running Win 7, Vista, and XP, and the program kept freezing on all four computers.

Also, the unit has a mini memory card slot, so maps can be changed or upgraded. The popular "HotMaps" series of HD lake maps can be loaded into this unit, according to the literature. I am not yet ready to pay an additional $100 plus for this upgrade.

In summary, this appears to be a great unit for the money. But I will not really know until I can find out how to fully access the features. A good manual, a reliable simulation program, and better yet, an instructional DVD would serve the purchaser well, but alas, for some reason Lowrance decided not to support this product to the degree it deserves. Too bad, as I suspect many persons will give up before they can figure out how to fully utilize this versatile, and seemingly well made little unit. This is the best fish finder that I have owned; far better resolution, and better clarity and detail when set up properly.

It was easy to install,took all of 15-20 minutes for my son and I to install the transducer pull the wires and mount it on the console . We did not do a flush mount,I mounted it next to my trusty Raytheon fish finder that I like so much. We fish Puget Sound for salmon with downriggers. Quite frequently we get fog bound and need a GPS. The GPS on this unit is spectacular. It gives us way-points to exact locations when we catch a fish that we can return to in the future. Also shows bottom contours on the maps for easy navigation for fishing. It has a lot of features that I have't used yet. The depth sounder is totally accurate as compared to my old one,but it only reads to 299 ft. depth. We fish in deeper water but rarely fish below 200 ft. I haven't seen a fish on it yet even though the Ratheon fish finder shows lots of fish. I have read and reread the instructions and still can't figure out how to see fish. I have used it at least six times already and the sonar screen just has little flecks on it,and shows the bottom contour. I wish the instructions were more user friendly. For the amount I paid for it I had hoped that the fish finder would be better than my old one,I could have just got a GPS for a lot cheaper. I am hoping that once I learn how to use it,it will get 5 stars,for now only 3 stars.