Barry,

Cabelas Bargain Cave has not Maps East, I think it might have all the lakes you need in high def, but call Navionics and ask, they are in Mass (down the cape)

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boating/Boating-Electronics/Lake-Map-Software%7C/pc/104794380/c/104707080/sc/104425380/Navionics-HotMaps-2010/735133.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fboating-boating-electronics-lake-map-software%2Ffishing-hot-spots%2F_%2FN-1100520%3FWT.tsrc%3DRMKT%26WT.mc_id%3DNMBrandMsgBoating%26WT.z_mc_id1%3D371800724467274975&WTz_l=RMKT%3Bcat104425380

WOW, that's some link, ha-ha, 99.00 in the Bargain Cave

Thanks John, Confused isn't the word for it remember the movie Carrie well her head just spun around mine just exploded. I checked 520s (discontinued) replaced by Hds5 even ebay are in the 700 range the more I researce the less I know. I have HB565 b&w and an older gps unit (HB) that I've never got to work right but for speed and direction.As far as mapping goes winn,newfound,squam winersquam,and the ct.lakes are important but also something I can add to later if a trip yo the great lakes pops up along with a new boat.Sorry to drag on and on but I don't want to make 5,6,700 dollar mistake.Thanks for you imput BARRY

I just got a Humminbird 788ci HD Combo, and it is great. Because of the location where the unit is mounted, I had to go with a Humminbird again.
I did get the Navionic Hot map East , but when John and I were looking at the GPS, we didn't look at the deliniation. It is 3 feet and not 1 foot. For Squam. I think three feet is better, otherwise, the screen would be full of lines. But I will check with Navionics to see if it is suppose to be one foot.

Louis

Just to confuse you more I just bought a Raymarine and absolutely love it, uses the navionics. Check them out Barry!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bottom line they all have thier good points and bad points. You just have to go with the one that you can feel comfortable about. I feel everyone kinda likes thier own models in the area and they think you would be happy with the model they have and that is fine, but I would do more research and go to a forum where you know no one and just read what they have to say about the different makes as well. You also may want to go to consumers reports and see if they have any feed back. I wish you luck in finding the one that fits your needs.

Forry is right (for once, only teaing) I swear by Lowrance because it works for me and the menus are about the same and I know my way around them, the HD units have a different menu so myself]f Id never buy one unless I really had to.So there ya go, I wont switch within the same brand, ha-ha. every one likes what they have, what you need to find is someone who doesn't like what they bought.

I sent you another e mail in private, more on contours and safety contours. In my case between the 1' and safety contour, i increased my fishing area safely by at least 50% in Squam, that says allot.

Big John

Lou look closer, on the Lowrance 1' does not show every foot, it may be 2 or 3 feet in one area and 5 or 6 in another and depends on what zoom setting your using too, but if you look close you will find maybe 1'. If they showed 1' the whole lake it would be all lines, they did it right.

If it stops raining, I'll check it out.
I agree that the three feet makes more sence for Squam.
Louis

FWIW, Real pricey but I was looking at the Humminbird 898c SI.

The Side imaging looks to open up a whole new world. That & the dual beam transducer.
http://store.humminbird.com/products/341721/898c_SI_Combo

Ya I know, and if money was no object I'd be looking at different units. As it is I went out of my comfort zone and made an offer on HB 788c.
BARRY

You can't take it with you when you go. and weather you have it when you go or not your still going. so live now! and remember you are a long time DEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't want to take any with me besides Obama would try to his hands on that too!!!
BARRY

Barry, check your email.