Thanks for this thread.
Just got my kayak and am in the market for a good fishfinder.
After reading this thread I don't think I'd buy a Lowrance even if they fixed the issue tomorrow. It's one thing to have a defect and be open about it. It's another to sweep it under the rug while dealers lie about it and their own reps either lie or remain unaware at trade shows.
That email dismissing "you and your fishing buddies" was written by someone who just doesn't understand what the internet means to businesses. I feel it deserves some kind of response. How about the first water-borne flash mob? La Jolla Kayakers assemble a flotilla at given time and spell out "LOWRANCE SUCKS" Send the aerial photo to Lowrance courtesy of "my fishing buddies". Would get mainstream press coverage if this was actually organize.d
Anyways, I'll be looking for something that can interface with the transducer included in the new PA 12, which is Lowrance. Is it possible to connect another brand to this hardware? Thanks.