Line Dancin Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I have my new hds 5 on the boat. It didn't come with the wheel for water speed and i was told lowrance is discontinuing it. Is it necessary? do you use it much? or do you guys usually just use the GPS speed? which is better to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 gps and down speed are all that matters none of the speed wheels are very accurate. In 1 to 3 ft waves my old unit read up to 2 mph when anchored just from the waves passing under us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 gps and down speed are all that matters none of the speed wheels are very accurate. In 1 to 3 ft waves my old unit read up to 2 mph when anchored just from the waves passing under us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 GPS is the way to go, SOG, water wheel isn't that accurate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 They are going the way of the nickel beer. GPS SOG is the best indicator of boat speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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