I have had HDS-7 for 3 Seasons and have no complaints. Nearly lived on Cumberland for the last 15 yrs lots of downrigging and only Striper fishing.
We "Moved" fishing to Port Clinton this year so don't know if I need the side scan, Just put $1200. worth of new canvas on the boat so...... You understand.

@ Port Clinton now LOl Perch fished yesterday East Winds today no fishing today but looking forward to Friday. Going again.
Won the "Big Fish" jackpot on Fishermans Warf Boat with 11.5 in Yellow Perch. What a change- most Perch are just Striper bait size Ha ! Oh wel the Family needed a change and there is a lot to do up here in Season.

Good Fishing !