Welcome to our examination of the Lowrance HDS-8 GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder with an 83/200kHz transducer. On this page, we will be checking out a description of the Lowrance HDS-8 and its various features.
We will also compare reviews from anglers that use this model and give an overall rating.
Lowrance HDS-8 Description & Features
A simple fit along with an incredible 8-inch full-color VGA display screen that renders astonishing fish and navigation specifics.
Lowrance HDS-8 GPS Chartplotter
The SolarMAX PLUS display delivers perfect viewing in all conditions from the black of night to the brightest of sunny days.
| Brand | Lowrance |
| Screen Size | 8 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 10 x 9 inches |
Also included is Broadband HD fishfinder engineering and a highly sensitive 16-channel GPS.
You also get Enhanced U.S. Basemap which offers detailed lake shoreline and contour information on approximately 5,000 U.S. lakes.
- HDS chart-plotter models with the enhanced U.S. basemap feature
- Insight HD mapping produces unparalleled fine detail with super-fast map and screen refreshes
- Insight™ USA combines inland and coastal coverage of more than 60,000 marked popular Angling locations
- Works with the total array of Navionics mapping cartridges
Lowrance HDS-8 Fishfinder Features
- FlyWheel™ scroll dial provides incredible control for fast and simple fish-finding control functions.
- Extremely user-friendly. Scrolling through control functions is easier than ever.
- SolarMAX PLUS display provides you with the high-contrast detail and the finest wide-angle viewing on the market
- Adaptable LED backlighting works miracles for a variety of different fishing circumstances, from direct sunlight to absolute darkness
- Included broadband HD sonar
- 83/200kHz or 50/200kHz transducer
Lowrance HDS-8 Fishfinder / Chartplotter Reviews
Sample Customer Reviews
Reviews of the Lowrance HDS-8 from actual owners are outstanding overall.
Positive Customer Reviews
I have owned MANY depth finders and graphs thru the years and have always expected the newest generation to be an improvement. The HDS series with Structure Scan is a huge leap – not just a new twist.
— L.B.
The Lowrance HDS-8 was simple to install and connect to LSS-1. All I can say about the performance and quality of the graphs is WOW. AMAZING. Incredible. Every serious fisherman should invest in one of these.
— A.E.
Lowrance HDS-8 GPS Chartplotter Fishfinder
- Bundles Lowrence HDS-8 GPS Chartplotter/fishfinder
- The eight-inch SolarMAX Plus display is sunlight-viewable
- Built-in Broadband Sounder for ultra-sensitive
