Never had a readout on a remote so maybe I don't k is what I'm missing. However, the functionality of the motorguide will keep me with lowrance. I still have a humminbird 898 on the boat.
I use Bob Luellen as well. In fact, I'm betting most tournament fisherman do. $500 deductible on motor/hull. Graphs are double covered under home owners and boat. Tackle is a rough estimate but I have pictures of everything.
I think you're barking up the wrong tree, R&J. I'll take the 100 tourney boats that don't leak, have a mindful sportsman behind the wheel, and an organization that takes ANS seriously. Look at the weekend warriors with MN, WI, and IA plates.
If I go in the drink and I'm possibly going to die, it's because I hit my noggin or had some sort of other medical event. Get the auto inflate one. If it goes off because of humidity, its $20 for a recharge kit. Probably cheaper if you can find the CO2 canister on your own. I watched a guy...