Boat Radar

[njadam]

Can anyone reccomend a radar that is designed for a small boat with ranges no more than 24 nm. I have researched a bunch but I want to know what you guys have or have used and which ones you like best. I also dont want to break the bank but want a reliable one. Also how hard are they to install yourself, I have a radar arch already.

Thanks

[Reel Time]

 i've been looking myself, and i think i've narrowed it down to lowrance. deciding factor being reputation, price, and bang for the buck.

unfortunantly my current lowrance unit does not support radar,,,
 
all said and done, set up can be had for ballpark of 1500. which will be gps, sonar, and radar.

units are,,
http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Lowrance-Radar/LRA-1800-HD-Radome-Radar/
http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-SonarGPS-Chartplotter-Combos/LMS-522C-iGPS/


 or if you want unit with an external gps antenna
http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-SonarGPS-Chartplotter-Combos/LMS-525C-DF/

[njadam]

I looked at the lowrance radars and have the LMS-339 c df which is compatable with radar but i feel like i should have a independant unit for radar. I feel like the 5.4" screen i have would be to small to see objects on a radar. I also havent been able to find many reviews about the lowrance radar which leads to belive that they are fairly new and that turns me off to them.