Simrad NSX v. Garmin 8412 (un-derailing 255 FSH Sport H have different impellers)

[TeenGee]

I started the thread to further the discussion that began in this thread: https://jetboaters.net/threads/why-does-the-255-fsh-sport-h-have-different-impellers-on-the-port-and-starboard-engines.43838/page-2
I am still waffling between the OEM provided Simrad NSX on the 255 H and starting over with a Garmin 8412.
With either system, I want to install a pair of sidescan transducers. I installed a pair of Garmin GT56UHD on our current 210FSH (https://jetboaters.net/threads/210-fsh-perfect-transducer-setup-what-is-it.30130/page-3 post 46).
I have read the Simrad NSX has shortcomings. Can anyone elaborate?
TIA.

 

[MilesPrower]

If it's helpful to anyone here, I'll post a summary of pros & cons — based on my experience installing a Simrad/Lowrance system (NSS evo3S) on my 255 FSH Sport E and a Garmin system (86 & x3–series) on my other boat — much of which I've mentioned already in other threads.

Meanwhile, @MBrand has both an x3-series Garmin and an NSX on his Sport H, as I'm sure you've already seen @TeenGee . (For anyone else visiting this thread who may have missed that thread, it's worth checking out.)

 

[MilesPrower]

If it's helpful to anyone here, I'll post a summary of pros & cons — based on my experience installing a Simrad/Lowrance system (NSS evo3S) on my 255 FSH Sport E and a Garmin system (86 & x3–series) on my other boat — much of which I've mentioned already in other threads.

Meanwhile, @MBrand has both an x3-series Garmin and an NSX on his Sport H, as I'm sure you've already seen @TeenGee . (For anyone else visiting this thread who may have missed that thread, it's worth checking out.)

And not to be a derailer again — shouldn't this be in the Electronics-Stereo/GPS/Chartplotter/Electrical etc forum?

 

[TeenGee]

I placed it here because I was under the impression the Simrad NSX was unique to the 25x FSH.
If the NSX is not unique to the the FSH, could this thread get moved?

 

[TeenGee]

If I remove the Yamaha installed Simrad, will I lose any capability on a FSH 255 H?
Does the Simrad control or provide any input to the joystick or Conext?