[CA] [CA11] Help selecting the right equipment

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I have a 2008 everglades 325 with twin Yamaha 350’s about 19K lbs, that I’m planning on upgrading all my electronics.
I currently have 2 garmin 5212’s, a black box with a through hull transducer, multifunction display, an autopilot, icom vhf and a back up vhf, and an open 4 foot array. The radar has an error code of 6 which I have been told means Death, but was also told I could send it in for 500 they will repair it.

I’m used to humminbrid solix 12 fast displays on my other northern fishing boat, and a simrad on my deck boat, and the garmin just don’t perform like those other newer units. I’m doing research I really like the 3d real view mapping of the bottom, because I like to find and explore new fishing spots. I looked at the latest garmin 7612xsv, and I like the axiom better. However there are some many options and I’m lost.
1. I’m not sure if I should go regular axiom or Pro. The units are tucked under the tower and generally never get wet. We go out of marco island and go out about about 20 miles sometime up to 40 miles in about 80 – 100 feet. We also have been talking about heading down to the keys.

2. I’m not sure if I need a 4 foot array or just a 24 dome. Generally, we only go out about 40 miles, so is it worth it to go to the 4’ that goes out 72nm.

3. I’m not sure if I need a autopilot module or just let the axiom control the autopilot. Also, I’m also not sure which pump to get or if it will be compatible with the current pump.

4. Will the VFH integrate with the axiom for GPS?

5. My dads eyes aren’t what they used to be, on the Garmin they had really big menus to click, good for both bad eyes as well as bumpy rides. Do people with bad eyes complain about icon or text size? Is there an option to increase text size? I’m not sure if I can get away with one larger screen vs 2 12 inch screens. Are there benefits or draws backs of having one big unit vs 2 small units? Thinking (if it will fit) an axiom XL 16 or 19. Today we stick the map on one and the fish finders on the other.

6. Transducer options which one, and then which mount, Thuhull or transom mount. With dual engines can we even do a transom mount?

Thanks
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