Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992, announced today a limited-time, free digital-map promotion. Individuals who purchase a color Lowrance LMS sonar/chartplotter combo or 5" color GlobalMap chartplotter from an authorized Lowrance dealer between April 10^th and July 7^th, 2008 will have a choice of a free plug-and-play Lowrance Fishing Hot Spots PRO or Lowrance LakeMaster ProMaps mapcard, or a Lowrance NauticPath USA coastal chartcard - redeemable with a mail-in coupon and proof of purchase. A $99 product value, mapcards and chartcards appeal to both inland and offshore boaters, and offer rich detail to help maximize the functionality of their Lowrance systems and get the most out of every boating excursion.

"With wide coverage areas and detailed contour information, our maps are the perfect complement to our LMS and GlobalMap lines," said Gordon Sprouse, director of marketing, Lowrance. "This offer provides significant savings to our customers and gives them a free gift they can really use."