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Author:
Mase2020
Date:
Dec 06, 2012
Subject:
depth Finder
Message:
Okay so I sold my sit in kayak and bought a use Ocean Kayak Trident 13 :lol: Now that I have done that I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on a depth finder and looking at Humminbird as they make a transducer that fits right into the scupper of my OK. The questions are for people that have a depth finder anyone have one with Down imaging and if so does it make a big difference. Also considering some of the Humminbird lower priced ones like the 560 or 570 anyone have those and can provide feedback looking to spend no more than 300.00 but looking more in the 150.00 range. Thanks Mase.
Author:
limeymotors
Date:
Jan 27, 2013
Message:
I have a piramax 170 on my kayak. it shows the bottom, temp, and dept. I like it a lot and was under $100. I guess its all about how much you want to spend on the extras and how inportant the extras are to you. -Duncan
Author:
PECo
Date:
Jan 27, 2013
Subject:
Re: depth Finder
Message:
[quote:7ec1af4c2d="Mase2020"]Okay so I sold my sit in kayak and bought a use Ocean Kayak Trident 13 :lol: Now that I have done that I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on a depth finder and looking at Humminbird as they make a transducer that fits right into the scupper of my OK. The questions are for people that have a depth finder anyone have one with Down imaging and if so does it make a big difference. Also considering some of the Humminbird lower priced ones like the 560 or 570 anyone have those and can provide feedback looking to spend no more than 300.00 but looking more in the 150.00 range. Thanks Mase.[/quote:7ec1af4c2d] I have a transducer mounting kit for the OK that you could have, Alan. I bought it thinking that I might be able to use it to mount the transducer for my Humminbird 798ci HD SI underneath the hull of my Hobie Pro Angler. Unfortunately, it didn't work. :cry: Just let me know when you're free and I'll get it to you. I could meet you down in New Britain. I think the best finder for your OK would be the new Humminbird PiranhaMax 196ci. It has a temperature probe in the transducer and built-in GPS, so it'll give you very basic mapping right out of the box and, more importantly, your speed on the water. If you find that you could use better mapping (e.g., marking spots in the Sound), you could always upgrade the maps. With the coupons you can often get for Cabela's, you could pick one up for less than $200. Heck, if you want to get it before the end of the month, I think I have a $20 off $150 purchase coupon, somewhere.
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