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Author:
Michael
Date:
Jan 10, 2013
Subject:
Need Fish Finder Recomendations
Message:
I'm starting to look into selling my current Humminbird 160 and the 12V battery I use for it and replace both with a portable or wireless fish finder that does not require a large battery.
It would be used in fresh and saltwater from a kayak with no motor.
As for price, if I were to get close to $100 for the current Humminbird and battery, I'd be willing to spend an extra $100 for something reliable, making that anywhere from $100 to about $250 in spending.
Recommendations would be helpful.
Author:
PECo
Date:
Jan 10, 2013
Message:
I'm partial to Humminbird fish finders. If you'd like a color display, temperature and GPS, Humminbird just came out with the PiranhaMAX 196ci, which is also sold bundled with a carrying case as the PiranhaMAX 196ci Portable:
http://store.humminbird.com/products/604336/PiranhaMAX_196ci
http://store.humminbird.com/products/604335/PiranhaMAX_196ci_Portable
You can find the non-bundled unit for $200 or less. It's so new that Cabela's still doesn't have them in the store, although you can get them online.
Author:
Michael
Date:
Jan 11, 2013
Message:
I saw on the specs for the 196 that it requires 10-20 VDC which means I'd need a 12 volt even though I already have one.
Issues with the battery include protection, wire connection, and grip. Wire connection means the wires that came installed with the vessel and 160 don't fit onto the battery where you connect the 2.
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