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Author:
Bass Addict
Date:
Dec 09, 2007
Subject:
Recommend a depth finder for less than 500
Message:
Can someone recommend a descent depth finder for less than 500$. I have no clue where to start. Color and GPS would be nice with a at least a 5" display.
Also, if you have any tips for wiring that might be helpful. Thanks all.
Justin
Author:
slimecoat
Date:
Dec 10, 2007
Message:
I bought a small Garmin a few years ago for the front of my bass boat, and I love it. When my old Bottom Line on the console finally dies, I will be picking up a new color Garmin unit. I believe they are about $400. They are very user friendly, and great resolution for a small unit. I imagine the larger units are even better.
There are plenty of other great units out there, it depends on the type of fishing you do and what you want to spend.
As far as wiring goes, it's just a power cable, positive to the positive battery terminal, and negative to the negative battery terminal, and a transducer cable, that runs from the transducer to the unit itself, and plugs into the back of the unit. When mounting the transducer to the transom, be sure to use a marine grade silicone to seal all the screw holes behind the mounting bracket.
Author:
arctekjim
Date:
Dec 10, 2007
Message:
justin, look at the raymarine ds500 it is phenominal unit... full color.
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