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Old 05-03-2010, 10:19 AM
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Buddy bought a new boat and thought I would get him a gift for the boat, so I plan on putting in a fishfinder for his boat since the one he has is an older model

Would like some feedback from some boaters.

Looking to get a new unit
Color Screen
Looking to get a unit / transducer where when I am moving at a higher rate of speed, I am still marking bottom / potential marks of fish.

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks
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Old 05-03-2010, 12:49 PM
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Budget will be your determining factor.
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Old 05-04-2010, 08:47 AM
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What sized boat?
Is it a center console? without much space?
Does it have a t-top? and is that where he mounts his electronics?
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Old 05-04-2010, 10:24 AM
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ok...

22 ft Aquasport Center Console

Budget - within reason

600 - 700/would be ideal

looking to do a transom mount on the transducer

Thinking of a garmin.. buddy wants to get a hummingbird with the side imaging

Trying to weed thru it all and make a sound decision
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Old 05-04-2010, 12:46 PM
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I just installed a Furuno w/ thru hull ducer.... couldent be happier.
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Old 05-04-2010, 01:02 PM
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Thru hull is the move. Transom sucks. Yes, some guys have it dialed in and can readt at 30mph. I couldn't after trying many times, so I installed the thru hull and can read bottom and fish at 35mph+
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Old 05-04-2010, 01:07 PM
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ok.. thru hull mount....

I may be asking some silly questions, here but its lack of knowledge.

does that interfere when your consisently trailoring it???
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Old 05-05-2010, 12:33 AM
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A thru hull transducer should not interfere with trailering the boat at all. If you are worried about cutting holes in the bottom there are some units that can be mounted inside the hull, they shoot right thru the bottom of the boat and work great if they are installed right. Not sure of the cost. I would go talk to the guys at consumers marine. They know their stuff over there and have most of the toys in the store so you can see it before you buy.
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Old 05-05-2010, 12:38 PM
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Hey Mike -- I second the Furuno. Love the color screen.

It's almost Christmas so go all out and get the stucture scan by Lowrance
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Old 05-05-2010, 08:36 PM
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A thru hull transducer should not interfere with trailering the boat at all. If you are worried about cutting holes in the bottom there are some units that can be mounted inside the hull, they shoot right thru the bottom of the boat and work great if they are installed right. Not sure of the cost. I would go talk to the guys at consumers marine. They know their stuff over there and have most of the toys in the store so you can see it before you buy.
consumers closed there store about 6 months ago or so. i wish it was still there to play with all the new stuff really helped in purchasing new units. i also say go furuno.
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