Eagle 320 . . . Sonar Any Good?

[Ralph]

I need a unit for my bow. I see the specs on the fishmark 320, and it is comparable w/ higher priced parent co. lowrance.

Any one have any feedback on this unit? Keep in mind, It will be used only on the bow.

Thanks,
Ralph

[TravisC]

I've got one on the back of my tiller boat and I think it's a great unit and a super buy. I've got a Lowrance X-85 on the bow which I will often run simultaneously with the 320, and there's no question, the 320 has superior detail--plus it was about $250 cheaper than the X-85.

HOWEVER, the only drawback with the 320 is that the transducer and power cables are tied together in the same plug-in. That's fine for the transom or console unit, but if you frequently remove your front trolling motor like I do, the power cable/transducer cable is always tied to the trolling motor, making it practically impossible to get the trolling motor away from the boat. I'm sure a guy could rig up something to overcome this, but that is what's preventing me from running another Fishmark 320 up front.

Other than that, I think it's a great unit for the money.

hathead

[The Q guy]

I got to see one in action a couple weeks ago. It impressed me so much that I bought one and put it up in the closet to use as a back up if I have trouble with one of my other units. I will be running the new Eagle 480 on the console and an x-19c on the bow this year. The 320 was on sale for 169 at cabela's. It is an amazing price for the quality of the unit. The unit I saw was being run on the console with an X-85 on the bow. The person who bought the 320 was heading back to get another for his bow. I would not say that it out did the 85 but it was a much crisper detail. The 85 was 2 years old so i can't say if that was why the 320 was clearer. In reverse the 85 did not outdo the 320 either. Both units put us on fish and we caught them.

[DRICH]

I HAVE ONE ONE MY 16 FT TILLER NO PROBLEMS. WORKS FINE . GREAT PICTURE. GO TO THEIR WEB SET DOWN LOAD THE 320 DEMO . LETS YOU USE IT REAL NEAT.

[HaleDamage]

I have a 320 on the bow -- wocks great--
Was at Cabela's in KC this morning -- They have the "new" 480 on sale for $199--- None hooked up to demo yet --
When will Eagle and Lowrance have the "new" 480 stuff out on their Web sites??
Good Luck -- Hale Damage

[The Q guy]

Hale Damage, I'm 45 minutes west of KC, did they have any of the new lowrance units at Cabela's?

[Dman]

I've used it for the last fishing season and have no complaints. Well worth the money.
Dman

[Ralph]

Thanks for the input, I'm sold. I had an Eagle Ultra II for about 8 years and the thing worked like a clock. It wasn't the best in terms of power or detail, but no problems. BTW, my X-15 lost is transmitter after about one year. I will be sending it in to Lowrance with a nasty letter.

Thanks again,
Ralph

[HaleDamage]

Hey Q guy-- Not sure About The Lowrance units-- The sales guys really push Lowrance -- Do your research before you hit the store..
Good Luck HaleDamage

[W1]

I bought one at Cabelas for $148.00 have yet to mount it on the boat. But it was a Cabelas Club Visa special.