Depth finder

[Doug]

I'm thinking of replacing my current sonar, which is an old Eagle from the mid-80's. It works, it's just kind of crude and only good for figuring out depth.

Can I get some opinions on some units under $400? I don't want to put any more into my old boat than that. I like high resolution. It would be nice to have GPS capabilities, but I don't think I'll find it at that price range.

Opinions?

[Doug]

Forgot to mention - I am looking at the Garmin FishFinder 240. Anyone out there have this unit and want to comment?

Thanks.

[Eyesore]

I have a 160 & a 240. 2 things about them; #1. when they work they super. #2. After you buy one, cut out the factory in line fuse holder and put in a good quality one, as it will save alot of silly trouble shooting.

[cwmn]

I got the new Zercom that looks like a paper graph but it's a LCD, and I love it. It has great detail and is the best working graph I have owned, there have been 7. I got it from Reeds on sale for $200.

Spend just a bit more money and get the Zercom LPG 200. Reed's is blowing out a bunch of them really cheap. Give him a call.

Tom B

[HerbB]

I'd recommend getting a HumminBird fish finder with a wide-side transducer. The wide-side really helps find the baitfish and where there are baitfish, there are usually Muskies. I have a wide-side and it really helps to minimize the time spent on dead water. Good fishing.

[fishkopp]

There are many things that I'll allow on my boat, but here are 3 items that don't make the grade .#1 is a moterguide #2 is a quantum or other zebco product #3 is a humming bird and stren line. wake up and see the light x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85x85 and so on .


good hunting

mike


www.hummingbirdssuck/.com

[guideman]

I would have to agree with Mike, don't
waste your money on a Hummingbird, they
are junk. I have two X85's they are the
best unit for the money........just ask anyone who owns one.:)

[jeffb]

X85 is the only way to fly.Big difference in a 75 and a 85

[Ballistic]

Raymarine makes a 265 and 365 in your price range. They are absolutely the best units I have ever owned. Nice definition, good auto and manual capabilities, and tons of features. Also has a flasher mode that I use alot in the weeds.

Ballistic
www.muskiefirst.com