Fishfinder ??

[Ron42261]

I been thinking about getting a Fishfinder - looking at https://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_73372?cmCat=CROSSSELL&cmid=PP_P1_1

Wondering what you all thought?
I dont know anything about them . How do they mount? on the TM or Transom?
Any suggestions ?
Thanks Ron

 

[rebg38]

I have both the EAGLE fishmark 320 and 480. The only difference between the and the Lowrance units is that the eagle has a little less power, and less of a price tag.
The one thing that I do not like about the fishmark 480 is, that like the lowrance 480 you are looking at, is the amber back light. I could never get use to it.
Either the Lowrance or The Eagle fish mark will do a good job for you. (on and you can down load a similator on your computer for either unit, if you want to sorta get a feel of them before you decided to buy one.

 

[rebg38]

https://www.eaglenav.com/en/Downloads/Product-Emulators

Forgot to include the URL... both the Eagle and Lowrance work identical

 

[alumacraftjoe]

https://www.eaglenav.com/en/Downloads/Product-Emulators

Forgot to include the URL... both the Eagle and Lowrance work identical

That is cool! I bout the cuda 240 used so I was not sure exactly how to use it when I get the boat done. I know have it downloaded and can play with it and figure some things out. Thanks for posting.

 

[rebg38]

Glad you found the information on the Cuda. I assume you noticed also that you can also down load the manual for it, if you didn't happen to get one with your used unit.

 

[phased]

Rebg38, thanks for that link. I can now compare the different features without leaving home. Great find!

 

[Ron42261]

Hey Thanks
Yes the EAGLE fishmark 480 looks good. I found an Emulator for and got to say Eagle looks better to me.

I was reading reviews on Bass Pro & Lowrance had higher review.

I really like the looks of the Eagle
Thanks Ron

 

[Jim]

Hey Thanks
Yes the EAGLE fishmark 480 looks good. I found an Emulator for and got to say Eagle looks better to me.

I was reading reviews on Bass Pro & Lowrance had higher review.

I really like the looks of the Eagle
Thanks Ron

I have the 480 and love the unit. It has more pixels than the lowrance, making it a sharper picture. There all pretty good though!

Did you decide where to mount it?

 

[Ron42261]

Was hoping to get some advise on mounting really havent a clue whats best TM or Transom?

Can you run one on the same battery as the TM or does that cause problems ?

Any advise would be great
Thanks Ron

 

[Jim]

Was hoping to get some advise on mounting really havent a clue whats best TM or Transom?

Can you run one on the same battery as the TM or does that cause problems ?

Any advise would be great
Thanks Ron

Running off the same battery should not be a problem. A fsihfinder does not use allot of battery.


Where do you drive the boat from the most? Front or back?

 

[Ron42261]

From the back

I really wanst worried about the power usage but interference from the trolling motor.

I guess I'm looking for the do's & dont's - I havent ever had or used a fishfinder.
Just dont want to make a mistake with it

Can you find catfish with a fishfinder :mrgreen: ?
Thanks Ron

 

[Waterwings]

I really wanst worried about the power usage but interference from the trolling motor.

I have my depth finder attached to the front trolling motor and haven't had any interference problems on this boat or the previous one.

I believe Eagle is part of the Lowrance company.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

just wondering, is there a fish finder that has two transducers? one that mounts on transom and tm?

 

[Zum]

It's possible to have 2 transducer with 1 fishfinder.You can mount them like you said just turn the fishfinder around when your in the bow.
You need a transducer switch,heres one made by hummingbird:

https://www.hodgesmarine.com/HUMMINBIRD-TRANSDUCER-SWITCH-p/hum720012-1.htm

 

[bassboy1]

Running off the same battery should not be a problem. A fsihfinder does not use allot of battery.

I respectfully disagree. The problem with this has nothing to due with the fishfinder affecting the battery, but the other way around. I have had this problem firsthand. First of all, you supposedly will see trolling motor interference on the sonar. I never seemed to have this problem. However, on a deep cycle battery with your trolling motor, if you were to run it at full speed from full charge down to maximum safe discharge (12.2 or so), you will notice start to get a little slower as the day wears on. This is normal, as the voltage drops, and doesn't affect the trolling motor. However, your sonar will not be happy with that voltage drop, and will start to turn off every time you hit the trolling motor pedal. Royal PITA.

Way back when, before I had an electric start outboard, and only ran one battery in my 12 footer for the trolling motor, I used a small go kart battery to power my sonar. It was a little bitty thing, and would run my Fishmark 320 all day. At Wallyworld or Home Depot, you can get small lawn tractor batteries, for something like 20 bucks. If you are going to be running only a trolling battery, I would recommend getting one of those for your sonar. It has a bit more amperage than my little go kart battery, so you should have absolutely no problem with it.

 

[Waterwings]

A friend of mine has used a lawnmower battery to power his Fish-liar (I mean Finder) off of a lawnmower battery for quite awhile now. I've never rec'd any interference on mine from the trolling motor on two boats now. Just lucky I guess. (now that I've said that it'll start happening, lol).

 

[redbug]

As far as a separate battery, you can do what the ice fisherman do, just pick up 2 6volt lantern batteries. they are dirt cheap and will last for several trips
Remember thee units are NOT fish finders they are depth finders if you learn how t use the they can help locate fish, but do a much better job of finding the places the fish live

Wayne

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I believe i am going to go with the new LOWRANCE HDS GPS/SONAR looks pretty sweet. what you all think?

 

[redbug]

I believe i am going to go with the new LOWRANCE HDS GPS/SONAR looks pretty sweet. what you all think?

with out any doubt that would be my unit of choice I just upgraded to the lcx27c last summer so i can't get away with the I need a new one excuse this soon..

 

[Hanr3]

I bought a Humminbird and am very satisfied with its performance. Last summer I ran both my trolling motor and fishfinder off the same deep cycle battery. I never had a problem with the fishfinder turning off, maybe thats a difference between the Lowrance/humminbirds? I also didn't have eletrical interference from teh trolling motor, although that I attribute to using seperate wiring for each. both terminated at the battery and each had its own fuse/circuit breaker.