I suggest using Lithium AA batteries. They last *much* longer. They are just not
rechargeable.
Radio Shack and Sears sells them.

Dave



"Rodney" wrote in message ...
| Has anyone used these little things before ?
|
| I might have thrown away 59 dollars yesterday, but I bought one for use
| with my Hobie out back fishing kayak, this thing has a transducer that
| has a float on it, and 30 feet of cable that can be thrown out from the
| boat, pier, or bank, to look for fish and give the depth.
|
| It uses four AA batteries, which is great for the little outback (no
| huge heavy 12 volt battery needed) I will be using NiMh rechargibles in it.
|
| ANyone with any experience with it that can share will be appreciated
| --
| Rodney Long,
| Inventor of the Boomerang Fishing Pro. , Straight Up Hooks ,
| Straight Up Lures, Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights,
| and the EZKnot http://www.ezknot.com
|