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December 26th, 2003, 02:39 PM
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Depth Finder
"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ... I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way! "SHRED©" wrote in message news  WVGb.28637$gN.28367@fed1read05...I have a Garmin 160 and love it. Here is a link to the 240: http://www.garmin.com/products/ff240/ Larry A wrote: OK Think I got enough BPS giftcards to go shopping. Have my eye on three depthfinders. Want to take the factory Pirhana (worthless) and put it up front. Want to mount one of these three (or will take any suggestions of others) at the wheel. Must be able to read while on plane (unlike factory supplied).....THANKS 1. Eagle Fishmark 480 2. Eagle Fishmark 320 3. Humminbird Matrix 17 I have to say, I have a Garmin 160 and a 240. They work great, but I don't anything off of them on plane. That could be my mounting location. The one on my transom is above the step. -- Bob La Londe www.YumaBassMan.com All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona Promote Your Fishing Website FOR FREE www.DiyComponents.com Buy professional quality components for DIY Projects 
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December 26th, 2003, 02:44 PM
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Jerry Barton adjusted mine last spring at Dale Hollow and since then, I have
never lost signal. Seems that I had mine mounted too low in the water. The way it was explained to me, you only need it about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch below the hull. If you're mounting it on a step-up, then it's probably out of the water while you're on plane. "Bob La Londe" wrote in message t... "Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in message ... I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way! "SHRED©" wrote in message news WVGb.28637$gN.28367@fed1read05...I have a Garmin 160 and love it. Here is a link to the 240: http://www.garmin.com/products/ff240/ Larry A wrote: OK Think I got enough BPS giftcards to go shopping. Have my eye on three depthfinders. Want to take the factory Pirhana (worthless) and put it up front. Want to mount one of these three (or will take any suggestions of others) at the wheel. Must be able to read while on plane (unlike factory supplied).....THANKS 1. Eagle Fishmark 480 2. Eagle Fishmark 320 3. Humminbird Matrix 17 I have to say, I have a Garmin 160 and a 240. They work great, but I don't anything off of them on plane. That could be my mounting location. The one on my transom is above the step. -- Bob La Londe www.YumaBassMan.com All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona Promote Your Fishing Website FOR FREE www.DiyComponents.com Buy professional quality components for DIY Projects
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December 26th, 2003, 04:53 PM
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Depth Finder
"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ... Jerry Barton adjusted mine last spring at Dale Hollow and since then, I have never lost signal. Seems that I had mine mounted too low in the water. The way it was explained to me, you only need it about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch below the hull. If you're mounting it on a step-up, then it's probably out of the water while you're on plane. Thats what I figure too. Its either out of the water or getting hit with very turbulent water when I'm running. Out here the depth sounder doesn't do anything but scare you when you are up on step anyway. You have to keep a sharp look out for sandbars, and never panic and let off the throttle when you realize the water under you is too shallow to float at rest. -- Bob La Londe www.YumaBassMan.com All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona Promote Your Fishing Website FOR FREE www.DiyComponents.com Buy professional quality components for DIY Projects
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December 27th, 2003, 12:45 PM
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Depth Finder
Bob La Londe wrote:
"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in message ... Jerry Barton adjusted mine last spring at Dale Hollow and since then, I have never lost signal. Seems that I had mine mounted too low in the water. The way it was explained to me, you only need it about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch below the hull. If you're mounting it on a step-up, then it's probably out of the water while you're on plane. Thats what I figure too. Its either out of the water or getting hit with very turbulent water when I'm running. Out here the depth sounder doesn't do anything but scare you when you are up on step anyway. You have to keep a sharp look out for sandbars, and never panic and let off the throttle when you realize the water under you is too shallow to float at rest. I don't worry about that on my kayak even though my Hobie Outback is pretty fast! :-)
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