Depth Finder

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

Hey Larry,
Last year I picked up the FishMark 320 and I was amazed. After having a
Humminbird Wide Vision and hating it, I decided to go with the Eagle. I've
never looked back. Not only does the FishMark work on plane (at 50+mph),
the detail is astounding. I can't even imagine what the 480 must look like.
Based on my experience with both makes and the 320 in particular, I'd say
the 480 is a no brainer. For $200????? I don't think you can go wrong.

Rich P


"Larry A" wrote in message
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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 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'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way!

"SHRED©" wrote in message
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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

"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
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I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way!

"SHRED©" wrote in message
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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.


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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
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"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
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I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way!

"SHRED©" wrote in message
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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
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"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
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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.


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.

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Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com
All about fishing in Yuma, Arizona
Promote Your Fishing Website FOR FREE

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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!
:-)

I picked up a garmin 160 a little over a year ago and never mouted it yet.
Looks like I need to with others saying how well it works.

Jeff

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"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
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I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way!

For on boat the Garmin 160 is great. I have one on my old boat.


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"COOLLURES" wrote in message
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I picked up a garmin 160 a little over a year ago and never mouted it yet.
Looks like I need to with others saying how well it works.

Jeff

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The Lures that put FISH on ICE!
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"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
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I'm with Shred here! Garmin all the way!