What kinda depth/fish finder you got?

BassMaster1985 · January 21, 2010, 09:40:34 PM

I jus had one that came free with the boat,i get home today and the guy who gave me the boat took it back.its an eagle trifinder deff a goodie now i gotta find another

Donald Garner · January 22, 2010, 03:14:29 AM

In my G3 1548 I have a Humminbird 550 on the front deck.
I have an Eagle Cuda 330 and Humminbird Super 60 Flasher mounted in the back.

My Stratos 285 Pro XL has matching Lowrance X 51's in it. One on the front deck
the other is mounted in the dash at the driver's console.

I've never had problems with any of them.

BassBUFF · January 22, 2010, 06:21:36 AM

I'm running a Lowrance 520c on the console with a 102c up front. I've been real happy with both of them.

Crankshaft · January 24, 2010, 09:22:25 AM

I use an HDS5 on the console with structure scan and a 332C on the bow. Been happy with both with the exception of structure scan with a 5...images are too small for my eyes.

coldfront · January 24, 2010, 09:24:32 AM

HDS-7 on the console (upgraded from an LX-17)...LMS-480 on the bow...

all Lowrance all the time for me..

'next' boat, I'll move the HDS-7 to the bow and put an HDS-8 on the console...I'm guessing..

TrailerHook · January 27, 2010, 09:03:06 PM

Just installed Lowrance HDS-5's at the bow and at the driver's console. Used them for the first time the other day, and they worked great!

Massive improvement over the monochrome low-res 3" unit I was using before.

caponder · January 28, 2010, 08:28:04 AM

HDS-8 with structure scan on console and HDS 5 on bow.

Pablo4x4 · January 28, 2010, 08:55:09 AM

I do some camping and Off Roading so a GPS/Sonnar goes to both 12 foot aluminum boat and 4x4. It's a Garmin GPSMAP 276c

Bassinkorea · January 28, 2010, 09:15:48 AM

I currently have a HB 525, but my (new-to-me) upgrade will be in the post soon

-Shawn- · January 28, 2010, 11:57:35 AM

Right now I have a 332C at the helm and an X135 at the bow. But those will both be HDS units in the near future.

coldfront · January 28, 2010, 01:47:30 PM

Quote from: Bassinkorea on January 28, 2010, 09:15:48 AM
I currently have a HB 525, but my (new-to-me) upgrade will be in the post soon

two things:
1. the package is in the mail as of noon, Omaha time.
2. PM forthcoming with pertinent info...

Bassinkorea · January 28, 2010, 05:52:58 PM

Quote from: coldfront on January 28, 2010, 01:47:30 PM
two things:
1. the package is in the mail as of noon, Omaha time.
2. PM forthcoming with pertinent info...

1. Got both PM's, and will be replying soon.
2. I will be sitting by the post box for the next couple of weeks

Tritonrob · January 28, 2010, 06:00:04 PM

I have 2 Lowrances. An LMS 332 at the bow and an X25 at the console. I'm considering upgrading to at least of the new HD units

slimbo · January 28, 2010, 06:02:54 PM

hb 717 bow low 522i console

coldfront · January 28, 2010, 06:57:44 PM

Quote from: Tritonrob on January 28, 2010, 06:00:04 PM
I have 2 Lowrances. An LMS 332 at the bow and an X25 at the console. I'm considering upgrading to at least of the new HD units

fwiw, I only upgraded because i seriously HAD to have the scanning sonar...and yes, it is NOT cheap...

bassindude · January 28, 2010, 07:39:23 PM

Quote from: coldfront on January 24, 2010, 09:24:32 AM
HDS-7 on the console (upgraded from an LX-17)...LMS-480 on the bow...

all Lowrance all the time for me..

'next' boat, I'll move the HDS-7 to the bow and put an HDS-8 on the console...I'm guessing..

A few of you have indicated similar setups, and Im trying to understand why you would want to do it this way. I would think you would want the bigger screen on the bow and the smaller on the dash, since your eyes are closer to the dash, you should be able to see the smaller screen easier.
Just curious why?

coldfront · January 28, 2010, 10:29:56 PM

speaking just for me...

I'll typically have more screen 'splits' on the console as I'm moving around...one screen for the 'trail/GPS position' view...another for the traditional bottom/depth...

at the bow I'm usually already 'on the spot' and wanting to fish more 'specific'..like a brush pile in deep water...and for my way of thinking...I'm always looking for ways to reduce clutter at the 'business section' of my boat...

firerat41 · February 06, 2010, 03:21:19 PM

I've got a Lowrance 332C at my console hooked up to a new LGC 4000 antenna, and a Lowrance 320 flushed in the bow. Man, I can't even begin to tell ya'll how much of a difference that new 4000 antenna makes over the original one that came with that 332C!!!!!

Bassinkorea · February 06, 2010, 08:06:55 PM

I have my new to me Lowrance LCX-17M and GPS antenna all wired up and running in the house (and fish tank

). So on Monday it will be getting installed on my boat

My HB 525 will be going onto my little inflatable boat for those smaller ponds.

Pablo4x4 · February 06, 2010, 08:29:28 PM

Hey BK!! We will need some pics of the new unit!! Cangrats and hope it serves you well for some years!

Bassinkorea · February 06, 2010, 08:31:45 PM

Quote from: Pablo4x4 on February 06, 2010, 08:29:28 PM
Hey BK!! We will need some pics of the new unit!! Cangrats and hope it serves you well for some years!

I'll snap a few shots as soon as I get it installed on the boat