I'm in the market for a new basic fish finder. I've narrowed it down to the Eagle FishMark 480 or the 320. I understand that they are the same unit with the same features except the 480 has a higher resolution screen. Both are on sale at different stores and with coupons/promos/gift cards the 320 is $40 out of pocket and the 480 is $100 out of pocket. My questions is, is the extra resolution on the 480 worth the extra $60?
I will say that I've been able to look at the 480 in the store locally and it looks great. I haven't been able to take a look at the 320. I was able to look at a Lowrance x96 which is supposed to be the same resolution as the 320 and I had a hard time telling how much of a difference there was. It seemed the 480 was able to put more info on the screen with the 480x480 but the lines and images didn't seem that much more crisp or clear. Maybe some Eagle owners can weigh in here and help me make up my mind.
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I'm in the market for a new basic fish finder. I've narrowed it down to the Eagle FishMark 480 or the 320. I understand that they are the same unit with the same features except the 480 has a higher resolution screen. Both are on sale at different stores and with coupons/promos/gift cards the 320 is $40 out of pocket and the 480 is $100 out of pocket. My questions is, is the extra resolution on the 480 worth the extra $60?
I will say that I've been able to look at the 480 in the store locally and it looks great. I haven't been able to take a look at the 320. I was able to look at a Lowrance x96 which is supposed to be the same resolution as the 320 and I had a hard time telling how much of a difference there was. It seemed the 480 was able to put more info on the screen with the 480x480 but the lines and images didn't seem that much more crisp or clear. Maybe some Eagle owners can weigh in here and help me make up my mind.
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