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[MrBig]

OK, it's my turn to get everyone's locator opinion.

I have a 12 year old Eagle Ultra that seems to be dying. I use it in summer and winter and have been happy with it. I use the Fastrack option in the winter and that really helps. However, the other night I could not turn this on, or any of the other options. Eventually it read 14 ft when I was in 35 ft. Changing batteries didn't help. Fish-Lectronics said that they don't repair them (no parts), so it's time to think new.

So...do I go with another Eagle comprable model to save money and possibly get an FL18 for winter? I have 3 transducers for my Eagle so maybe I could use them on a new unit? Or...spend the big bucks for something like a Lorance X-15 and use this in summer and winter?

Advice/recommendations?

[MrBig]

Thanks for the reply D-man!

Actually, money is an object. A vex and an x-15 won't be an option. $ will be determined after tax season. It just seems that whatever $ comes in, goes out somewhere so I might as well enjoy some of it! Anyone else with this problem?

Anyway, to clarify. If I had about $700, would I be better off to buy a vex and a mid-priced graph, which would give me separate units for summer and winter? Or, would I just want a really good graph, like an x-15 and use this year-round since I don't do as much ice fishing?

After tax season, it may come down to just a mid-price graph in the end, but it's nice to dream! Any suggestions on what graphs people currently like would be helpful.

[Seabass77]

Garmin fish finder 240

Fl-18

Right around $700 bucks for both.

[Guest]

I will be adding a Garmin 240 Blue this year. The combo seabass suggested is a good one.

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[MrBig]

OK, it's my turn to get everyone's locator opinion.

I have a 12 year old Eagle Ultra that seems to be dying. I use it in summer and winter and have been happy with it. I use the Fastrack option in the winter and that really helps. However, the other night I could not turn this on, or any of the other options. Eventually it read 14 ft when I was in 35 ft. Changing batteries didn't help. Fish-Lectronics said that they don't repair them (no parts), so it's time to think new.

So...do I go with another Eagle comprable model to save money and possibly get an FL18 for winter? I have 3 transducers for my Eagle so maybe I could use them on a new unit? Or...spend the big bucks for something like a Lorance X-15 and use this in summer and winter?

Advice/recommendations?

[Seabass77]

D-Man,

Just curious why you like the 40/10 dual beam on the 240 blue. I suppose the 4000 watts power wouldn't have any problem with a 40 degree cone. Just curious.

Joe

[Guest]

Joe, the Blue unit comes with a dual 50/200, I like the extra watts the blue has to offer,better resolution..

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