Fishfinder Advice

[thor1975]

I am looking to purchase a new locator for my boat, I want to mount the tranducer on my bow mounted trolling motor. Does anyone have any advice on what kind I should buy? I am looking in the $300-$500 range. Thanks.

[thor1975]

bump......

[Wave Runner]

The Eagle Fishmark 480 packs a lot of features into a unit that sells for 200.00

[Surface Tension]

I'll second the Eagle Fishmark 480 for a good sounder for under 200 bucks.
You could jump up to a Lowrance X135 for $400.

[Doonbuggy]

I've made these comments before, but look at the 480's measly power connection. one little power connection with six itty bitty prongs and no lock n collar. no way that lasts a few years.

my 480 lasted 5 weeks before it started cutting in and out b/c they went cheap on the power connection.

i swapped to the x125 (another $100), but it has two "lock n collar" connections for a secure fit that will last a lot longer. couldn't be happier.

both graphs work well from a features standpoint, but i say save yourself the possible anger on the water....just my .02.

DB

[Norco]

I almost bought the Fishmark 480 till I saw and purchased the Matrix 27 by HumminBird. Used the finder today on the local lake and was very impressed. I have not been a huge fan of Humminbird as there prior products seemed to lack but this unit is exceptional.
640x 320 pixels gives an awsome depiction of the bottom and and marks bottom hugging walleye very well.

Cheers!!

[Bushwacker]

Now that the topic has come up, it the Lowrance X135 worth $100 more than the X125? From what I see the difference is the watts of power. Does anybody know any more differences?

[thor1975]

Thanks for the input everyone. After the first couple of posts I ended up getting the 480. The sales guy told me it was the same as the x125 except for the flasher feature so it saved me $100. Now I just need to know how to hook up 2 deep cycle batteries for 12V power. Is it + to + or + to - ? I am not sure how to hook it all up. If anyone has some ideas, please let me know, thanks....

[Surface Tension]

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