Fish Finder

Renegade_2010 · 06-01-2009, 05:21 PM

I am looking to put a new depth finder on my boat and was hoping you guys would have some good suggestions because I do not really know where to start. I will mostly be doing a lot of bottom fishing so I will probably be fishing in no deeper than 300'. I want it to be able to zoom in on the bottom and see it a lot better than what we have now. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I am trying to keep it under $1000 if at all possible.

Thanks for your help,

Phillip

lobsterman · 06-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Furuno FCV 585 with 1KW ducer. Slightly over a grand but well worth it in the long run. I had the 582 and we could zoom lock and find 6" relief.

Renegade_2010 · 06-02-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks for your help our boat got zapped by lightning so we are looking for a new one with the insurance picking up the tab.

Knot at Work · 06-02-2009, 11:16 PM

I run the Garmin 4208 with 1kw Airmar ducer...Its vey user friendly, but It only gets me to 800'. They are now offering a (two ducer set) that promises 1500'...we will see....

X-Shark · 06-03-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Furuno FCV 585 with 1KW ducer. Slightly over a grand

It's more than that.

The Airmar B-164 X-ducer is aprox $700 alone. The 585 is aprox $1200

nonameangler+1 · 06-03-2009, 10:27 AM

Just installed and used for first time Sunday night our

Ray Marine, DS600 High Def color machine from Bethel Marine for $365. (it's a close out, butfull warrenty).

Boat came with older Furunomonochrome which has been great but was just time to upgrade.

My initial impression of the DS is that I will be very happy.

Good luck and hope your able to find what you need.

Nat · 06-04-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

X-Shark (6/3/2009)

Quote:

Furuno FCV 585 with 1KW ducer. Slightly over a grand

It's more than that.

The Airmar B-164 X-ducer is aprox $700 alone. The 585 is aprox $1200

X-shark installed the furuno 620 on my boat, If you shop around you can get it for around

$750.00 plus a transducer for about $175, plus the install labor by the hour

you would be a over your $1000 budget but would have a great machine

I really like the furuno 620 and would recommend it if you can't swing the 585 and the 1000KW ducer

marriemb · 06-14-2011, 04:31 AM

Fish finders are many. You can try GPSMAP 450 . I am impressed by it.
For more information, you can have a look in the following link.
http://www.marinews.com/boating/boat...in-gps-450/46/

06-01-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
Renegade_2010 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 71	Fish Finder I am looking to put a new depth finder on my boat and was hoping you guys would have some good suggestions because I do not really know where to start. I will mostly be doing a lot of bottom fishing so I will probably be fishing in no deeper than 300'. I want it to be able to zoom in on the bottom and see it a lot better than what we have now. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I am trying to keep it under $1000 if at all possible. Thanks for your help, Phillip

06-01-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,631	RE: Fish Finder Furuno FCV 585 with 1KW ducer. Slightly over a grand but well worth it in the long run. I had the 582 and we could zoom lock and find 6" relief. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

06-02-2009, 12:52 PM	#3
Renegade_2010 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 71	RE: Fish Finder Thanks for your help our boat got zapped by lightning so we are looking for a new one with the insurance picking up the tab.

06-02-2009, 11:16 PM	#4
Knot at Work Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	RE: Fish Finder I run the Garmin 4208 with 1kw Airmar ducer...Its vey user friendly, but It only gets me to 800'. They are now offering a (two ducer set) that promises 1500'...we will see....

06-03-2009, 10:27 AM	#6
nonameangler+1 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cantonement / Pensacola Posts: 129	RE: Fish Finder Just installed and used for first time Sunday night our Ray Marine, DS600 High Def color machine from Bethel Marine for $365. (it's a close out, butfull warrenty). Boat came with older Furunomonochrome which has been great but was just time to upgrade. My initial impression of the DS is that I will be very happy. Good luck and hope your able to find what you need.

06-14-2011, 04:31 AM	#8
marriemb Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 39	Fish finders are many. You can try GPSMAP 450 . I am impressed by it. For more information, you can have a look in the following link. http://www.marinews.com/boating/boat...in-gps-450/46/

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