portable fishfinders

[phin#9]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good color portable fishfinder.

[Billy Bob]

I believe Lowrance makes a portable packs that can be used on many of their units. Just go to the unit you are interested in and then click the accessory tab. Here's their website.

 

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine...shfinders/X67C/

[irishfield]

One thing to be aware of if going portable is the colour eats power much faster than the monochrome. Noted that while I was bumming batteries from Ron this winter for my 102C.. while he used his 135 Monochrome without even recharging for the next day.

[Pmacdonald]

Hi Tonyrome69,

 

Irishfield is right; colour monitors do kill the batteries in portable devices very fast. If you are not dead set on a colour display, I would suggest you take a serious look at a Hummingbird 535 or 565 portable.

 

http://www.humminbird-gcomm.com/humminbird...35-Portable.htm

 

They have great displays, the battery life is great, they show temperature, and have optional speed upgrade. The carrying cases are very rugged and the units are just a tough. I purchased the 535 protable last year and have no complaints. The refresh rate it great; it even gives you clear picture even when you boat is moving, and it gives you clear indication on the hardness of hte bottom structures etc.

 

Regardless of what you choose, I hope you find one that works for you.

Edited May 3, 2008 by Fish Crazed