Turning humminbird 535 into portable.

[Rustic-Fisher]

Hey guys,

Is it possible to hook a rechargeable battery up to this unit.

The portable unit runs off two 6v batteries and that could get expensive draining those 2-3times a week while on the ice. If not I am thinking of just buying the portable eagle 320.

 

Thanks,

Rustic

[Bernie]

A small ATV or Ski-Doo Gel cell battery would work real well.

[knotaclue]

I have a portable 535 but am reluctant to use on the ice, herd LCD and below temps don't mix????

[tedley]

the 2 batteries are hooked together to get 12volts. any 12 volt battery will work eg. car battery( too heavy)

motorcyle or garden tractor, computer batteries, cordless drill (12v). I bought a skill cordless drill, has 2

batteries, and charger. I used a pcv pipe collar, drilled and tapped 2 holes, put bolts in to hold wires from

fishfinder. Runs all day no problem.

[fishindevil]

very good i dea tedley,i use just the 12 volt gel battery works great and will last a whole weekend no problem,but never thought about using a drill batt, or any other similar one....cool

[jjcanoe]

Pick up a rechargable Gel cell battery from Princess Auto. Not too expensive either stick it in a small plastic tool box and bolt the bracket for the screen to the box. any extra space in the box can be used for tackle, license, wallet etc...

 

jjcanoe

[bigbuck]

Best bet is go to LeBaron's, they have the 535 Portable unit for about $220 I think, it was $40 or so more than the regular 535. It beats buying a regular unit then spending 70-80 on the portable kit. Then you can go over to BPS and pick up the gel-cell and charger for about $26 (LeBaron's'll cost you about $60 for both). I read somewhere that you can use a dremel to modify the portable case for the gel-cell. I just bought the Eagle 320 Portable and so far after messing around with it in simulator mode, I like it. The true test will be when I'm able to get out on the water.

[Rustic-Fisher]

Thanks for all the great info....

Rustic