queensland Sounder recommendations

[Smiderman]

Hi Folks

I'm looking to up grade the current sounder to a colour version.

Looking for recommendations & opinions (pro's & cons).

I will be only using it in the river in an open tinnie, so high power versions not important, but resolution & definition is important though!!

Got a hand held GPS so combo's not necessary.

Not sure on $$ to spend yet thats relative to feedback & value for $$$.

Ideally I'll try to avoid running the purchase passed Ministry of Finance :whistle: :whistle:

As no doubt should the missus get wind of such an acquisition the purchase will need to be negotiated via War Office. Net result generally similar spend going her way (my from my pocket or cold shoulder & more rations

[noname]

i would recomend the furuno 620fcv, if you go to the { pbafishing.com } website and get into sounder pics and have a look at bob's, reel flash's sounder at work, i know it's prob a few $$ more than you wanted to spend,but for some it's just another rod and reel, the 620 is a smaller version with not as much power, but just study the screens on bob's sounder, i mean really look at it.. good luck

robbo

[STU]

Lowrance 510c is a great unit I got one on my bow

[shortie]

very happy with my Hummingbird 797C

[Smiderman]

noname wrote:

i would recomend the furuno 620fcv, if you go to the { pbafishing.com } website and get into sounder pics and have a look at bob's, reel flash's sounder at work, i know it's prob a few $$ more than you wanted to spend,but for some it's just another rod and reel, the 620 is a smaller version with not as much power, but just study the screens on bob's sounder, i mean really look at it.. good luck

robbo

Rob certainly a thorough explanation on how to tweak the set up thanks

[reelchippy]

I was looking the top end souders but the guys at trymax said if only fishing the bay and close in reefs the low end colour is all you will need i have a 400c garmin was $380 from the us drop in to there shop at capalaba good guys cheers

/>http://www.trymax.com.au/

[Smiderman]

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[Gazza]

reelchippy wrote:

I was looking the top end souders but the guys at trymax said if only fishing the bay and close in reefs the low end colour is all you will need i have a 400c garmin was $380 from the us drop in to there shop at capalaba good guys cheers

/>http://www.trymax.com.au/

Mate I got a Navman 8120 so I'm bias but the bigger the better ok a few more buck's but at the end of the day ask your self a few questions

I DID :woohoo:

Do you intend to keep the boat ?

if the answer is yes buy the best you can afford

If the boat is only a stepping stone put a medioca color or look for a good grayscale if you are going to sell it with the boat ?

If as above a stepping stone but you are not selling the sounder with the boat ? go to step one lol

Gaz

best advice I can give don't rush and hunt around