Depth finder

[Robalo]

Need to add to the sign:

"Joe Horn, Proprietor". He is a hero in my book. My neighbor always was checking my contractors and had them so scared, the contractors would call me each time before they showed and asked if I would advise my neighbor they were coming down so he don't shoot them. Everyone should have a neighbor like I do.

[Unclehandy]

Unclehandy:

I need your avatar at me and all my brothers bay houses due to all the freaking low-life thieves!! I mentioned before that 2 of my bros have caught theives -1 got 6 mos probation for about $5k worth of stuff he was caught stealing. My other brother caught 2 and we don't know what Galveston DA did to them-likely slapped them on the wrist and said bad boys and let 'em go.

I know its ridiculous! You can actually have that sign made a sign shop. They can make it look just like that on plastic or aluminum. Usually runs about 20-40 bucks depending on where you go.

[Robalo]

Unclehandy:

I need your avatar at me and all my brothers bay houses due to all the freaking low-life thieves!! I mentioned before that 2 of my bros have caught theives -1 got 6 mos probation for about $5k worth of stuff he was caught stealing. My other brother caught 2 and we don't know what Galveston DA did to them-likely slapped them on the wrist and said bad boys and let 'em go.

[Unclehandy]

Screw you IKE! You son of a ......!

[Robalo]

Depth Finders

Coe:

I did thru hull before-if you even have a small bubble in the epoxy, it messes it up. I would not recommend thru hull transducer, especially in an aluminium boat. Just get some of the white marine adhesive (#3)? -I forgot the brand name but any marine dealer will know it and glue the transducer mounting bracket to your stern. I like Lowrance/Eagle/Seaview depthfinders-on the 23 Robalo I get readings in 2-3' waves while running. I had a Hummingbird about 20 years ago and gave it away-dang thing only gave readings at hull speed - putting. On my "missing" boat, I had an Eagle Magna III that was about 15 years old-heck the cable connects rotted at the unit and I used simple brass pin connectors because new cables cost more than the thing was worth-it worked until Ike put it somewhere.

[FlatoutFishin]

You KNOW what you can do with that "depth finder" don't you?

Shove it up your.......

[007]

Here you go you cheap fugger!

Even comes in a grey and tan color.

You KNOW what you can do with that "depth finder" don't you?

[FlatoutFishin]

I just want to find a cheap depth finder. No frills, no GPS, it doesn't even have to tell the water temp. Any ideas?

cheap

Here you go you cheap fugger!

Even comes in a grey and tan color.

[boom]

All lowrance products are good and work the same. I get 10% off their prices if that helps.

[small bites]

We are looking at a HDS7. Anybody have any expierence with that one? Would appreciate any pros and cons.

sb:>

[boom]

I think a sth (shoot through hull) will work in an aluminum boat, I will check with my buds @ lowrance if you would like me to. The puck is maybe 2" diameter. You would have to have the mount area clean of foam, but after the installation is complete you could refoam. There is also a trolling motor mounted transducer if you run one, but obviously it would be worthless when you are running on the main motor.

[Unclehandy]

Can't view YouTube at work...

I was just saying that you can just use epoxy to mount it, instead of screws. Although if the puck will work through the aluminum it would be better.

[boom]

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Support/Tips-and-Tutorials/Sonar-Tutorial/

Here is a good read about sonar in general from my buddies at Lowrance. I was just talking about this with oo7 last week. Reading and understanding sonar is a continuing process. (same with radar) For bay applications we use it mostly to find drops, channels, and read bottom types. Generally bays are too shallow to mark actual fish and most fish will have long before been spooked by the boat before the sonar reads the area. But when using sonar in deep water, a strong unit will tell you a lot more than just fish are under the boat. A good reader can tell you what type of fish and which side of the boat they are on.
Will kirkpatrick up on Lake Sam Rayburn puts on an awsome maps and electronics course that last 3 days several times a year. I take a refresher course every couple of years just to retain the little that I know about it.

[WestEndAngler]

Or, you could just epoxy the regular transducer on the outside! Look at this product! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_4a4O7kXQo

Can't view YouTube at work...

[WestEndAngler]

The whole reason I dont want to drill into the rear hunt deck is b/c its filled with foam floatation and don't want to saturate it with water... I know I can use silicone but would rather not screw into it this early in her life...