Depth finder recommendations
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Depth finder recommendations
Just purchased our first pontoon boat, and I'd like to install a depth finder. We don't fish, so all I'm looking for is depth. I've come to rely on it coming from an inboard with a fixed prop under the boat, I don't know how much I'll need it on the pontoon, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside to know what's under me.
I have the mounting box welded to the back of my port pontoon, so I'm interested in any product and/or installation tips you would be willing to share.
I have the mounting box welded to the back of my port pontoon, so I'm interested in any product and/or installation tips you would be willing to share.
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Re: Depth finder recommendations
Your going to get lots of options on this one. I use the Lowrance Hook 4. They dropped the price recently to $199.00 so it's a pretty good deal. It gives you speed, GPS tracking, depth, water temperature and probably a few other things I just don't use or know what to do with. Good luck w/ whatever you choose.
Teddy
Teddy
2016 Lowe SS210 Tritoon w/ Mercury 150
2014 Ford FX2 F-150 Tow-vehicle
2014 Ford FX2 F-150 Tow-vehicle
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Yeah, You should just buy a GPS unit, You won't regret it.
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon w/mercury 115.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I looked up the Lowrance unit and I'd prefer something smaller that I can just mount in the dash rather than mount on top of the dash.
Any smaller units come to mind?
Any smaller units come to mind?
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Faria gauges. These came standard on my Harris. Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... fgod1AUNCQ
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... fgod1AUNCQ
Michael and Laura
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
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Re: Depth finder recommendations
I installed a Faria with water & air temp in my previous boat. I loved it. It was easy to install and was wired to light up when I turned on the running lights. I liked it better than the factory one that came on my new boat. I think I paid around $150-170 for it.
Dave
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Here is one from great lakes skipper. You can search here for OEM parts and they may have the exact one that they would have installed.
http://greatlakesskipper.com/faria-boat ... nt-sn2011a
http://greatlakesskipper.com/faria-boat ... nt-sn2011a
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Yes, Overton's
Re: Depth finder recommendations
[quote="boocat"]Yes, Overton's[/quote]
Funny, Overton's was bought by Gander Mountain, in 2007, and now Gander Mountain is looking pretty sketchy.
Funny, Overton's was bought by Gander Mountain, in 2007, and now Gander Mountain is looking pretty sketchy.
2012 Tahoe 24' Fish-n-Fun Tritoon, with Mercury 115 HP 4-Stroke
"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
Add a battery: viewtopic.php?t=13546&p=105893#p105893
I'm not a liberal, but I play one on this site.
"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
Add a battery: viewtopic.php?t=13546&p=105893#p105893
I'm not a liberal, but I play one on this site.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Thanks everybody, I bought the Faria from Overton's before their 15% off and free shipping expired tonight.
I tried to contact Great Lakes Skipper, but nobody ever replied. That's an interesting site, but I didn't see my exact gauge style on there.
I appreciate the help.
I tried to contact Great Lakes Skipper, but nobody ever replied. That's an interesting site, but I didn't see my exact gauge style on there.
I appreciate the help.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Yeah, I hope Overton's survives.