Need some knowledge - new graph selection

[BassMaster#1]

These fishfinders are the best for the money....can also network with the 5" version to share waypoints.  You can't do this with the low rance or hummingbird fish finders unless you get the same size unit or the more expensive units...also don't have to spend more money on a map card

[slothman]

5 minutes ago, BassMaster#1 said:

These fishfinders are the best for the money....can also network with the 5" version to share waypoints.  You can't do this with the low rance or hummingbird fish finders unless you get the same size unit or the more expensive units...also don't have to spend more money on a map card

The included map is a major reason that I think garmin is definitely the best value right now. 

[BassMaster#1]

Got min installed this morning and ready to test it out in the morning.....waiting patiently for the 5" one to arrive and mount on the bow.....make sure you do the update

[moguy1973]

16 hours ago, BassMaster#1 said:

Got min installed this morning and ready to test it out in the morning.....waiting patiently for the 5" one to arrive and mount on the bow.....make sure you do the update

Oops.  Tranducers don't like shallow water...

[o2bnMO]

I'm looking at getting a garmin 73sv also. I was looking at ram mounts and they suggest 2.5" diameter ball for depth finders. This seems like overkill for a unit that weighs 1.7lbs. I was thinking a 1.5" ball would be enough. I also have to fab a removable mount clamp to use on rental boats and jon boats that i use at different times. I am looking at the tite loc clamp(s). You guys have any other ideas?

http://www.titelok.com/product-p/cl-5608.htm.

[BassMaster#1]

Thing about using it on another boat you would have to buy another transducer unless you plan on taking this off your current boat.....they are like $300....a bit pricey than what you have have but I have this mount from cabelas I used to use when I take my pond prowler and craw dad boats out.....http://www.cabelas.com/product/Portable-Transducer-Bracket/699847.uts?productVariantId=1183045&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03449000&rid=20&gclid=CjwKEAiAirXFBRCQyvL279Tnx1ESJAB-G-Qv66kwaFlk_sudfndKwbmHRrmB4GBJGBFoNKoTXX6pqRoC2Yrw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[o2bnMO]

BassMaster#1; i have one of those mounts without the top bar. I'm still working on my old tin so currently don't have one on the water. When we go to lilleys or another lake we rent a boat. When fishing here i'm on a friends jon. If and when i get my boat done then the transducer will be mounted on it.

[BassMaster#1]

Gotcha, I really liked the mount I mentioned as there is a place to mount the fishfinder, which would be the swivel arm and the transducer mounts to lower portion. ...seems like this would fit the bill as you mount it to this bracket and you can take it anywhere and any boat you choose. The fish finder really is amazing. ...good luck

[moguy1973]

23 hours ago, o2bnMO said:

I'm looking at getting a garmin 73sv also. I was looking at ram mounts and they suggest 2.5" diameter ball for depth finders. This seems like overkill for a unit that weighs 1.7lbs. I was thinking a 1.5" ball would be enough. I also have to fab a removable mount clamp to use on rental boats and jon boats that i use at different times. I am looking at the tite loc clamp(s). You guys have any other ideas?

http://www.titelok.com/product-p/cl-5608.htm.

I use this RAM mount.  It's 1 1/2" ball and works great.  I tried a 1" ball and it didn't hold it.  It's heavier than you think but that clamp would work on a rental jon if it's not going to be moving at higher speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AXXZH/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[JF660R]

For those that got the Garmin with the Lakevu maps... are there any brush piles on your map? 

 

I've noticed mine has rock piles, evergreens, hardwoods, and rock and stump fields. But not brush piles...