GPS Fish Finder Needed.... Advice and Help Appreciated!!!!

[Ms Fish]

  Hey fellow fishermen!!! Here is my situation. Before I lost my dad we had a great Loranne system hooked up to our 18.5 ft Blue Fin. I will be honest in saying the last 2 seasons before he went to the big fish in the sky... I didn't maintain the boat as I should of, for example removing the fish finder during the winter. The glass broke, and water got all into it. So, now I am in the market for a new one...nothing fancy, just so I can mark some spots and such. I also would need advice on how to install it, I am pretty handy and learn quickly.  Any guidance you guys can give me would be so appreciated!    Thanks!!!   

[Wreckfish]

Those Lowrance HDS unit are really nice.

[Ms Fish]

Those Lowrance HDS unit are really nice.

I'll make a note of that, thanks Capt!!!! 

[NJ Guy]

Hummingbirg 597 hd DI all you will ever need if your not looking to anything crazy... I had one on my previous boat

[Ms Fish]

Hummingbirg 597 hd DI all you will ever need if your not looking to anything crazy... I had one on my previous boat

Cool! Im always looking to go crazy...lol just sometimes gotta stay grounded ya know! Ill add this one to my notes as well! Thanks! 

[BigAl13]

Check hamilton marine the have a few ridiculous deals going on now and if not drop marintime matt a line hell get you a great deal also

[fellinger]

I use a Garmin 441S w/the optional Blue Vision chart. It is a compact combo sonar/chartplotter. It has worked well for me. It didn't break the bank.

[Andys Delight]

I use a Garmin 441S w/the optional Blue Vision chart. It is a compact combo sonar/chartplotter. It has worked well for me. It didn't break the bank.

I have the same, works great.

[Luna Sea 5]

i find the garmins to be very easy to learn and use. 

[IKAT]

What you really need to do is set yourself a budget for what you need and go to all the companies websites and decide what is best for what type of boating/fishing you are doing.

They all have the manuals that you can download to see what you are getting.

Averyone is different and has different preferences.

The bottom line is what YOU like.
And what suits you the best and for your boat--go to a few places that have them set up and try them.

Then Call Matt--Task Marine --and see what he can do for you.



 

[SouthPaw]

I had a Garmin all in one and currently have a raymarine mfd. comparing the two I would say the garmin was easier to use and I liked the features a little better.

[Ms Fish]

What you really need to do is set yourself a budget for what you need and go to all the companies websites and decide what is best for what type of boating/fishing you are doing.

Agreed Capt... I really didn't know where to start...I'm not good with the technical side of boating. I can change some fuses and oil filter,  but the FF that is another animal for me. THANK YOU EVERYONE for the suggestions and help. Once I do find one in my price range, Ill let everyone know what I go with and hopefully post a photo or two sooner than later! Here is my baby... hope to see/meet some you on the water this weekend! Ill keep Chanel 68 on for as long as I can stand the chatter  I like t listen to my tunes personally... or nothing at all... Have a gr8m weekend my fellow fishermen!!! Ms. Fish         

[Ms Fish]

here is my baby....say hi if you see me! id love to meet up with some of you on the water!!!   

[Scott G.]

   NICE RIDE      GOOD LUCK TO YOU THIS WEEKEND      CATCH'EM UP   

[Ms Fish]

  NICE RIDE      GOOD LUCK TO YOU THIS WEEKEND      CATCH'EM UP   

Thanks Capt!!!! She was my dads.... he took great care of her and I plan to do the same!!! Just put a fresh coat of beautiful top of the line green paint on the bottom. Friend of mine from work; her husband works for a company that handles the bottom paint and gave me a gallon as a gift. Didn't have to since I trailer everywhere, but I think its important to take care of it as best I can. Have a great weekend and you go get um too!!!! Tight lines Capt!!!!!   

[BigAl13]

  NICE RIDE      GOOD LUCK TO YOU THIS WEEKEND      CATCH'EM UP   

Thanks Capt!!!! She was my dads.... he took great care of her and I plan to do the same!!! Just put a fresh coat of beautiful top of the line green paint on the bottom. Friend of mine from work; her husband works for a company that handles the bottom paint and gave me a gallon as a gift. Didn't have to since I trailer everywhere, but I think its important to take care of it as best I can. Have a great weekend and you go get um too!!!! Tight lines Capt!!!!!   

Let him know we can always use a bottom paint sponsor here 

[Ms Fish]

[Let him know we can always use a bottom paint sponsor here 

That sounds good to me a a nice way to say thank you. It sure was nice of them! Ill let her know come Monday!