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Arzic Olivier · 08-03-2004, 06:56 AM

Thanks to Hooper and MacoJoe.

MJ, what didn't you like in the 320DF ?
I'm not sure I care with the Dual Frequency, as I never fish fathom over 300 feet.
Any comment on the advantages of the DF?

I've been very happy with my Fishmark 160, including the fact that the skimmer still transmitted at "high" speed (over 30 knots).
How can you scout the spots if your device shows nothing over 5 knots (seen this on friend's boats ...).
Its features were fine enough for me, what I would enjoy would be a better screen resolution, and more grey levels (color still too expensive !).
Furuno have earned a good professional reputation here in France (historical ?), but in my mind also have professional prices. Have to check it out once more. Any product reference for these ?

Anybody using the Hummingbird Matrix fishfinders ? They look great and have that smart plug-in system.

E-bay auctions are a good idea, but I won't spend my time on the computer while on vacation, I'd rather visit the shops, and I'm sure I can make a good deal with a local, conscious, professional !
Anybody here ???

Thanks again,
Olivier

08-03-2004, 06:56 AM	#4
Arzic Olivier Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: France - Brittany Posts: 87	features Thanks to Hooper and MacoJoe. MJ, what didn't you like in the 320DF ? I'm not sure I care with the Dual Frequency, as I never fish fathom over 300 feet. Any comment on the advantages of the DF? I've been very happy with my Fishmark 160, including the fact that the skimmer still transmitted at "high" speed (over 30 knots). How can you scout the spots if your device shows nothing over 5 knots (seen this on friend's boats ...). Its features were fine enough for me, what I would enjoy would be a better screen resolution, and more grey levels (color still too expensive !). Furuno have earned a good professional reputation here in France (historical ?), but in my mind also have professional prices. Have to check it out once more. Any product reference for these ? Anybody using the Hummingbird Matrix fishfinders ? They look great and have that smart plug-in system. E-bay auctions are a good idea, but I won't spend my time on the computer while on vacation, I'd rather visit the shops, and I'm sure I can make a good deal with a local, conscious, professional ! Anybody here ??? Thanks again, Olivier