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kynan · 04-16-2002, 08:41 PM

Hi guys,

Haven't posted since last year. Need a new fishfinder for my 21 striper w/a cuddy.

Pulled off the existing Lowrance system. Won't shut off. Is it even worth keeping this around as a secondary device?

Anway, I'm trying to digest the differences between a $100 fish finder and a $350 one.

What it seems like I'm down to is :

Garmin Blue 160 or 240...240 is real nice on the shelf, but it's $350

Then there's the raytheon 3265 (I think) for 199 -or-

Eagle, Silver 600 or something like that....Boater's world special, they say it;s worth 360, and they're selling it for 199.

Bottom line, I just need to know if the better units really influence catching more fish. I bottom dunk frequently to keep my kids entertained.

New to boating, only in the past year.

Any help is appreciated!!

04-16-2002, 08:41 PM	#1
kynan DOINK Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 28	new fishfinder advice Hi guys, Haven't posted since last year. Need a new fishfinder for my 21 striper w/a cuddy. Pulled off the existing Lowrance system. Won't shut off. Is it even worth keeping this around as a secondary device? Anway, I'm trying to digest the differences between a $100 fish finder and a $350 one. What it seems like I'm down to is : Garmin Blue 160 or 240...240 is real nice on the shelf, but it's $350 Then there's the raytheon 3265 (I think) for 199 -or- Eagle, Silver 600 or something like that....Boater's world special, they say it;s worth 360, and they're selling it for 199. Bottom line, I just need to know if the better units really influence catching more fish. I bottom dunk frequently to keep my kids entertained. New to boating, only in the past year. Any help is appreciated!!