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04-28-2003, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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FISH FINDER
I sold my old hummingbird FF with my 15 footer so now I need to put a new unit in my 21 proline.
I was looking at the Furuno 6100LS, I like it cause' its a thin unit (my dash space is limited). Its under 300 bucks
-dual frequency
-B&W (which is fine) they call it silver screen (???) and I think its good and clear on bright days. .
Comes with transom mount high speed ducer.
I know Furuno is the BIG name in radar and FF.
Any opinions?
Anyone got one of these?
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04-28-2003, 07:47 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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I got one but I haven't used it yet  ...
It's gotten some really good write-ups. Basically the same as the 6000 with slightly less power in the ducer and the mon screen - otherwise same engine.
Time will tell if it last the summer on my boat or if it get's replaced with a suitable color unit...
Street Price seems to be a $270 + 85 for transom xducer up to $200 for triducer thru hull (fish/speed/temp) |
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04-28-2003, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Pembroke, MA
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HAve the LS6100, mounted the transom mount to shoot-through and was working at 25MPH and higher.
I have the thru-hull tridcer if you want to do it right - will sell it for
$175 or consider trading for fishing gear.
Let me know if you're interested.
Roop
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04-28-2003, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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I would try to get an airmar transducer if you can. These are far superior to the manufacturers ducers. I can get depth readings at 60 mph, and mark fish @ 30 or so. This is a $100 transom mount triducer.
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04-28-2003, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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04-29-2003, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Pembroke, MA
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Not to be pushy but mines the Airmar 525ST- MSD. New in box.
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04-29-2003, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Guys,
Most of the mfgs. use airmont transducers. Odds are the one in the box is an airmont.
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04-29-2003, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Roop;
Good deal, but I have a transom mount now and it will be easier to just put the new bracket in the same spot.
The ducer is sold separately from the FF.
I'm not sure if its an airmar. or is it airmont???
You guys mentioned 2 names here. Typos ??
I am ready to order it today so I might have it by the weekend.
John:
I found the unoit for 260 and the ducer for 80.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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04-29-2003, 07:28 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Van - sorry for nickle & diming you - yes I found those prices too but was giving you street price you ungrateful little,  ...
How are you going to mount the transudcer? |
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04-29-2003, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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I will stick with the transom mount, again since I will be removing the bracket for the hummingbird I have (had), I will try to reuse some of the holes or at least stay in the same location.
I dont care about getting good FF signals at higher speeds, I think just a depth reading is sufficient to make sure you have enough water.
For Fishfinding I am ususallly going slooow.
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