Protecting Fish Finders

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

And think about using shrink connectors and shrink tube the wire connections.

On this point, I've heard of squeezing in silicone glue before heat shrinking. As the connector shrinks, the silicone squeezes out and makes a nice water-tight seal.

I'll check all my other connections excluding the back of the FF for this.

Originally Posted by Raskal311

i always put the unit in a waterproof bag during launch and land. I have taken a dump once with the unit out and it died but Lowrance did replace it.

Good argument in favor of an extended warranty.

When my FF went on the blink (not sure why, hence this thread), Lowrance replaced it promptly. As soon as they received my unit for evaluation, they called to ask if I would like to upgrade to a bigger unit for a modest amount of extra money that probably covers their cost of replacement. I might accept that option in the future if my FF croaks again within the warranty period.

[Raskal311]

Yea I paid $100 to go from the 4 to the 5".

[maquinapescado]

I bag mine and connect it in the water. I use an extra small trogan condom full of cotton over the plug. Don't ask why I have the extra small condoms......

[2-Stix]

i use the grease every few times out, launch with it in a dry bag below the hatch, wipe down with fresh water every use.