fishfinders - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JrBasser · 08-16-2009, 08:15 PM

I would love a humminbird 383c

Hypoxic1 · 08-16-2009, 08:25 PM

never heard of it. why would you love it?
thanks

Billy V · 08-16-2009, 08:41 PM

I can only speak to the one I have The Hummingbird Piranha Max 215 It has performed well for 3 years with no issues at all, and no corrosion at the terminals.

I use dielectric grease on the connections each time I go fishing. It gives decent readings on fish to 200 ft. and works very good marking bait fish.

It also runs on 8 rechargeable AA batteries for a long time (a couple of outings) 800 watts verses 1600+ for most other units.

IMO -- Epoxy on the transducer is the better way to go. I have also tried Goop and the picture was not as good.
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I have wanted to try a better high end FF unit and might purchase one this year, but this $89 Fish Finder has worked just fine so I leave well enough alone.

Corey · 08-16-2009, 08:43 PM

Garmin 178c GPS/FF combo w/ internal antenna. I have had this one for 3 years with no problems. I do not baby it or try to keep it dry- It gets abused and just keeps working great. Costs around $400 or so.

JrBasser · 08-17-2009, 10:34 AM

I like the 383c because it has a bright color easy to use screen, it is simple to use, gives a good picture, ahs a nice accurate gps, and will hold up to the abuse of kayak fishing. plus the transducer fits in my scupper hole

Bryantfish · 08-19-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrBasser

I would love a humminbird 383c

I have one and I love it!

08-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Garmin 178c GPS/FF combo w/ internal antenna. I have had this one for 3 years with no problems. I do not baby it or try to keep it dry- It gets abused and just keeps working great. Costs around $400 or so. __________________

08-16-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	I would love a humminbird 383c

08-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	never heard of it. why would you love it? thanks

08-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I can only speak to the one I have The Hummingbird Piranha Max 215 It has performed well for 3 years with no issues at all, and no corrosion at the terminals. I use dielectric grease on the connections each time I go fishing. It gives decent readings on fish to 200 ft. and works very good marking bait fish. It also runs on 8 rechargeable AA batteries for a long time (a couple of outings) 800 watts verses 1600+ for most other units. IMO -- Epoxy on the transducer is the better way to go. I have also tried Goop and the picture was not as good. ----------------------------------------------------- I have wanted to try a better high end FF unit and might purchase one this year, but this $89 Fish Finder has worked just fine so I leave well enough alone.

08-17-2009, 10:34 AM	#5
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	I like the 383c because it has a bright color easy to use screen, it is simple to use, gives a good picture, ahs a nice accurate gps, and will hold up to the abuse of kayak fishing. plus the transducer fits in my scupper hole