Hi all. I am looking to get a fishfinder for my kayak. I want to go off shore up to about 3km out. My budget is probably under about $700. I was wondering what you all thought was the best type/model/place to get it.
My next question is regarding accessible reefs for a kayak. Where/what time? Would love to catch some pelagics. thanks in advance.
G.
I've run the cheapest ($170.00?) waterproof navman in my canoe for a few years without a hitch.
Dunno about you, but I'd be filthy watching a $700.00 sounder get dunked.
Furuno do a good b&w for under $500. - you'd be surprised how good the cheaper sounders run at paddling speeds.
C.J.
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I had a matrix 20 sounder with gps on my yak. Worked great and able to fish reefs no worries with the gps . I didnt launch beachs much but when i did the swell was safe so no worries about dunking.
Look around for a cheap 2nd hand or go on ebay and save a few pennies.
Cheers
Aaron
I have a humminbird matrix 17 on my Hobie Sports, and it is terrific. Got it for about $310 on ebay brand new.
The pic below shows the Ram mount which is mounted on the port side. An easy unscrew to take it off the yak when I want to put yak on car.
Chris
Garmin make some portable sounders with their own battery packs. Or alternatively you can get a cheap sounder and make your own battery pack (8 1.5v batteries will do it) or use a small 12v SLA (can get a 7ah one for $20 and they're very small and compact) Cheers.
Thanks for the advice guys. for those of you who got them from ebay is there any warranty? is the price much better? Cheers. G.
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