colour sounders
Submitted by Brian on Sun, 2007-08-19 21:39
Looking to set up new boat with colour sounder, never had colour before and getting differrent feedback on breeds, what do you thinks the best and most important easy to use
Tim
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Date Joined: 26/09/06
Furuno for me
I went from a Navman B/W to a Navman 4500 colour and found it was just so much better in colour.
With my latest boat upgrade I spent the extra and got a Furuno 585 and couldnt be happier. I would have anything less now. The extra defenition that the Furuno produces is excellent and once you set it up the manual controls are very easy to use.
The Furuno 620 runs the same software on a smaller screen.
Rockingham Offshore Fishing Club www.rockinghamoffshore.com
Den
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Date Joined: 17/08/07
I run a FF50 on my ride,
I run a FF50 on my ride, very impressed
easy to use, simple one key movements, no problems while bouncing around and trying to operate it (one key movements) looks neat & tidy installed, screen not to big for boat dash
great picture can really dial it in to get great performance
Looked at many sounders over the years(ex-commercial fisherman )and found these for my needs now as a rec fisho on a trailered boat to certainly pass with flying COLOURS.
What ever brand you go for youll never go back to black & white
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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Date Joined: 01/01/70
all good
All good info Brian!
Furuno is the pick of the breeds in the commercial sector and the rec models are very good also with the units just been down sized to simplify. The reliability and local service/warranty makes all the difference IMO and the important features that Furuno offers will help you get the max out of a unit. JRC are very good also but i do have my preference. The digital filter technology has made the Furuno screen very clean/clear with high definition colour screen to show you and define what your looking at. The true bottom lock is a must and this is lacking on many brands.....such an important feature for sure if you're bottom fishing.
The FCV620 is awesome for a low priced colour sounder. The FCV585 with a larger screen is the next step up with the capability to run a 1KW transducer if need be.
Hope this feedback helps!
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Paul N
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Date Joined: 09/11/06
I have a Lowrance
I have a lowrance colour sounder and find it eazy to use and although I have not used any others I would recomend them.
Any day fishing is a great day !!
Brian
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Date Joined: 17/08/07
sounders
Thanks peoples for your thoughts, seems I need to rob a bank and go Furuno.
Brian
Posts: 67
Date Joined: 17/08/07
navman 4500
Tim you said you were happy with you 4500 and value for money paid, got the chance of one at "reel" good price.
Tim
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Date Joined: 26/09/06
Navman
If you want a good deal on a 2nd hand one thats 11 months old let me know.
Rockingham Offshore Fishing Club www.rockinghamoffshore.com
Brian
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Date Joined: 17/08/07
navman
if you have the time to show me the probs and positives on your navman i will be happy to listen, give us a time and place