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Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:30 am
by Jayjoans
Just purchased our first pontoon boat, and I'd like to install a depth finder. We don't fish, so all I'm looking for is depth. I've come to rely on it coming from an inboard with a fixed prop under the boat, I don't know how much I'll need it on the pontoon, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside to know what's under me.
I have the mounting box welded to the back of my port pontoon, so I'm interested in any product and/or installation tips you would be willing to share.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:28 pm
by Gearbanger
Your going to get lots of options on this one. I use the Lowrance Hook 4. They dropped the price recently to $199.00 so it's a pretty good deal. It gives you speed, GPS tracking, depth, water temperature and probably a few other things I just don't use or know what to do with. Good luck w/ whatever you choose.
Teddy
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:48 pm
by ron nh
Yeah, You should just buy a GPS unit, You won't regret it.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:40 pm
by Jayjoans
Thanks for the recommendation. I looked up the Lowrance unit and I'd prefer something smaller that I can just mount in the dash rather than mount on top of the dash.
Any smaller units come to mind?
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:06 pm
by zoom650
Faria gauges. These came standard on my Harris. Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... fgod1AUNCQ
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:59 pm
by evinrude2stroke
I installed a Faria with water & air temp in my previous boat. I loved it. It was easy to install and was wired to light up when I turned on the running lights. I liked it better than the factory one that came on my new boat. I think I paid around $150-170 for it.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:02 pm
by mpilot
Here is one from great lakes skipper. You can search here for OEM parts and they may have the exact one that they would have installed.
http://greatlakesskipper.com/faria-boat ... nt-sn2011a
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:32 am
by boocat
Yes, Overton's
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:24 pm
by BobG
[quote="boocat"]Yes, Overton's[/quote]
Funny, Overton's was bought by Gander Mountain, in 2007, and now Gander Mountain is looking pretty sketchy.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:08 pm
by Jayjoans
Thanks everybody, I bought the Faria from Overton's before their 15% off and free shipping expired tonight.
I tried to contact Great Lakes Skipper, but nobody ever replied. That's an interesting site, but I didn't see my exact gauge style on there.
I appreciate the help.
Re: Depth finder recommendations
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:27 pm
by boocat
Yeah, I hope Overton's survives.