Need advice on GPS, Depth Finder and a bunch of accessories

[Douglas4315]

Hi everyone!

First weekend out on the new Pontoon and it was an absolute blast! Should have done this years ago!

Anyway the boat did not come with a depth finder so it's interesting trying to get into low depth coves. Can anyone recommend a decent depth finder? We will not be using it for fishing more just depth and water temperature.

On another note what about a GPS? We are on an 8 mile lake, do I really need it or is it just to track speed?

Lastly, what other accessories should be be thinking about? All set with fenders, jackets, towable tube and kneeboard. Anything else?

[curtiscapk]

Bass Pro has humminbirds for as low as 80 bucks...

http://www.basspro.com/Brand-Humminbird ... iqZ1z0u8zg




Boat hook! RIP Missy

[Mosnowman]

Douglas..since you asked and I'm good at spending other's money...here is what I have on my boat...

Clore JNC660 'Jump-N-Carry' 1,700 Peak Amp 12-Volt Jump Starter
by Clore Automotive

Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 54 Pontoon Boat Trolling Motor with Quick Release Bracket (54-lb Thrust, 48" Shaft)

Moeller Scepter Topside Marine Fuel Tank with Gauge (6.6-Gallon)

Uniden MHS125 Marine Handheld Radio

Magma SS Grill

[bassn386]

Don't bother spending your money on a GPS. If you get lost on a lake that size, maybe you need another form of recreation (lol!). I have a Garmin 250, but you can find cheaper. Don't be talked into color; you don't need it.

[MH Hawker]

A grill is a necessity.

[OK Toon]

As far as a GPS, if you have a decent smart phone, just spend $10 on a Navionics app. That what we did and it works great to know the channel location and where I am on the lake. Just make sure your lake is listed on the app.

[VacationLand]

I use a Humminbird 798ci HD. It's a bit of overkill but I like the large screen and it's great for fishing. Also shows your track so you can navigate at night. My lake is not large either but there is a lot of rocks and shallow areas that aren't marked very well.

[Bullman]

My boat came with a garmin 421....it is over kill
And yes, some apps on my phone give much greater detail.
For me, the biggest benifit is the bread crumbs....I am on a lake where 1 meter can make the difference as to whether you keep your low end. I mostly use it for midnight cruises. ...

[JohnO]

I agree with Bullman. The breadcrumbs.

The main use I have for my GPS (It's a garmin of some sort I think, fishfinder, water temp, GPS etc) is tracking my speed.

Most important use is when I get caught on the lake at night. I can follow my own trail back to the dock and know that I won't run into the shore or anything else (even then I keep my speed below 10mph after dark). Sometimes the shore and the water look the same.