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partschaser09 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 17 Location: Clover, SC Joined: May 10^th, 2010	Re: Depth Finder Reply #10 - May 17^th, 2010 at 1:07pm	Quote Print Post
	After a good bit of research, it seems you have to purchase a suction cup type transducer if you use a standard depth finder. That being the case, you might as well get the Hummingbird 230, which has all the equipment you need for portability and uses AA batteries, which should make it lighter than any other option. Anyone out there have one of these and can comment?


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Depth Finder Reply #11 - May 17^th, 2010 at 8:39pm	Quote Print Post
	Most Eagle, Lowrance and Humminbird locater models are available in a portable version which means they come with a case, battery pack and suction cup transducer. Bear in mind that these portable units are designed to be used in fishing boats. That means there is little consideration given to packed size and weight and the transducer will be designed for the transom of a boat - not exactly the ideal orientation for canoe use. Generally, these portable versions sell for about double the price of the fixed mount units. An alternative is to adapt a fixed mount locater for specific use with a canoe. If you search around this site a bit all the info is here or send me a PM and I'll help you out.


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Snow_Dog Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: Depth Finder Reply #12 - May 18^th, 2010 at 12:03am	Quote Print Post
	You can also buy just a suction-cup mount for Eagle/Lowrance transducers at many outdoors stores. It's pretty cheap. Far cheaper than buying the portable versions of the depth finders. The only other thing you'll need is a 8AA battery holder which is like $1.99 at Radio Shack and you are in business


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Depth Finder Reply #13 - Jun 6^th, 2010 at 10:28am	Quote Print Post
	Good deal! (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4599 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: Depth Finder Reply #14 - Jun 6^th, 2010 at 11:42am	Quote Print Post
	Kingfisher wrote on Jun 6^th, 2010 at 10:28am: Good deal! (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) *************** KF, You were right when you told me a year ago to "wait" on my purchase (which I didn't) and that a GOOD DEAL (like this one) would eventually turn up! Oh well, you win some, lose some. For anyone in the market, Darrel is right; this is a GOOD deal! Jimbo


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zski Inukshuk Offline Posts: 447 Location: IL Joined: Sep 30^th, 2010	Re: Depth Finder Reply #15 - Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 1:54am	Quote Print Post
	it's not easy to compare depth finders particularly in the sub 100.00 range. i just picked up an Eagle 245 DS. Was also looking at Lowrance X4 and X4 Pro. Anyone have a preference on any of these? Any experience with the Eagle 245 DS ? I will end up converting to AA and find a way to shoot through the hull. I miss the Vexilar LC10....sigh...


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Depth Finder Reply #16 - Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 2:20am	Quote Print Post
	You probably already know this but Lowrance and Eagle are essentially the same company. Eagle has always been a slightly less expensive version of Lowrance locaters. I like the both the X4 and X4pro in that price range. Eagle Cuda is about as cheap as you can get a full function locater and it does a fine job for a unit that is frequently available for less than $70.


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zski Inukshuk Offline Posts: 447 Location: IL Joined: Sep 30^th, 2010	Re: Depth Finder Reply #17 - Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 4:10am	Quote Print Post
	thanks kingfisher. the eagle 245 was priced right between the x4 and x4 pro. and yes the external housing and buttons on the unit are identical. the way the specifications on the packaging was written, it was impossible to compare units. maybe i'll take it back and get the lowrance instead. it's a 5 min drive to basspro...


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Android Jr. Member Offline Posts: 69 Location: Wright County, MN Joined: Apr 19^th, 2010	Re: Depth Finder Reply #18 - Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 6:11am	Quote Print Post
	zski wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 4:10am: it's a 5 min drive to basspro... zski you lucky son of a gun!


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Depth Finder Reply #19 - Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 11:49am	Quote Print Post
	zski wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2011 at 4:10am: thanks kingfisher. the eagle 245 was priced right between the x4 and x4 pro. and yes the external housing and buttons on the unit are identical. the way the specifications on the packaging was written, it was impossible to compare units. maybe i'll take it back and get the lowrance instead. it's a 5 min drive to basspro... Note that I said less expensive NOT less quality. I have and use both Lowrance and Eagle locaters and I have as yet failed to notice a difference in function or quality. For that reason I would compare features and go with the better value. No need to over think this, from what I've seen all units from Eagle, Lowrance and Humminbird that sell for under $100 are essentially identical in features and function. None of them really rise above the others as a top pick. FWIW, I currently use a couple of Eagle Cuda units (242 and 300) for canoe tripping but seriously covet a color display model for my next locater. My only concern is the power consumption which is slightly more for the color units.


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