is a depth finder water proof?

[MurphysLaw]

Ive got a bottom line tournament 1101 fish/depth finder that I mounted nest to my steering wheel, but when I am standing, I cant see it. Can I mount it in front of my windshield so I can see it without worrying about it getting damaged by water? I can seal it all up with RTV or silicone if necessary.

 

[Hoss the Hermit]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

Can't you change the angle on the screen( tilt it)?

 

[MurphysLaw]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

No, because the cord coming out the back of it sticks out pretty far and about verticle is as far as I can go.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

I always thought they were. I know mine (not same model as yours) have gotten splashed and rained on w/o any problem. Now if you were to dunk it that might be a different story.

 

[ECHO 1]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

Why would any body make a marine product that wasnt water proof.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

They are waterproof,some even say they are submersible....never tried it.
My humminbird has been rained on and never had a problem.

 

[MurphysLaw]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

sweet, thanks guys. I just didnt want to throw it out in the open and have it get ruined, well im off to move it.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

have seen several boats with them in front of the windshield.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

Seems most all bass boats are completly open, so I think ya have yer answer

 

[floatingwoody2006]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

Um..Just to interject a bit, that 1101 is water "resistant" and being rained on won't hurt it. It is not submersible though. Mine had one of the clamps come undone and it took a small bath when i kicked it going for a rod .Screen fogged in the first sunlight and it became unuseable. the old eagle i replaced it with states right on the box submersible..Don't want to test that theory though..

 

[nimmor]

Re: is a depth finder water proof?

Have used mine in the rain many of times with no problem, but never tried submersing it.