Re: hummingbird fish finder
Mtorts,
Another thing, I haven't had a bit of trouble with my unit. I would say if you're removing the unit after each use, I'd mark the plugs with a color code and also mark the top of each connector on the wires so you know how they plug in, you can easily force the plug in the wrong direction and cause the connecting hub to be bent out of shape, then the plug connection starts to get loose and will cause problems getting your depth finder/fish finder to turn on. I've heard of several people that had this happen. They should plug in fairly easy so don't put any force behind plugging them in, if they don't seem to be sliding into the connection hub, recheck the plug design to the connection hub and make sure you're plugging into the correct connection (this is the reason to color code the plugs and mark the top of each plug) That also helps if you're launching in low light conditions (early morning or late evening)
There's a face cover that comes with the unit....use it. If you remove the unit each trip, use the cover. I found a small hard case that was a little larger than my Humminbird and I lined it with foam and then cut out the shape of the depth-finder so it sits right in the case tight (with the unit's face cover on) and I can shut the case. Then I just put it in the gang box I have on my pontoon to store it.
When mounting the transducer, read the instruction and then re-read them on the location to mount the transducer. If not mounted correctly you could lose sonar beam going as slow as 12-15 mph or if too close to drive unit it could cause it not to correctly work at all. Plus you don't want to have to drill a second set of holes in your transom due to misplacing the unit the first time. Good luck with whichever model you decide to get, post back when you do get it and are mounting it. I'd like to hear how you like it also.
