Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs Garmin Fisheasy 250?

[gixxerjim]

I have narrowed my search for a fishfinder to these three. The 565 and 480 are similar in price ($200), the Fisheasy 250 is a lot cheaper ($130). Given my use, some Great Lakes fishing with downriggers (once or twice a year), more inland lakes and rivers in Wisconsin where I don't want to hit bottom at speed ( every other weekend all summer) for example, what do you guys think of the choices? The budget is pretty tight so I would like to go with the 250 if it will perform for my needs.

Thanks in advance!

 

[rndn]

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs Garmin Fisheasy 250?

I have the 565 with the optional speed transducer and am so far really happy. My boat tops out at 42mph and I have never seen the unit lose signal with the bottom so far.

 

[gixxerjim]

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs EAGLE Fisheasy 250?

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs EAGLE Fisheasy 250?

Sorry fellas, I meant Eagle Fisheasy 250....

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs Garmin Fisheasy 250?

I have the 565 with the optional speed transducer and am so far really happy. My boat tops out at 42mph and I have never seen the unit lose signal with the bottom so far.

Can I ask you to post picture how is you transducer mounted ?

Thanks

 

[rndn]

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs Garmin Fisheasy 250?

Here you go

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Humminbird 565 vs Garmin Fishmark 480 vs Garmin Fisheasy 250?

Thanks !
I guess the 565 transducer is different from 575.