Hello Group<br /><br />I want to buy a depth finder for my cruiser. I primarily go boating in lake and reservoirs and after unintentionally beaching one day, I decided that I really need a depth finder. My internet search revealed that you get more for your money when you buy a fish finder instead of a depth finder so I have been looking at fish finders. I really only have two desires: (1) to see depths up to 15 ft, and (2) have an audible low-depth alarm; anything else is simply a bonus. I have narrowed my search to three brands: Bottomline, Eagle, and Lowrance. Most of the boaters in my area have Eagle, but I like the Bottomline physical appearance. Lowrance is a well-respected name so I included them. From what I've read Hummingbird is not so highly regarded so I am not considering them (no offense to anyone). I am looking to spend $200 max.<br /><br />Can you tell me your noteworthy experience with any or all of the three brands? If you simply want to use a rating scale of 1 - 5 with 1 being very poor and 5 being most excellent, that is also fine. I am leaning towards the Bottomline Tournament 4300, but I am still open to suggestions.<br /><br />Thanks!
) are comprised of two primary parts. The transducer and the other thingy. Almost every company that makes a sounder uses a transducers made by Airmar.<br /><br />transducer x-ref: 