I'm thinking of getting one of those Bottom Line 1101 Sonar units that was mentioned on another thread. What power source exactly does anyone use and where to get it?
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I'm thinking of getting one of those Bottom Line 1101 Sonar units that was mentioned on another thread. What power source exactly does anyone use and where to get it?
I use a 12volt Rechargeable (not gel) You can get them at Cabela's and a recharger.Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksterman
They are about 6" long by 4 inches wide by 4inches deep. I can usually get a weekend or more out of one. You could also check Home Security Batteries. I know mine is 12volt.
They are a little heavy, but nothing close to a Big Battery.
What about a motorcycle or an ATV battery.
As long as it is a 12 volt, I guess you could. But they weigh a lot more then what I am talking about, plus the rechargeables are around $20.
Dear ducksterman,
If all you are going to do is run a sonar listen to Fly Goddess. You can get two of those Cabela's 12VDC rechargeable batteries and a trickle charger for about $ 35.00. Keep one battery on the charger and use the other battery till dead and then put it on the charger and you will always have power.
That's a great deal on that sonar at Cabela's BTW.
Best Wishes,
Avalon :D
Avalon...does seem like a good deal....I'm a little concerned about it only being 9* cone though.
Is this the one you folks are talking about?
http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates ... &noImage=0
Dear ducksterman,Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksterman
Yeah, I can see where that could be a concern. I have an older Hummingbird Wide-Eye that has a dual beam 20/60 degree cone that I like, but a lot depends on what you want your fishfinder to do?
I use mine to see the bottom contours, weedbeds, and other structure. I don't use it to mark fish and say, "Oh, there is one I can catch!" I try to do that sometimes but it never works out right! :lol:
I know the fish are there with or without the finder, I just want to see how the fish orient to the bottom structure. I don't have GPS, but I try to file the good spots away in my "mental GPS" for future reference.
For doing "orienteering work" it would be hard to find something better for $ 40.00 in my opinion. If it doesn't do all you want it to do after using it for a while just buy a better one on close-out next season, you should be able to find one with a wider cone angle for under $ 100.00 next Spring.
Here is a nice Hummingbird Piranha with a dual beam transducer for $ 89.00 with a rebate if you don't want to wait.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog. ... rchResults
Best Wishes,
Avalon :D
Hey Phil,
I've got one of these and it has given good service but have had a problem with the plug that goes into the jack on the back of the screen unit (the plug got damaged somehow I think):
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But I have to admit, this one is a good deal while it lasts (I've been thinking about this one also :D):
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Robert,
Looks like they are both 9* cones...you were satisfied with it being that narrow?
Also do you think the one you don't have operates on AA batteries too?