depth finder

[qb12]

hey everyone, glad to finally post here. i picked up my first comp boat over the weekend. it is a 02 yellow outback. it is in perfect shape with 61 hrs. however there is no depth finder. what do you guys think is the best one and how hard are they to install.

thanks for your help and always look forward to reading some of the different post.

[smokedog2]

I don't know brand but I suggest a through hull sensor. Ask for/about it when you start shoping

SD2

[qb12]

thanks smokedog2. but do you know how difficult they are to install. i have heard it is very important on this type of boat.

hoping to get it out this weekend in oklahoma.

db

[smokedog2]

Not hard if you are willing to run the wires and fuss with it a bit. The art is getting the hull and sensor contact in the right place and tight to the hull.

You might want to consider a fish finder. They tell you battery charge, bottom contours, hours, etc. If you want temp you need an exterior sensor be sure you use a transducer mounting plate (cabelas part #SS-01-0102). I own a Lowrance.

Where in OK? I used to live in Tulsa and loved it.

SD2

[Brian Raymond]

The stock depth finder used in '02 was a Lowrance. The SC part # for the gauge is 102968, and the transducer is # 101094. Check with your dealer for pricing and availability. Brian Raymond

thanks brian for the help.

smokedog2, i live in tulsa. it is a nice town with many "okay" lakes to get to within a hour (but not grand). however i plan on going to lake murray as much as possible.

thanks for your advice also.

db

Thanks Brian for the help.

Smokedog2, i live in Tulsa. We have a lot of good lakes to go to. I plan on going to lake murray in southern ok as much as possible. Again thanks for everyone's help.

Where did you move to smokedog2.

db

[qb12]

Brian, thanks for the info.

Smokedog2, I live in Tulsa. As you know we have a lot of lakes around here. Plan on taking it out this weekend to either Skiatook or Ft Gibson.

Where are you at now.

db

[smokedog2]

Just North of Cincinnati OH


In Tulsa I was around Yale and 91st

I hope to retire to Table Rock Lake

SD2

[qb12]

smokedog12, that is great, i learned to ski on table rock in the early 70's and what a awsome lake.

my office and home are around the 101st and memorial area.

what boat do you have.