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fish finders

Post by sickbayer » Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:24 pm

if your looking for a new fish finder you might wanna check out cabalas this black Friday as they have some great deals on the elite 7 and the hds 8.

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Post by hewesfisher » Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:43 am

Just ordered a new Raymarine A78 package which includes the CHIRP transducer - today only at West Marine $749.99 plus $100 Raymarine rebate. Then I ordered the CPT-200 sidescan module/transducer from Ultimate Passage for another $520. CHIRP quality downscan and sidescan on board soon. :cheers: [cool]
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'09 Hewescraft 20' ProV
150hp Merc Optimax
8hp Merc 4-stroke
Raymarine DS600X HD Sounder
Raymarine a78 MultiFunctionDisplay
Raymarine DownVision
Raymarine SideVision
Baystar Hydraulic Steering
Trollmaster Pro II
Traxstech Fishing System
MotorGuide 75# Thrust Wireless Bow Mount

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Post by hewesbob » Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:32 am

Hi HEWES, I hope you enjoy the Chirp feature as much as I have. I have used mine for the past seven months in lakes rivers and salt water I think it is incredible. I will be adding the Downvue/Side scan to my Garmin in about three weeks.

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Post by downriggeral » Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:58 am

Now I'm jealous Phil! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Alan

PS We'll have to go check that out once it's installed.
iFishSolutions is your supplier for the iTroll Precission Kicker Speed Control and electric kicker steering all operated from the iTroll controller. We also have fishing autopilot systems available utilizing modern technology!

http://ifishsolutions.com/

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Post by hewesfisher » Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:11 am

Both units have shipped, can't wait for them to arrive. Downside to the upgrade is having to bring the boat home for the install. No heat in the boat barn and I don't do electronics installs in the cold. [laugh]

I'm thoroughly impressed with posted screen shots Bob. I think this upgrade is going to be a game changer for me, especially the SideVision function.

Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Alan, hope you and your family had a nice day. I'll get in touch with you after I get the install completed and we'll do an "on water" test. Bet I'll mark fish in the top 15' of the water column now. [thumbup]
Phil

'09 Hewescraft 20' ProV
150hp Merc Optimax
8hp Merc 4-stroke
Raymarine DS600X HD Sounder
Raymarine a78 MultiFunctionDisplay
Raymarine DownVision
Raymarine SideVision
Baystar Hydraulic Steering
Trollmaster Pro II
Traxstech Fishing System
MotorGuide 75# Thrust Wireless Bow Mount

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Post by downriggeral » Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:09 pm

Can hardly wait; but it could cost me?
iFishSolutions is your supplier for the iTroll Precission Kicker Speed Control and electric kicker steering all operated from the iTroll controller. We also have fishing autopilot systems available utilizing modern technology!

http://ifishsolutions.com/

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Re: fish finders

Post by hewesfisher » Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:31 pm

I'll be kicking, ahem, and taking trout Tuesday...
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Phil

'09 Hewescraft 20' ProV
150hp Merc Optimax
8hp Merc 4-stroke
Raymarine DS600X HD Sounder
Raymarine a78 MultiFunctionDisplay
Raymarine DownVision
Raymarine SideVision
Baystar Hydraulic Steering
Trollmaster Pro II
Traxstech Fishing System
MotorGuide 75# Thrust Wireless Bow Mount

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