Looking for advice on getting a new fish finder

[scooby-doo pole]

I'm looking to get a new fish finder, but I'm not really sure what to get. I currently have a Humminbird 570 on the dash. My limit is $400. I want to use it up front. Should I go w/ the trolling motor transducer or through the hull?

 

[Pointer 78]

Trolling motor transducer. You want to see what's beneath your feet. Never had one fail even after scraping it on rocks. You can also buy a transducer shield if you're worried about damaging it.

 

[scubajt41]

Lowrance HDS 5.. Love it!!

 

[Gator]

Does anyone know of a great web site to get a great price on Lowrance or Humminbird fish finders?
Thanks

 

[Bassman1955]

Keep an eye on Basspro and Cabelas. they are always running specials.

 

[Oldman]

just make sure it is black in color.(bird)

 

[Merc250]

Try amazon.....

 

[scooby-doo pole]

thanks for all the helpful advice

 

[canoe fisherman]

I have a humminbird 718 that was used for 2 or 3 months, it came with the standard dual beam transducer but I bought a quadra beam tranducer for it which gives a wider beam of coverage, The 718 has Gps capability and you may be able to link it to your console unit, I don't have a boat ( and looks like it will be a while before I get one) so I am going to sell. will sell for 250.00. I am getting married tuesday and the extra money would be great, here are links to humminbird website for more details on these.
http://store.humminbird.com/products/271323/718
http://store.humminbird.com/products/314028/XNT_9_QB_90

 

[Oldman]

i would get a boat and put off getting married for as long as you can.(forever)lol

 

[canoe fisherman]

Oldman - 5/19/2011 7:23 AM

i would get a boat and put off getting married for as long as you can.(forever)lol

I am going to get a boat as soon as I can, Just the economy is making it hard to do right now, she just graduated college and has a job where she can buy me one- emoSmile