Depth Finder, temporary fix

[mjmiron]

Hi all,

I will be replacing my non-funtional Lowrance depth finder this coming spring since it likes to blink and make up numbers constantly.

However, I am making a run into unfamiliar waters and need a temporary fix for my trip. Any ideas on a product I can purchase to give me accurate information that will get me through without going through the whole haul out expense since it's almost time to put my baby away.
I think depth may be an important thing to keep an eye on!

Thanks for your ideas.

 

[Sundancer]

If you look around there are some temporary style depth finders that you can mount with a suction cup or clamp to a trim tab. Jim (the board's host) might have some insight on that.

 

[r_moss]

You might want to try this......

http://tmlha.exis.net/leadline.htm

Complete instructions included.

 

[Loneranger]

http://humminbird.factoryoutletstor...es-FishFinders-Piranhamax-210PT-406840-1.html

I used one of these on a fishing trip in Canada 2 years ago. I used it daily for 6-8 hrs a day for a week with no problems. Not the greatest fishfinder but for determining depth no problems. Even the suction cup stayed attached to the transom (I had my doubts). Only thing is I was cruising around a lake in a 12 foot open Lund with a 9 hp outboard.

Good luck.

John

 

[mjmiron]

I tried this once before, the admiral got bored and tossed it overboard.

http://tmlha.exis.net/leadline.htm