Inflatables & Fishfinders
 

Hi all

has anyone any experience / recommendations / warnings / views using a
fishfinder from an inflatable.

Regards Ian

Inflatables & Fishfinders
 

"Ian Kay" wrote in message
...
Hi all

has anyone any experience / recommendations / warnings / views using a
fishfinder from an inflatable.


I don't understand what your question is.

there is no reason that they shouldn't work like on any other boat, but I
wouldn't recommend a thru-hull fitting!

One issue that you might have is power. Most small inflatable don't have
any sort of electrical system, so unless yours has one then any equipment
that you use on it will have to be either powered from internal batteries or
you will have to add some sort of battery and electrical system.

There is a fishfinder that is specifically made for this type of thing.
Brand name is "Bottom Line", model "Fishin Buddy 1200". It has a clamp for
fastening to the transom and is powered by C batteries.

Rod

Inflatables & Fishfinders
 

Be careful with the fishhooks after the fishfinder finds the fish. ;-)

I have several buddies who use a motorcycle battery or gel cel in
a small Pelican case to power a fishfinder and GPS. They don't
pull much power (1/2 amp?)

Also, even if your motor is pull start, it may have a small alternator
for running electronics.

--
Chuck Tribolet

http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.


"Ian Kay" wrote in message ...
Hi all

has anyone any experience / recommendations / warnings / views using a
fishfinder from an inflatable.

Regards Ian

Inflatables & Fishfinders
 

"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
...
Be careful with the fishhooks after the fishfinder finds the fish.
;-)

I have several buddies who use a motorcycle battery or gel cel in
a small Pelican case to power a fishfinder and GPS. They don't
pull much power (1/2 amp?)

Also, even if your motor is pull start, it may have a small alternator
for running electronics.

--
Chuck Tribolet

http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.


"Ian Kay" wrote in message
...
Hi all

has anyone any experience / recommendations / warnings / views using
a
fishfinder from an inflatable.

Regards Ian


I run an old Eagle Ultra from 2 6v lantern batteries when I go canoeing.
They last at least several days. (never had them quit)