Advice on depth finder.

[BlackBassman]

I just bought my first bass boat but the depth finder was stollen off of t when I got it. Now im in the market for a new one. I have no idea what im looking for. I dont have tons of money to spend but I need something that is going to work pretty well. I only have about 300 to spend on one. What would you guys suggest?

[senile1]

If you only have $300 dollars I'd take a look at the following depth finders.  I believe these prices include the transducer but you can confirm this online.  

Garmin 250c:  Runs $340 - 350   Best resolution in this price range - 320x320 pixels  4.5 inch color screen

Eagle Fish Easy 320c:  $220 - $250  3.5 inch color screen 320x240 pixel resolution  

Lowrance x67c:  $250 - 290   Similar features to the Eagle Fish Easy

[RLinNH]

Don't forget Raytheon. I have one that, in which I spent less then $250, and I have been using for over 7 years. I see no reason for an upgrade anytime in the near future. Great product!!!

[Cajun1977]

i got the garmin 250c   its a great finder   how did it get stolen   make sure  you remove it before you stow the boat

[senile1]

If you only have $300 dollars I'd take a look at the following depth finders. I believe these prices include the transducer but you can confirm this online.

Garmin 250c: Runs $340 - 350 Best resolution in this price range - 320x320 pixels 4.5 inch color screen

Eagle Fish Easy 320c: $220 - $250 3.5 inch color screen 320x240 pixel resolution

Lowrance x67c: $250 - 290 Similar features to the Eagle Fish Easy

Cajun,

Could you tell me some details about the Garmin 250c and why you like it?  I've been looking in this price range and narrowed it down to the 3 finders mentioned in my quote above.  The resolution on the Garmin is what has caught my eye.  

[Cajun1977]

i cant speak on the others  they may be the same im not sure   but like you said  the resolution is great  its very easy   to operate and understand   fish are very easy to spot  on the  bottom also  the only thing is   if the sun  beats down on it  aftertime it will   start to fade     mine hasnt   ive seen some that have     what i did  was stick  a viser hat  on it   to keep the glare off   that way its protected   i can see it without glare