Need a new smallish FF

[rmcguirk]

So, I’ve got a basic fish and ski boat. Bought it new 7 summers ago. It came with a pretty weak FF—a Garmin Echo 150, with a tiny screen.  I actually had a better model, a Garmin Echo 500c on my kayak already, so I swapped them. It has now fried after about 8-9 years of solid use. I can go back to the tiny 150, for the time being, but I’m going to need a new solution. Space limitations on the boat restrict me to a max 5 inch model. 

 

Questions:

 

1.  Will the newer Garmin “chirp” models just plug and play, meaning I won’t have to install a new transducer and wiring?  Alternatively, will other manufactures’ units plug and play?  If so, any recommendations?

 

2.  If I’m going to have to install a new transducer and wiring anyway, recommendations on a new unit. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

 

[WRB]

Use a Ram mount it only takes about 3" dia to mount the ball base. You don't want biult in dash units.

Tom

[Comfortably Numb]

Nothing new will plug and play with your older wires and TD. Humminbird Helix 5 would be my choice.