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Old 07-30-2012, 08:56 PM   #1
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lowrance question.

So been searching around for a new fish finder since my took a dump.
looking at the Mark 5x DSI

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...i&merchID=4005

now how to take care of the system durning kayaking and after kayaking.
I see some pictures just having it bare to the elements and others with plastic bags over it.

Also do you have a battery box or a dry bag for the battery?

been looking for a video on youtube on how to use the GPS can anyone direct me to the right direction or make a video to show how to use it?

I'm a hands on type of person and like to research as much as before buying stuff.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-30-2012, 09:26 PM   #2
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I don't own one, but about the battery I have mine in a pelican camera box its waterproof. I drilled a hole and installed some plug in connectors. I'm pretty sure your gonna need the Lowrance scupper mount to install the ff. But it depends on what kayak you have.
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Old 07-30-2012, 09:52 PM   #3
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You know this is not a true "fish finder" right? It is a Down imaging unit only. As your depth increases, you will gradually lose definition in the picture.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:48 AM   #4
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There is no GPS on that unit either, hence the "x".
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Old 07-31-2012, 08:59 AM   #5
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pelican boxes are expensive. i used a snap lock tupperware i bought off amazon that fits the bill.
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Old 07-31-2012, 09:28 AM   #6
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You should really consider getting the model with the GPS, helps to relocate good spots.
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:37 AM   #7
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I would go with the Lowrance 5x pro over the DSI unit. Turn off the fish icons and look for activity under the water. Clouds of bait fish...ect. The DSI unit will show more structure detail in shallow water, but I don't think it's the best "fish finder".


As an alternative to the Pelican box, Walmart sells a water proof box for $8 in the camping section.

I have been using a plastic bag over the fishfinder to keep the screen dry during launch. However, I'm not using it to waterproof the unit. The Lowrance units are "sealed and waterproof". You could disconnect it for launch and put it in a water tight bag. Your only issue at that point will be making sure the power/transducer connector is dry before pluggin it in on the water. I recently fried my 570 DSI fishfinder. It slid loose going through the waves and when I snapped it back into the quick connect, the water in the connectors shorted the unit. This has become my only concern with waterproof fishfinders.

A small amount of dielectric grease on the connector pins will also help to water proof the connector and limit corrosion.

After using the humminbird 570 DSI and the 5X Lowrance, I prefer the non DSI 5x pro.
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