Sonar/GPS question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yellowtail55 · 05-28-2007, 03:52 PM

Our second garmin fishfinder went to crap over the weekend, so it's time to switch brands. I'm not disappointed w/ the fishfinder itself, but the connection
wasn't water-resistant enough. It only lasted about 12 trips, or around 6 months. Around 1/3 of them were freshwater trips too. I'm also considering buying a GPS. Is a GPS worth the money in regards to the impact it makes on your fishing? I may want to get a GPS/sonar combo. Also, which brand/model of sonar is the most durable? Thanks in advance for any help.

Brad Wells · 05-28-2007, 06:08 PM

I have filled my connections with dielectric grease and never disconnect it. Its been on a year and no problems.

sleepyhead · 05-28-2007, 07:02 PM

I second that suggestion. dielectric grease is the way to go.

dgax65 · 05-28-2007, 11:31 PM

I've been using Humminbird fish finders for a couple of years. Their connectors have no O-rings, but I've never had any corrosion. Di-electric grease is the way to go.

yellowtail55 · 05-29-2007, 01:43 PM

can you buy di-electric grease at any hardware store?

SAR · 05-29-2007, 01:51 PM

Try an auto parts store (I've bought it in Autozone) , it's used in spark plug boots and they sell it in individual sized foil envelopes so you don't have to buy a 100 year supply.

Johnny T. · 05-30-2007, 01:54 PM

West Marine carries it. They sell in a tube, and a spray I believe. Most use the small tube...

Johnny

05-28-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
yellowtail55 The Highlander Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 44	Sonar/GPS question Our second garmin fishfinder went to crap over the weekend, so it's time to switch brands. I'm not disappointed w/ the fishfinder itself, but the connection wasn't water-resistant enough. It only lasted about 12 trips, or around 6 months. Around 1/3 of them were freshwater trips too. I'm also considering buying a GPS. Is a GPS worth the money in regards to the impact it makes on your fishing? I may want to get a GPS/sonar combo. Also, which brand/model of sonar is the most durable? Thanks in advance for any help.

05-28-2007, 11:31 PM	#4
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I've been using Humminbird fish finders for a couple of years. Their connectors have no O-rings, but I've never had any corrosion. Di-electric grease is the way to go. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

05-28-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
Brad Wells Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	I have filled my connections with dielectric grease and never disconnect it. Its been on a year and no problems.

05-28-2007, 07:02 PM	#3
sleepyhead Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	I second that suggestion. dielectric grease is the way to go.

05-29-2007, 01:43 PM	#5
yellowtail55 The Highlander Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 44	can you buy di-electric grease at any hardware store?

05-29-2007, 01:51 PM	#6
SAR Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lakeside Posts: 16	Try an auto parts store (I've bought it in Autozone) , it's used in spark plug boots and they sell it in individual sized foil envelopes so you don't have to buy a 100 year supply.

05-30-2007, 01:54 PM	#7
Johnny T. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	West Marine carries it. They sell in a tube, and a spray I believe. Most use the small tube... Johnny