Fish finder didn't survive the roll over - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 12-17-2013, 02:03 AM

So about two weeks ago I had my first roll over. Weather was terrible and a wave caught me off guard and I was swimming with the fishes.

I fortunately had everything leashed so nothing was lost however, my Lowrance Elite 4 took a bath and despite my best efforts it appears to be taking a dirt nap.

So my question is, do I get the exact same thing or upgrade to DSI or?

TJones · 12-17-2013, 02:19 AM

on the unit? or do you know ? hummingbirds are notorious for breaking pins on connectors . i had similar situation as yours ( when i first started yakking , along time ago

) i got away with only replacing power cord . if it is trashed , and you are going to replace the unit ? needless to say it is about money and how much you can afford .bass pro had a unit on sale and just about every lowrance unit is on sale at west marine . good luck . personally i like down scan.

easyday · 12-19-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CKallday71

So about two weeks ago I had my first roll over. Weather was terrible and a wave caught me off guard and I was swimming with the fishes.

I fortunately had everything leashed so nothing was lost however, my Lowrance Elite 4 took a bath and despite my best efforts it appears to be taking a dirt nap.

So my question is, do I get the exact same thing or upgrade to DSI or?

That sucks man I was hoping it was going to be ok

rossman · 12-19-2013, 08:55 PM

How old is the unit? They have a year warranty. I had similar issues with an elite 5 and lowrance replaced it twice. Cost me shipping and a couple weeks without, but I found Navico to be as quite responsive

BTW, I went from an elite 5 to an elite 5 dsi and quite honestly don't like it as well. Imaging of s good for structure but for spotting bait or fish in general it is not near as good as my original elite 5. The dsi functionality really degrades in water deeper that100 ft. I'll move to the HDS 5 next year.

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Raskal311 · 12-19-2013, 09:14 PM

cabalas has the Elite 4 DSI with lake charts for $259-$20 coupon - $100 rebate =$160 with shipping.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lowra...h-All+Products

12-17-2013, 02:03 AM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Fish finder didn't survive the roll over So about two weeks ago I had my first roll over. Weather was terrible and a wave caught me off guard and I was swimming with the fishes. I fortunately had everything leashed so nothing was lost however, my Lowrance Elite 4 took a bath and despite my best efforts it appears to be taking a dirt nap. So my question is, do I get the exact same thing or upgrade to DSI or? __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

12-17-2013, 02:19 AM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	what exactly broke on the unit? or do you know ? hummingbirds are notorious for breaking pins on connectors . i had similar situation as yours ( when i first started yakking , along time ago ) i got away with only replacing power cord . if it is trashed , and you are going to replace the unit ? needless to say it is about money and how much you can afford .bass pro had a unit on sale and just about every lowrance unit is on sale at west marine . good luck . personally i like down scan. Last edited by TJones; 12-17-2013 at 02:21 AM. Reason: ps go back to sleep

12-19-2013, 08:55 PM	#4
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	How old is the unit? They have a year warranty. I had similar issues with an elite 5 and lowrance replaced it twice. Cost me shipping and a couple weeks without, but I found Navico to be as quite responsive BTW, I went from an elite 5 to an elite 5 dsi and quite honestly don't like it as well. Imaging of s good for structure but for spotting bait or fish in general it is not near as good as my original elite 5. The dsi functionality really degrades in water deeper that100 ft. I'll move to the HDS 5 next year. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

12-19-2013, 09:14 PM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	cabalas has the Elite 4 DSI with lake charts for $259-$20 coupon - $100 rebate =$160 with shipping. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lowra...h-All+Products __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12 Last edited by Raskal311; 12-19-2013 at 09:24 PM.