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Old 03-29-2012, 05:49 PM   #1
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Garmin GPS/MAP 540s Question?

Need a little advise / input?

So I have this Garmin GPS/Map 540s as a backup on my skiff. Is there any reason why this wouldn't work if I installed it on a kayak? Dose anyone have any experience (positive or negative) with this unit? I see RAM makes a rail mount for it that might fit the rail on the PA?

Here's a link to the specs:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8059

Thanks,

Chris
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Old 03-29-2012, 06:31 PM   #2
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I have a 541s on mine...no problem! You just have to watch out for corrosion, just like any other fish finder.
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Old 03-29-2012, 06:58 PM   #3
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Good to know, any idea's for a compatible transducer?

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I have a p319 dual freq thru hull tranducer depth and temp
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Old 03-30-2012, 05:52 AM   #5
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Need a little advise / input?

So I have this Garmin GPS/Map 540s as a backup on my skiff. Is there any reason why this wouldn't work if I installed it on a kayak? Dose anyone have any experience (positive or negative) with this unit? I see RAM makes a rail mount for it that might fit the rail on the PA?

Here's a link to the specs:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8059

Thanks,

Chris
I think you can pretty much install any FF you want, however some of those really huge ones probably would not be practical. As long as you have a power supply and a place to put the transducer I don't see why you couldn't.
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