Protecting Fish Finders - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-07-2016, 01:39 PM

Sun covers?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Sun visors?

Dannowar · 02-07-2016, 01:56 PM

Always launched with nothing protecting mine. Never flipped but I would just rinse with fresh water, blow the water out of the buttons after, clean the inputs with electrical cleaner every once in a while and keep using dielectric grease.

And think about using shrink connectors and shrink tube the wire connections.

Raskal311 · 02-07-2016, 02:23 PM

i always put the unit in a waterproof bag during launch and land. I have taken a dump once with the unit out and it died but Lowrance did replace it.

Raskal311 · 02-07-2016, 02:27 PM

one thing to note about the electrical grease, dont put too much. I made that mistake and it prevented me from pushing the connector in all the way preventing me from locking the connector.

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-07-2016, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannowar

And think about using shrink connectors and shrink tube the wire connections.

On this point, I've heard of squeezing in silicone glue before heat shrinking. As the connector shrinks, the silicone squeezes out and makes a nice water-tight seal.

I'll check all my other connections excluding the back of the FF for this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raskal311

i always put the unit in a waterproof bag during launch and land. I have taken a dump once with the unit out and it died but Lowrance did replace it.

Good argument in favor of an extended warranty.

When my FF went on the blink (not sure why, hence this thread), Lowrance replaced it promptly. As soon as they received my unit for evaluation, they called to ask if I would like to upgrade to a bigger unit for a modest amount of extra money that probably covers their cost of replacement. I might accept that option in the future if my FF croaks again within the warranty period.

Raskal311 · 02-07-2016, 05:02 PM

Yea I paid $100 to go from the 4 to the 5".

maquinapescado · 02-07-2016, 07:12 PM

I bag mine and connect it in the water. I use an extra small trogan condom full of cotton over the plug. Don't ask why I have the extra small condoms......

2-Stix · 02-08-2016, 03:36 PM

i use the grease every few times out, launch with it in a dry bag below the hatch, wipe down with fresh water every use.

02-07-2016, 01:39 PM	#1
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02-07-2016, 01:56 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Always launched with nothing protecting mine. Never flipped but I would just rinse with fresh water, blow the water out of the buttons after, clean the inputs with electrical cleaner every once in a while and keep using dielectric grease. And think about using shrink connectors and shrink tube the wire connections. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-07-2016, 02:23 PM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	i always put the unit in a waterproof bag during launch and land. I have taken a dump once with the unit out and it died but Lowrance did replace it. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-07-2016, 02:27 PM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	one thing to note about the electrical grease, dont put too much. I made that mistake and it prevented me from pushing the connector in all the way preventing me from locking the connector. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-07-2016, 05:02 PM	#6
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Yea I paid $100 to go from the 4 to the 5". __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-07-2016, 07:12 PM	#7
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	I bag mine and connect it in the water. I use an extra small trogan condom full of cotton over the plug. Don't ask why I have the extra small condoms...... __________________ Climb, Surf, Fish, Repeat

02-08-2016, 03:36 PM	#8
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	i use the grease every few times out, launch with it in a dry bag below the hatch, wipe down with fresh water every use.