The Fishfinder Coach Blog
If you’re running a 16V lithium battery, your fishfinder will draw less current than it would on a 12V system.That means more runtime and a little more voltage stability for your electronics especially if you’re running multiple graphs and forward-facing sonar....
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Knowing how much current your fishfinder and sonar system draws helps you size the right battery for all-day power. Below are the typical amp draws at 12 volts for popular Garmin, Humminbird, and Lowrance units, plus a table for forward-facing sonar...
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If you’ve ever been spot-locked or barely moving and your map keeps spinning, it’s because your fishfinder is showing your course, not your heading. The two might sound similar, but they represent completely different things, and knowing the difference helps you...
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You can mount a side imaging transducer on the trolling motor, but there are some tradeoffs to understand before you do. The main issue is that side imaging relies on steady, straight movement to produce a clear picture. When you mount...
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One of the most common questions anglers ask when upgrading electronics is:“What size lithium battery do I need to run my fishfinder all day?” To answer that, you’ll need to look at your unit’s power draw in the specifications and...
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