Is this fish finder any good? ?

Question

Its the cheapest one i can find on ebay, im only starting out with boating and dont want to spend much (getting used to it) Or should I just get a $200 one?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320290997717

1. Uses 4 x AAA batteries (not included) with battery save mode and battery strength indicator

2. Shows depth readings from 0.7m to 100m with icon display

3. Audible fish alarm

4. LED backlight display

5. High/Low sensitivity setting

6. Transducer with 7m cable and 45-degree beam angle: Side Hull or Transform Mount or Float

7. Water resistant

8. Displays different surfaces (grass, sand, rock) in the sea

9. Resists interference from grass when used in lakes.

cheers guys / girls

Answer 1

when buying stuffs always buy in the middle range cos if its cheap then mostly its no good for long term.Don't have to compare cos mostly its design in this way ready for price wise consumer.U just have to ask if its suitable for what type of fishing n maintenance after sales.

Answer 2

NO!

Sucky!

Get one that runs on a 12 volt.!

Get a Humming Bird!

Answer 3

Might be a good unit for Ice fishing, but on a boat you will be replacing batteries about every trip or every other one(depends on how long you fish)

The Hummingbird Matrix 12 Lists for $149.99

http://store.humminbird.com/csonar-csona...

Eagle makes a Cuda series from $79.99 - 135.00.

This company (which I buy all my electronics from) also has a FishMark 320 $149.00

http://store.humminbird.com/csonar-csona...

Hummingbird & Eagle (owned by Lowrance ) make good reliable products that are way under your $200.

Or go to Three Rivers Marines Web page and look threw what they have.  Do not be afraid to do business with them, great company and great customer service!

They even have a toll free phone # to order or to ask questions!

(listed at the bottom of the link below)

http://www.threeriversmarine.net/page/pa...

Fallow the instructions on mounting the transducer to the letter(no matter what unit you get) or the unit will not preform up to its full capability.

Good luck and happy fishing.

P.S. A hull mounted transducer will always out preform any other kind !