Picking up a new fishfinder...

Post by **Markus** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:55 pm

Has anyone owned/tried the Hummingbird Matriix 27?

My local dealer has them in their Xmas flyer for $279. Is that a decent price?

Post by **big-o** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:24 pm

Not to sure about the Matrix Markâ€¦But Iâ€™m sure the Smithsonian would be interested in your old one

Website · Post by **jazman** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:27 pm

come on phil, sell mark one of the 40 odd ones you snagged on ebay....

Post by **CNs** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:40 pm

Current local Price (Leba..n) 289.94

Post by **Simmer** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:32 pm

... if you're still looking for alternatives, a good friend of mine who guides at kasba recommends the eagle fishmark 480 (not 320...extra pixels apparently make a huge difference) ... for about the same price .... asked santa for it

Post by **Ken & Joanne** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:50 pm

Hi Markus,

I have one on my new boat. I also had one on my Lund when I sold it. I liked it so much I bought the same one. Nice big screen, you can update the software, speed and temp. You can also add GPS with the optional antenna or hook up a hand held with the optional cord. I like the dual beam also to see if you have fish out to the side. Anyways, it suits my needs to a T and it's reasonably priced.

cheers
Ken

Post by **Jale** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:41 pm

Marcus, a couple of months ago I was looking for a new one as well. The matrix 27 was on my short list . I went with the eagle 480 in the end and don't regret it. I believe you already have a gps, so the ability to add it to the matrix doesn't really apply.

Eye tracker recommended the 480- and that was good enough for me. I have dealt with Eagle in the past with my former sonar and can't say enough about their customer service...here is the thread...

http://fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic ... ht=service

keep us posted

Joe

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:04 am

Dude???

You're ready to drop 300 bones on a new planer mast even though you already have one, yet you're only gonna spend $300 on a fish finder ... your eyes down below.

I would have thought if anyone would be spending a little extra for a color unit it would be you.

Nothing against the matrix27 or the eagle 480, but c'mon!

MT

Post by **Paya** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:13 am

Markus,

You have one on Amazon for 179.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 5?v=glance

hope this is the right one

)

Post by **Markus** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:42 am

M.T. Livewell wrote:Dude??? You're ready to drop 300 bones on a new planer mast even though you already have one, yet you're only gonna spend $300 on a fish finder ... your eyes down below.

I would have thought if anyone would be spending a little extra for a color unit it would be you.

Nothing against the matrix27 or the eagle 480, but c'mon!

MT

Bill, color units a sweet, but being pretty doesn't justify the extra cost to me.

Over the next couple months, I have a Sonar, Mast and a trolling motor to pay for. I'm just trying to spread my dollars out the best I can.

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:54 am

Markus wrote:
Bill, color units a sweet, but being pretty doesn't justify the extra cost to me.

Over the next couple months, I have a Sonar, Mast and a trolling motor to pay for. I'm just trying to spread my dollars out the best I can.

Now that I understand.

MT

Post by **bosc** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:44 pm

Markus I bought the Eagle Fishmark 320 from Josh in the spring and really like it. Sweat deal too. Didn't see the extra need to pay extra for the 480, but...everyone their own.
Its shows all I need to know including thermocline.

Post by **steve-hamilton** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:47 pm

bosc, i have the same unit.

if your fishing in water less than 30 feet, how do u get rid of the surface clutter that is pretty heavy in the top five feet, especially if you turn the sensitivity > 80% ?

or do u just leave it?

I know about the filter in the options, but i generally keep the filters off....should i turn the surface filter up?

Post by **bosc** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:25 pm

Humm, good question Steve and I'll have to read the manual to answer that. There is a way to get rid of it but i just leave it. Only thing I play around with is the ping speed, sensitivity and the gray line.

Not the most fancy unit but it does the job.

Post by **xcal** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:34 pm

Marcus:
For your info, there is an eagle 480 with speed and temp on sale for $209.00 US at www.franksgreatoutdoors.com. There is the exchange as well as shipping and duty, but the price is still pretty good. Just thought you may want know.
xcal