Best Fish Finders/GPS for the Avg Fishing Dude!? Ranger is Almost Done!

Hey All, I am pretty pleased with the overall results of the Ranger and it has started to come together. If you have been in the analysis paralysis stage Like I have on the decisions of which transducer or which screen/module to use and made a good call, please let me know!
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[@jeffandwendyrobillard5570]

My 2005 185VS came with a Garmin Fishfinder 240. And, yeah, they don't make them any more. She's looking great! you have done an awesome job restoring her! Still can't believe you're going to sell her!

[@cbassfishin9494]

I’d recommend going with the ultrex. Not only would you get the transducer it has with it but they also have spot lock which is a big deal and a game changer.

[@lovethedogsNC]

Looks great man! Best deal out there on graphs is at Bass Pro on the Garmin Echomap UHD series (699 for a 9" / 999 for a 10") . They have a UHD 2 now and they are blowing out the older model. Look on Garmin and the diff is minimal and mostly around improvements to the wifi network. Garmin uses a hard wire network also that uses standard ethernet cables no no crazy $50 cables. That Garmin also will run the Live Scope 2 for the next person and they will want that. Garmin, imo, offers the best over all package of value. Transducer on the trolling motor is a not big deal as far as cables. Lots of cable mgt solutions. People are going to put a transducer on the trolling motor. Those universals like in the Fortrex are 83/200 frequencies which is just traditional sonar. All the Live Scope/ActiveTarget type sonar which most want require a kinda big cable. Anything for Down Imaging (desired up front) will take a diff transducer. That transducer wire at the console is for a Lowrance. They have two diff connectors. That fits stuff like the older "Hook" series but probably works on the new Eagle series they have. They have bigger connectors on the higher end HDS stuff. Check grounds on the console light. It is a ground 50% of the time for electrical issues in a boat I bet.

[@corbinwadlow2044]

Get a hold of Van over at BBT (Bass Boat Technologies) for your electronics mount at bow & console. You will need new wiring for your electronics. Put a new shoot through hull transducer in your bilge area. There may be an old one in there. Boats looking good. The trailer needs some TLC now. They make caps for your dash so if you take the clock out you can snap a cap in place.

[@impulserecreationbuyer]

Wow! BBT has found a niche for sure! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@richardjohnson6695]

Do not install the battery charger. Mount it on a carpeted board and buy quick disconnect ports. This removes the weight and space out and can be carried in a bag if you travel. You have to spend enough to ensure unit compatibility with whichever you go. If you are going to flip it then don’t buy anything. Whomever buys it will do his own thing and will not pay for your vision.

[@richardjohnson6695]

Buy a nice set of aluminum wheels and new tires and call it good. If you want to add value…Hydraulic jack plate, power poles. Universal tools that a tour buyer will want. Electronics need to match trolling motor so do not spend a dime on either unless you go all the way with compatibility and link.

[@impulserecreationbuyer]

Power Poles are a game changer! I have had hydraulic jack plates in past and loved them. Wish this came with it!

[@RobertAFarleyJr-jb9mk]

Definitely go with Garmin 106 sv at Bass Pro for 1k.93 is good 😊,but for 300 more get a lot better unit.

[@jjohnston6645]

Remember ultrex pairs with hummingbird

[@jjohnston6645]

If you keep the boat, make sure you get spot lock on trolling motor. It's like have a helper in the boat operating it for you

[@NormNewsome-qh6zs]

Lowrance has the new eagle now that I installed at the steering wheel of my boat and will be in stalling the active live lowrance on the trolling motor next👍

[@Bassfreak]

I would definitely keep the boat and Maxxum .

[@jjohnston6645]

Where did you get the Ranger sticker?

[@impulserecreationbuyer]

Bought the ranger decals from Ranger! They do not give them away! 😂

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Dude I just realized that you talk alot in ur videos. You don't do alot of showing us how to do the work and ateast trying to give us some type of know how

[@great0789]

I encourage you to change the title of the video. I clicked on it to find out what the best fish finder is. Wasted some of my life watching the whole thing.