Second Depth Display on Lowrance

Riverkeeper · 12-29-2003, 09:33 PM

Ok gang, I'd appreciate any help on this one:

I have an X-85 fishfinder on the Little Willie. It is mounted in the locking compartment below the gunwale on the port side towards the stern, so that when I am at the tiller, I have to stoop to see the depth. I would like to buy a device (that shows only depth) that I could mount somewhere else in the stern so that I didn't have to take my eyes off the water to see whether or not I am about to run aground. Do I have to get another transdeucer? I have looked on the lowrance website but they don't list this as an available option. I'd appreciate any advice.

Darian

KingCap · 12-29-2003, 11:46 PM

Riverkeeper,I believe that Lowrance makes a switch box that splits between two sonars to one transducer. You can then go back and forth between the two sonars by turning the rotary switch. The part is SB-6BK in Lowrances website under accessories. Hooked up to a 3500 in-dash digital depth guage this would probably meet your needs. Hope this helps.

Riverkeeper · 12-30-2003, 09:18 AM

I think thats the one. Thanks.

reeldick · 12-30-2003, 10:14 AM

If your transducer is mounted on the stern, you will know about running aground before you locator shows it. Especially if you are running on plane.

greenbuttskunk · 12-30-2003, 12:29 PM

Riverkeeper,
What you need it to just take me with you so I can read the depth while you steer the boat. :grin:
I'm cheaper than another depth finder too.

Riverkeeper · 12-30-2003, 12:45 PM

Thats what I've heard

Maybe you could just sit in the bow and yell at me when it gets shallow.

greenbuttskunk · 12-30-2003, 02:39 PM

sounds like you've done that one before. :grin: