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Location: Mokena, IL | I am looking at getting a new fishfinder for the console of my boat. It must have a temp senser , high speed depth accuracy and reliable. I have a Eagle TriFinder on the trolling motor and a Lowrance 2400 GPS on console. I am replacing an Apelco 465 which has served me well for the last 4 years. I think I have narrowed my search down to the Garmin 240 and the Eagle 320. Just curious what everyone thinks about these 2 options.
Thanks
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Location: Bagley,MN 56621 | I don't know anything about the eagle, but 2 big thumbs up for the Garmin 240.I have 2, one on dash and one on bow. Wayyy better than the Lowrances I had in the past.
Maybe someone who has worked with the Eagle can give a better comparison.
My only beef is I lose bottom over 30 MPH, think it's my through hull transducer though..not sure. I havent worried too much about it, when I run WOT I know where I am and what not to hit. |
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Location: IL | I have a pair of 240's on my boat. No complaints. |
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY | i love my 240. mine is hooked to the trolling motor. there is a lot of different options to use.it graphs weeds like no other and i really like its see thru option. |
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| I have the Eagle 320, which is arguably the best unit on the market for the money. It has excellent definition, and does a fantastic job of marking bottom composition, baitfish, etc. Once you look at the 320 pixel screen, you will never want anything less.
My vote is for the Eagle, it is cheaper than the Garmin, and will do everything the Garmin does...
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| Can't say I've used the Eagle 320. But, I have owned Lowrance products since forever. Have never had a problem with any of them. I still have my X-3, the original LCD, and it works fine. I use it for icefishing. I now have the X-15, and love it. I would hate to go back to 240 pixels. The Garmin may be a nice unit, but I don't think it can compare to the Eagle 320, in performance, or value.
Gregger, how is that Garmin better than the Lowrance units you had. What units did you have?
Edited by Shep 10/13/2003 10:08 PM
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Location: Illinoise | never owned a Garmin, but, I've been using the 320 all season and it's worked great. I would highly recommend one.
Later.
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Location: Germantown & Land O Lakes WI | We sell both units at Gander. The Eagle Fishmark 320 is the best selling unit I've ever seen. And it's only 169.99! Good power, great resolution.....you cant really go wrong.
We also sell the Garmin 240....240x240 Screen res about 3-4k watts peak to peak....another awsome unit, especially if you're looking at fishing deeper water. The 240 comes with both speed and temp and is $199.97 by us. |
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Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | I also would have to say the Eagle is more bang for the buck.
Sorry Greg I like my Lowrances better then your Garmins.
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Garmin 240 vs Eagle 320 Fishfinder