Garmin Fishfinder 160C
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List Price: $213.99 Our Price: $164.54 You Save: $49.45 (23.1%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (as of 4:11 PM CT - detail)
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- Full-Featured Sonar With Sunlight-Readable 4.5-Inch, 128 X 128 16-Color Cstn Display
- Ultrascroll High Rep Rate Sonar
- Dual Beam Transducer With Selectable Narrow (14 Ft) Or Wide (45 Ft) View For Maximum Freshwater Performance
- High-Dynamic Range, Analog Receiver Performs In Water As Little As 1 Ft Deep
- Autogain Technology For Visibility Of More Fish
Product Description
Designed for utility and affordability, the new Fishfinder 160C primarily targets inland boaters. The Fishfinder 160C features a sunlight readable 4.5-inch diagonal, 128 x 128 pixel, 16-color CSTN display. Garmin now offers Ultrascroll which allows boaters to get a much faster refresh rate on their sonar display. The Fishfinder 160C provides dual beam transducer operation for improved performance in shallow water or deep water. The new high dynamic range, analog receiver performs in – as little as a foot deep. AutoGain, as well as user adjustable gain, is standard on all of Garmin’s new fishfinders showing more fish under all conditions.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Summary:
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Unreliable - freezes frequently
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Comment:
Got one of these a couple of weeks ago. Firstly I've found the fish-finding less than impressive, though this is my first fishfinder, so wasn't sure what to expect and I imagine it's as good as others in that respect.
My main gripe with the fish-finding is it gives you no direction as to where the fish are. Behind you, in front, to the left of the boat, the right..? No idea, just 'There's fish around here, somewhere.'
My BIG concern however is that the unit frequently freezes up.
I primarily use it as a depth finder, as there are many shallow areas around the coast here and on the river to it. At the wrong time of day you can easily get stuck in certain places, so was really looking forward to getting this.
Generally it works but I relied on it while exploring further up the coast than we normally go. "41 feet....41 feet... 41 feet.."
We ploughed into sandy mud in water less than four feet, not forty one.
Yes, we had a chart, yes I knew there was a shallow area nearby; that's why I kept checking the depth to ensure we didn't get too near it, without taking a much longer route.
Happily I was able to immediately turn on full lock while raising the engine, tilting the boat over and lifting the engine at the same time, and we managed to claw our way off. Had we been stuck we would have been really stuck, 2 miles offshore, with the boat tipping over as the tide receded - before coming back.
In inaccurate map is worse than useless - and an inaccurate depth finder is dangerous.
I've given it only one star, with an extra one because the screen is great and it's simple to operate. The instability of the software however is a serious concern.
Since that incident it has done the same thing twice more, freezing up. Turning it off and back on fixes it - but be aware it takes around 30 seconds to start up and figure out the depth again.
Overall I'd say it's better than nothing but do NOT rely on it to give continous depth readings.
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Summary:
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Worst one I ever owned
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Comment:
This is without a doubt the worst fish/depth finder I have ever owned. The depth gage changes so slow, you can go from 100' to 1' and be agroundand it will still be at 100'. If you fish in three feet of water for ten minutes and than move out to four feet, you actually have to shut the unit off and turn it back on for it to change depths. I'm sure I've had it to long to return (two months) but I can't wait to replace it. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
Comment:
I returned the Garmin 160C for the 360C per boyfriend's request. Before I received the GArmin 360C Amazon had received and reimbursed me for the Garmin 160C within 1 business day!! WOW!!! That was FABULOUS!!! Amaon- You rock!!
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Summary:
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Perfect fish finder
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Comment:
This fish finder is very nice. I got this for my husband and he loves it. The shipping was fast and well packed. I would highly recomend this fish finder as well as the seller to everyone.
Comment:
Good no-frills, middle of the line fishfinder. Good all around value for the price point.
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