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Feb/08

29

Marine GPS Units

You have your big boat, and several lines with their tips bobbing gently pierce the ocean’s choppy surface. The breeze is cool and the sun warm, your beer crisp and your sandwiches fresh. Things are perfect. Well almost. You idly wonder why you’re not getting any fish. Not even a bite – nothing. You’ve given up checking, and as you turn the pages of the fishing magazines more and more aggressively you see the advertisement. GUARANTEED CATCH. FIND FISH FAST. FISH FINDERS. Your eyes are glued to the page and you begin to read, transfixed.

What is a fish finder? A fish finder is a device used – you guessed it – to find fish. They work simply and easily, and used correctly, they can help you locate schools of fish so all you need to do is just drop the line in. Fish finders work using sonar (or Sound Navigation Ranging), or sound waves. In much the same way as an ultrasound can detect a baby in its mother’s belly or a torn rotator cuff in your shoulder, a fish finder beams sound waves into the water to detect fish. The sound waves bounce off any object in the water, and back to the fish finder. The fish finder then works out how far below the surface of the water the object is – and hopefully, the object is a school of fish (or one large one!).

A fish finder is made up of several components: a transducer converts an electrical signal from a transmitter into a sound wave, which is bounced back into the transducer. The signal is amplified by the receiver and then projected onto the display.

There are two types of displays, CRT (or cathode ray tube, like a television screen) and LCD (liquid crystal display). CRTs are more expensive, and require more power, and so an LCD would be perfect for the beginner or those on a budget – they can also be easier to read. Speaking of reading, it will take some time to learn what each of the images are on your fish finder’s screen. A blip may be a shark, a tree trunk or a school of fish – you need to learn to interpret the images in order to make the best use of your device.

Then there is the frequency of the fish finder – the lower the frequency, the better its ability to find fish in larger expanses of water (deep water and wide bodies of water). A high frequency means it works better in shallow water or small areas of water. This needs to be taken into account – will you be fishing mostly in a lake, or in open ocean?

Several things can affect the working of the fish finder; elements such as water clarity, the sensitivity of the fish finder and its settings, the speed of the boat and the positioning of the transducer are just several factors that will change how the fish finder functions. Make sure you learn all about your fish finder before you take it out on the water – unless, of course, you don’t mind a lazy day reading the instruction manual and not catching a lot of fish!

If you’re a beginner, it’s recommended that you purchase a simple fish finder until you learn the ropes, as it were. Fish finders can have many functions and facilities for finding fish, and to jump in at the deep end will most certainly throw you off course.

LOWRANCE GLOBALNAV 310 GPS, BOAT, MARINE LOWRANCE GLOBALNAV 310 GPS, BOAT, MARINE Paypal 0 Bid US $174.00 20m
Garmin GPSMAP 640 Marine Car GPS Navigation System Garmin GPSMAP 640 Marine Car GPS Navigation System Paypal US $789.90 43m
Garmin 3xx 4xx 545 5xx Marine Boat GPS Navigation Mount Garmin 3xx 4xx 545 5xx Marine Boat GPS Navigation Mount Paypal US $38.76 1h 8m
RAM Marine Mount for Spot Satellite Messenger GPS RAM Marine Mount for Spot Satellite Messenger GPS Paypal US $37.95 1h 30m
Panasonic KX-G5500 Marine GPS receiver Panasonic KX-G5500 Marine GPS receiver Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 4h 14m
New Garmin Gpsmap 640 Marine Navigator Gps 5.2 New Garmin Gpsmap 640 Marine Navigator Gps 5.2" Nmea Paypal US $1,160.19 5h 17m
Garmin 545 Marine GPS GPSMAP charts included w warr Garmin 545 Marine GPS GPSMAP charts included w warr Paypal US $665.99 9h 26m
GlobalSat BU353 SiRFIII USB Marine GPS Receiver BU-353 GlobalSat BU353 SiRFIII USB Marine GPS Receiver BU-353 Paypal US $34.82 14h 25m
Magellan Crossover Auto Marine GPS Navigation System Magellan Crossover Auto Marine GPS Navigation System Paypal US $159.90 14h 38m
GARMIN NUVI 670 GPS WITH US AND EUROPE + MARINE / TOPO GARMIN NUVI 670 GPS WITH US AND EUROPE + MARINE / TOPO Paypal 14 Bids US $64.50 16h 31m
NEW - GARMIN GPSMAP 3205 COLOR MARINE GPS CHARTPLOTTER NEW - GARMIN GPSMAP 3205 COLOR MARINE GPS CHARTPLOTTER Paypal US $499.90 18h 38m
Northstar Explorer 650 Marine GPS Chartplotter *SALE!* Northstar Explorer 650 Marine GPS Chartplotter *SALE!* Paypal US $737.78 18h 39m
Northstar Explorer 657 Marine GPS Chartplotter *SALE!* Northstar Explorer 657 Marine GPS Chartplotter *SALE!* Paypal US $855.83 18h 45m
NOAA MARINE NAUTICAL CHARTS SAILBOAT BOATS GPS MAPS NOAA MARINE NAUTICAL CHARTS SAILBOAT BOATS GPS MAPS Paypal US $8.00 19h 48m
Garmin GPSmap 540 5 Garmin GPSmap 540 5" Marine GPS Receiver Paypal US $429.95 20h 18m
Garmin StreetPilot III Auto and Marine portable GPS Garmin StreetPilot III Auto and Marine portable GPS Paypal 7 Bids US $31.00 21h 26m
GARMIN GPSMAP 421 Marine GPS NEW v. of Chartplotter 420 GARMIN GPSMAP 421 Marine GPS NEW v. of Chartplotter 420 Paypal US $417.95 21h 54m
GARMIN GPSMAP 521 Marine GPS NEW v. of Chartplotter 520 GARMIN GPSMAP 521 Marine GPS NEW v. of Chartplotter 520 Paypal US $588.95 21h 55m
NEW GARMIN GPSmap 535 Marine GPS Chartplotter NEW GARMIN GPSmap 535 Marine GPS Chartplotter Paypal US $459.95 23h 32m
Magellan Meridian XL GPS Satellite Navigator Marine Magellan Meridian XL GPS Satellite Navigator Marine Paypal US $16.99 1d 15m

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Feb/08

28

Used Wellcraft Boats for Sale

1988 Wellcraft 192 Classic Cuddy Cabin 19 1988 Wellcraft 192 Classic Cuddy Cabin 19" OMC 4.3L I/O Paypal US $6,500.00 2h 17m
WELLCRAFT 2600 MARTINIQUE. ONLY 297 HOURS. VERY CLEAN!! WELLCRAFT 2600 MARTINIQUE. ONLY 297 HOURS. VERY CLEAN!! Paypal 12 Bids US $11,211.00 17h 56m
25' Wellcraft Coastal Walkaround 25' Wellcraft Coastal Walkaround Paypal 25 Bids US $8,000.00 21h 43m
21 ft Wellcraft Cuddy Cabin: Just in Time for Boating 21 ft Wellcraft Cuddy Cabin: Just in Time for Boating Paypal 0 Bid US $1,995.00 1d 17h 57m
1986 WELLCRAFT NOVA II POWERBOAT 1986 WELLCRAFT NOVA II POWERBOAT 16 Bids US $5,200.00 1d 22h 43m
1989 wellcraft eclipse 232 1989 wellcraft eclipse 232 Paypal US $4,500.00 2d 16m
26' Wellcraft 2600 Express Mercruiser I/O T147104 26' Wellcraft 2600 Express Mercruiser I/O T147104 0 Bid US $12,995.00 2d 1h 45m
1989 34' WELLCRAFT GRAN SPORT CRUISER 1989 34' WELLCRAFT GRAN SPORT CRUISER Paypal US $31,500.00 2d 17h 35m
1997 19ft  WELLCRAFT 1997 19ft WELLCRAFT "CAPRI" OPEN BOW W/TRAILER Paypal 14 Bids US $1,975.00 3d 53m
Wellcraft 24' Airslot with twin Suzuki 140 fourstrokes Wellcraft 24' Airslot with twin Suzuki 140 fourstrokes US $15,000.00 3d 3h 36m
1998  Wellcraft SCARAB SCS   502 1998 Wellcraft SCARAB SCS 502 Paypal 5 Bids US $15,200.00 3d 19h 32m
1994 Wellcraft Excel 18sx  Ski boat 1994 Wellcraft Excel 18sx Ski boat 0 Bid US $2,500.00 3d 19h 52m
1995 Wellcraft Scarab 22' 1995 Wellcraft Scarab 22' 9 Bids US $6,000.00 3d 19h 55m
1991 Wellcraft 21' V-Hull/cuddy cabin Boat and trailer 1991 Wellcraft 21' V-Hull/cuddy cabin Boat and trailer US $3,900.00 4d 1h 20m
WELLCRAFT SCARAB WELLCRAFT SCARAB Paypal 4 Bids US $5,100.00 4d 16h 19m
1989 Wellcraft San Remo Motor Yacht 1989 Wellcraft San Remo Motor Yacht Paypal 0 Bid US $65,000.00 4d 16h 42m
1988 Wellcraft St. Tropez Cabin Cruiser  LOW HOURS!! 1988 Wellcraft St. Tropez Cabin Cruiser LOW HOURS!! Paypal 1 Bid US $10,000.00 4d 16h 46m
25' Wellcraft 25' Wellcraft Paypal 0 Bid US $5,500.00 4d 19h 5m
Beautiful 1985 Wellcraft St Tropez Runs Great! Beautiful 1985 Wellcraft St Tropez Runs Great! Paypal US $15,900.00 4d 19h 22m
34' SCARAB RADER  FLAT DECK . FACTORY OUTBOARD . 34' SCARAB RADER FLAT DECK . FACTORY OUTBOARD . 0 Bid US $6,500.00 4d 22h 58m
Wellcraft San Remo 1989  Aft Cabin Motoryacht Diesels Wellcraft San Remo 1989 Aft Cabin Motoryacht Diesels Paypal 0 Bid US $64,900.00 5d 24m
21' Wellcraft MerCruiser Inboard/Outboard Motor T152356 21' Wellcraft MerCruiser Inboard/Outboard Motor T152356 0 Bid US $3,705.00 5d 1h 27m
Wellcraft 3200 Coastal twin 454's Freshwater Wellcraft 3200 Coastal twin 454's Freshwater Paypal US $15,000.00 5d 4h 32m
1991 Wellcraft 287 Prima 1991 Wellcraft 287 Prima Paypal 1 Bid US $13,000.00 5d 18h
Wellcraft Martinique 2600 Cruiser Wellcraft Martinique 2600 Cruiser Paypal US $21,500.00 5d 19h 23m

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Feb/08

28

Used Sea Ray Boats For Sale

2002 Sea Ray 182 bowrider v6 2002 Sea Ray 182 bowrider v6 0 Bid US $10,000.00 1h 24m
  BOATS SEA RAY BOATS SEA RAY Paypal US $11,500.00 3h 12m
2 Owner IMPECCABLE FRESHWATER 2000 Sea Ray 340 Sundance 2 Owner IMPECCABLE FRESHWATER 2000 Sea Ray 340 Sundance US $110,000.00 3h 28m
Exceptionally Clean Motor Yacht   Priced to Sell Fast Exceptionally Clean Motor Yacht Priced to Sell Fast Paypal US $159,900.00 12h 35m
Searay 320 2006 FRESH WATER LOW LOW HOURS Searay 320 2006 FRESH WATER LOW LOW HOURS 0 Bid US $99,999.00 13h 1m
1990 SeaRay 350 Sundancer 1990 SeaRay 350 Sundancer 4 Bids US $25,000.00 13h 7m
2005 270 Sea Ray Amberjack-350 Mag Merc Bravo III  2005 270 Sea Ray Amberjack-350 Mag Merc Bravo III 0 Bid US $40,000.00 15h 31m
SEA RAY SUNDANCER 500 SEA RAY SUNDANCER 500 Paypal 1 Bid US $90,000.00 16h 38m
Beautiful Blue hulled Sea Ray 270 Select Bowrider w/496 Beautiful Blue hulled Sea Ray 270 Select Bowrider w/496 30 Bids US $29,200.00 18h 56m
1997 Sea Ray 190 Signature Series with fish finder 1997 Sea Ray 190 Signature Series with fish finder 10 Bids US $7,500.00 21h 17m
1993 Sea Ray 350 express bridge ready to go!! 1993 Sea Ray 350 express bridge ready to go!! 1 Bid US $15,000.00 21h 19m
SEARAY SEA RAY SUNDANCER 29 TWIN 4.3 SUPER CLEAN! SEARAY SEA RAY SUNDANCER 29 TWIN 4.3 SUPER CLEAN! Paypal US $26,500.00 21h 29m
SeaRay 200 BR Select 5.0L Merc MPI Bravo3 SKI Wakeboard SeaRay 200 BR Select 5.0L Merc MPI Bravo3 SKI Wakeboard 50 Bids US $18,100.00 21h 40m
SeaRay 440 Sundancer SeaRay 440 Sundancer 0 Bid US $84,500.00 22h 19m
1992 240 Sea Ray Bowrider 1992 240 Sea Ray Bowrider Paypal US $8,250.00 22h 56m
1989 300 Sea Ray Sundancer 1989 300 Sea Ray Sundancer Paypal 3 Bids US $13,600.00 22h 58m
20' Sea Ray Overnighter OB 20' Sea Ray Overnighter OB Paypal US $9,500.00 23h 8m
***SUPER MINT***07 SEA RAY 195 SPORT 220HP *WOW* 110HRS ***SUPER MINT***07 SEA RAY 195 SPORT 220HP *WOW* 110HRS US $21,499.00 23h 12m
Showroom condition 2007 Showroom condition 2007 Paypal 0 Bid US $77,900.00 23h 32m
***SUPER MINT***08 SEA RAY 185 SPORT 190HP *WOW* 70HRS ***SUPER MINT***08 SEA RAY 185 SPORT 190HP *WOW* 70HRS US $19,999.00 23h 54m
1993 Sea Ray Weekender 1993 Sea Ray Weekender US $17,000.00 1d 1h 9m
1988 Sea Ray 305 Sedan with 2 NEW ENGINES 1988 Sea Ray 305 Sedan with 2 NEW ENGINES 0 Bid US $20,000.00 1d 1h 11m
1989 Searay Sundancer 280 1989 Searay Sundancer 280 0 Bid US $12,495.00 1d 1h 53m
2005 Sea Ray Sundancer 340 FRESH WATER Navy Blue 2005 Sea Ray Sundancer 340 FRESH WATER Navy Blue Paypal 55 Bids US $100,000.00 1d 1h 54m
SEA RAY SUNDANCER 1988 SEA RAY SUNDANCER 1988 20 Bids US $7,000.00 1d 4h 26m

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