Norcross Hawkeye DF2200PX Sonar System
Ranking: 5.7 out of 10
Manufacturer: NorCross Marine Products
Model Number: DF2200PX
Product Code: 818800229213
Price: $99.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- Marine tool delivers instant depth updates to help keep you safe in the water
- Gives precise depth readings from 2.5 to 199 feet in .10 precision; at the press of a button the display also provides real-time temperature (water or air) and fish readings
- Compact, completely waterproof construction; quickly and efficiently scan an area for drop-offs, ledges, or hiding fish within 199 feet
- "ShootThru" sonar technology reads through fiberglass and aluminum hulls; ideal for fishermen
- Weighs 1.2 pounds
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Description:
b DF2200PX THE ULTIMATE IN PORTABLE DEPTH /b The 2200PX is the most versatile handheld depth sounder ever produced. Not only will it give you instant depth readings, from 2.5 ' to 199', in 1/10th precision, but at the press of a button the display will give real-time temperature (water or air) and fish readings. Use it in the winter to shoot through ice before cutting your hole. Use it in the summer as a range finder and temperature meter while diving. Use it as a backup depth sounder on your pleasure boat. No matter how you use it, the DF2200PX is a piece of equipment you should never leave the dock without. b SideScan Fish Detecting Sonar /b There is no guessing where the drop-offs are or where the fish are hiding, when you use the DF2200PX. The press of a button allows you to scan an area for drop-offs, ledges, or hiding fish within 199 Feet. Scan under weeds, lily pads, or even docks for trophy lunkers, before making your cast.Get more product details from Amazon
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portable depth finder needs to be in water.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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The product description does not indicate that the product must be in the water to function, ie; if it is used in a boat it is recomended that the depth finder be placed in a plastic bag filled with water then placed against the hull for a "through the hull reading" it appears this product would work fine if your vessel was sinking. This product might work fine if you boat is built close to the water so you can drag it along by hand. It appears this product is an underwater transducer attached to the readout. To be fair, this product would probably work fine for swiming and diving but living in Michigan that is a few months away. It appears to be well built for it's intended use as an underwater instrument.
Norcross Hawkeye hand held sonar
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I have a small sailboat without any power on board so this hand held unit is perfect for my application. The depth is very easy to read and the unit is easy to use. It does have to be in contact with the water (I have not tried the through hull reading) but on my boat that is not a problem. The unit is larger than I thought it would be but I think that this will be an advantage as it would fit perfectly in a cup holder for easy access. The water temp is also a nice feature. It uses 4 AA batteries in a nice holder for easy loading. It is well built and I look forward to many years of use.
Solid Depth Finder
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: May 3, 2008
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I purchased this for use with kayak fishing. For this purpose I am pleased in general since I fish in the Gulf of Mexico and am more concerned with depth than structure. Since it is self contained, it also saves you the effort of installing a battery and transducer in the kayak hull.
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br /I would consider this a depth finder only. I've been in areas where there were fish and have never seen the fish indicator show up. Furthermore, the manual recommends you swivel it around underwater to detect the fish. The problem with that approach is that when I drag it in the water next to the kayak and depress the button, it is very difficult to see the screen at all since the screen is submersed in water.
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br /Another issue I have is that the depth and temperature are read using the same button. Hit the button once for depth and hit it again within a few seconds for temp. Sometimes you want to take a second reading to validate the first and are confused for a moment when you see the temp value thinking it's the depth. It does have the F for Fahrenheit but its small so at a glance you don't always notice it.
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br /This is a very well constructed unit. One recommended use in the manual is for measuring distances of objects while diving. It is definitely build for it. They even recommend reapplying silicon grease on the battery cap threads from time to time. I've gotten this thing totally wet and submerged and have had no problems whatsoever. The batteries last a long time too.
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br /Overall a well build product with a few complaints. Having a self contained unit is a definite plus but I do sometimes second guess myself over not buying a full-fledged fish finder for a couple hundred dollars more.
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br /I would consider this a depth finder only. I've been in areas where there were fish and have never seen the fish indicator show up. Furthermore, the manual recommends you swivel it around underwater to detect the fish. The problem with that approach is that when I drag it in the water next to the kayak and depress the button, it is very difficult to see the screen at all since the screen is submersed in water.
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br /Another issue I have is that the depth and temperature are read using the same button. Hit the button once for depth and hit it again within a few seconds for temp. Sometimes you want to take a second reading to validate the first and are confused for a moment when you see the temp value thinking it's the depth. It does have the F for Fahrenheit but its small so at a glance you don't always notice it.
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br /This is a very well constructed unit. One recommended use in the manual is for measuring distances of objects while diving. It is definitely build for it. They even recommend reapplying silicon grease on the battery cap threads from time to time. I've gotten this thing totally wet and submerged and have had no problems whatsoever. The batteries last a long time too.
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br /Overall a well build product with a few complaints. Having a self contained unit is a definite plus but I do sometimes second guess myself over not buying a full-fledged fish finder for a couple hundred dollars more.
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