looking for the model of this fish finder

[86IROC]

The previous owner broke the screen. I'd like to find the same model so I don't have to go through installing a complete system. Anyone have any idea? It's a hummingbird unit.
ETA..the boat is still in storage and I didn't remember to get the model # off it. :facepalm:

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

There is nothing with that shaped case in the Humminbird Lineup.
The Cables, Connectors, and Mounts are the same on most models.

Pick out a new one with similar features and chances are it will drop right in.
A double check with Humminbird support will confirm it.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

I believe it is a wide eye or wide view, I happen to still be using one like it. The screens were known for cracking at the top left, and you can find a replacement on e bay. I just recently got a new old stock side scan transducer for mine. I don't know if the newer ones will work due to its age, its from around 1995. I don't think they will.

 

[64osby]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

I believe it is a wide eye or wide view, I happen to still be using one like it.

+1 I picked a unit on X Bay for $6 and used it to fix a Wide Eye unit.

There should be the model name on the front of the unit and a serial number on the back.

 

[86IROC]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

tks guys. I'll keep surfing e-bay till I get the boat home and get the # off it..which I should have done before I stored it for the winter. If the connectors, cables and transducer are the same for all hummingbirds that would be great.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

If the connectors, cables and transducer are the same for all hummingbirds that would be great.

Other than adding a noise filter, the Power Cable hasn't changed in decades.
When you find the exact model you have, the Humminbird Legacy Section can tell you what transducers are compatible.
Pick out a new unit that uses the same transducer.

But really, is changing out the transducer really that big of a chore?

 

[86IROC]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

Other than adding a noise filter, the Power Cable hasn't changed in decades.
When you find the exact model you have, the Humminbird Legacy Section can tell you what transducers are compatible.
Pick out a new unit that uses the same transducer.

But really, is changing out the transducer really that big of a chore?

No it isn't..but it's one more thing on the "to do" list.
If I can pick up the same head unit then it will only take minutes to fix.

 

[gm280]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

I understand what you are saying about trying to get one that plugs and plays. However, I would be willing to change all the cables and power wires to get a new more up to date unit with a matched transducer as well. It would only take a little extra time to install and the results would work perfectly together without doubt... But to each their own... That way you could sell your old unit with its matching hardware and transducer even easier too...

 

[86IROC]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

I'm only going to use it for the "sonar" ability so I know how much water is under me.

 

[86IROC]

Re: looking for the model of this fish finder

well..after buying a humminbird wide one off e-bay..I discovered the hook ups aren't the same. The power cable is but the transducer one isn't. So..it went back on e-bay and I finally scored a wide eye.