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Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Fish Finder User Review

Designed and developed for the part-time angler, the Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Portable Fish Finder is an ideal replacement for those wanting to step up from factory-fitted fish finders to something with more versatility and improved performance.

Manufactured by the US-based Humminbird Company, the Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Fish Finder is operated at 20 degrees. and 60 degrees. sonar beam system operating on frequencies of 200 kilohertz and 83 kilohertz at a depth of 183 meters (600 feet). This combined with a clever 90 degree cast. Wireless single-beam sonar that has an operating depth of 36.5 meters (120 feet), allows for a wider coverage area to detect and identify fish, and provides increased bottom identification with target separation as low as two inches and half.

Using a high-speed, performance-enhancing microdynamic transducer, the system provides accurate data for speeds up to 60 mph (100 km/h) and also provides the user with the variation in water temperature transmitted through the transducer.

The PiranhaMax 230 also features a high definition 100mm FSTN liquid crystal display with 160 x 132 lines of resolution with 4 level gray scale which provides a much clearer high definition image of the bottom that clearly defines the structures of fish. The 230’s easy one-touch control provides access to its multiple advanced functions, including selective fish identification and target depth. The adjustable backlight for dark conditions has 3 brightness levels depending on the time of day or for night fishing. Fish are seen under the boat as solid, while fish around the boat are seen using the side beam feature as intangible but clearly visible. The system also has user-controllable zoom and state-of-the-art sensitivity including bottom view, depth indicator, adjustable chart speed rate, fish and bottom alarms. Data is clearly and easily visible at a glance with high definition digital readouts that can be adjusted to provide a high contrast black background display option.

Ruggedly built to travel everywhere, the PiranhaMax 230 Portable Fish Finder also features memory that can be set to remember location, giving the user the ability to return to the exact same fishing spot at a later time if he wants it.

The Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Portable Fish Finder Kit also offers a suction-mounted transducer option that can be mounted on the side of the boat, on the transom, or inboard of the hull. Due to its portability, the 230 has also been used while fishing from a dock or a stationary object, easily attaching the suction mount at water level, even with an algae-covered surface. Measuring just under four and a half inches by around six inches and three and a quarter inches deep, the PiranhaMax 230 is built to withstand hard knocks and is fully waterproof with sealed joint construction.

The kit consists of a rugged carrying case for transportation, a Humminbird XHS 920 transducer with suction cap option, 20 ft. of transducer cable including cable wrap for protection, and an owner’s manual. The unit also includes a 1-year factory warranty.

A truly extraordinary product, the Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Portable Fish Finder runs on 8 AA alkaline batteries with up to sixteen hours of continuous use and is without doubt the best portable fish finder on the market and is suitable for all sizes of boats, including canoes, dinghies, and kayaks

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