Garmin Fishfinder 160C

by on April 11, 2010

garmin fishfinder 160cThe Garmin Fishfinder 160C is a sturdy, but inexpensive fishfinder and sounder that is perfect for the person that fishes recreationally.  This unit is used primarily in freshwater lakes.

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Want an easy way to scope out your fishing possibilities?

See fish in bright vivid color with the unit’s clear color display that is easy to read even in direct sunlight.

The wide viewing angle of the Garmin 160C  allows you to see fish just off the sides of your boat, while the dual-beam transducer also gives you a superb view of what is in the shallow water near you.

Garmin Fishfinder 160C Features:

  • uses Ultrascroll™ feature which displays fish targets even in very fast moving boats – allows you to always have a picture of the most up-to-date information available
  • uses a see through fish technology which allows you to see even fish that would otherwise be hidden in underwater plants
  • the fish symbol ID allows you to easily identify the fish that you are targeting
  • has dual beam sonar capabilities
  • able to adjust the gain manually or automatically with the Autogain technology – maximizes your targets and minimizes any potential clutter that  might otherwise get in the way
  • the whiteline feature of the 160C indicates how thick or thin the water bottom is
  • includes a water temperature graph and log capability
  • able to display the speed of which you are traveling on the water
  • the automatic display option includes re-scaling on range change (do away with the vertical lines with range changes that you may experience with other fishfinders)
  • has alarms available for low battery, deep and shallow water and the various fish sizes
  • unit’s power output: 150 watts (RMS), 1200 watts (peak to peak)
  • unit’s transmit power: 150 W (RMS), 1200 W (peak to peak)
  • voltage range: 10-18 VDC
  • dual beam frequency: 80/200 kHz
  • dual beam cone angle: 45° or 15°
  • 2X and 4X manual and automatic zoom
  • the Garmin 160C saves the user settings when it is powered off
  • maximum depth capability: 900 feet
  • the unit is waterproof
  • includes a battery voltage indicator
  • utilizes NMEA output

Fishfinder 160C Specifications:

  • dimensions:  6.1 in.  x 4.9 in.  x 2.9 in.  (15.5 x 12.4 x 7.4 cm) – W x H x D
  • display:  3.2 in.  x 3.2 in.  (8.0 x 8.0 cm) – W x H
  • resolution of display:  128 x 128 pixels – W x H
  • type of display: 16-color CSTN
  • unit weight: 17.6 oz (499 g)

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Whether you are a seasoned fisherman or just starting out with some angling for fun, the Garmin Fishfinder 160C is a great little tool to add to your gear list as it is sure to increase your catch of the day!

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