Doc why would you won’t a cheap ff on the front of the boat. To me a good ff is the most important tool you can you can have up front. There ways of buying a good ff with out spending a lot of money . I buy used units from fishing guides and these so call pro fishing man. I have bought three lowrance 135 for around $150 each which is a good unit for up front. There is some good deals out there just have to search around. good luck on finding one. john