Well, boys, after TWO MONTHS, I got me a new 520c from Lowrance

But I have a problem and may you all can help me get over it all.

I have this complex. I just KNOW that if I mount that thang back on the boat that it will attract the biggest thunderstorm west of the mississippi and I will be without a depth finder for aNOTHER two months. :eek:

What is the hail is a guy supposed to do when his new lowrance units take on water like a SPONGE???????? :mad:

Maybe I'll just mount it in a waterproof Pelican or Otter box since the Lowrance folks dont' have a CLUE as to how to keep the water in the lake and out of their electronics.

jus' venting. :p

aj

Which unit is spongy? I take the head unit inside when not in use(quick release/swivel bracket) and the ducer shouldn't leak, potted with epoxy. You makin me nervous. Just bought a 527, love it so far.

If it helps I take my electronics out every time I get back from the lake (2 depthfinders and a GPS unit) and put them in the garage. Keeps water out of em and sticky fingers away from them.:cool:

Ditto on the sticky fingers. I think it was Booger in east TN that had his boat under cover in his yard,in a small outbuilding, and he was cleaned out. Including his prop!! Gotta think ahead.

i never had a water problem with my yet, just a shallow water reading losing depth, they replaced it and yesterday was my 3rd time out with it and it would not stay powered up, I forgot to charge to battery, my bad.

I take extra care with my ff i always keep my boat stored in the garage and if its going to rain it comes off the boat and gets put in a dry spot, i hear of people putting a plastics clear bag over the unit while fishing in the rain

Protecting your electronics is always a good idea, but they should withstand spray or rain. If not, they are broken!

My son and I just finished up his boat shed so now his boat is stored under lock and key. (Really makes me feel better about his equipment.;)) While it was just sitting out in the yard he was also putting clear bags over his electronics but I told him I thought the bags and heat would make them sweat inside so he took 'em back off. He also was tying a tarp big enough to cover everything over is boat and trailer. The boat shed might slow thieves down a little and it'll definitely keep his boat in better shape getting it out of the weather when he aint fishing though.;)

Gabowman, my boat is testament to garage keeping. I've not owned it long, and it looks almost new with the original interior and carpet. I can't find any oxidation on the gelcoat. It's 21 yrs old and I'm the 4th owner. A garage queen with little use. But you're also right, the locks will only keep the honest man out.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

Which unit is spongy? I take the head unit inside when not in use(quick release/swivel bracket) and the ducer shouldn't leak, potted with epoxy. You makin me nervous. Just bought a 527, love it so far.

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I think John has had problems with his unit getting water in it when he is out fishing and a rain storm catches him on the lake.

I had a 102C ,and, after 5 years Lowrance replaced it with a 510c (free). I had been leaving the 102c on my boat, covered. One day I was out fishing and that 102c started acting like it was possessed by demons. Yep. I would come on by itself, go off by itself, randomly blink. Plumb spooky.

The Lowrance tech told me the storage temperature specifications and said I was probably exceeding the high temp spec. Of course, I believed he was full of chit.

I checked the temp inside the boat in July with the boat covered . The temp was about 170 degrees. Wow. I had been "slow smoking" the critter for five years.

I now take all my stuff inside. Takes two trips.:o