Raymarine Dragonfly - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PE.rider · 07-12-2013, 08:59 PM

Another toy on my wish list.... Anybody have one? Thoughts?

http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=6855

jorluivil · 07-12-2013, 09:09 PM

Badtaste2k · 07-12-2013, 10:03 PM

Looks Good. My wife would kill me

Dan

roadx · 07-12-2013, 10:35 PM

looks pretty sweet

easyday · 07-12-2013, 11:45 PM

Pricetag on that beast?

PE.rider · 07-13-2013, 06:29 AM

List Price is 649. Downvision to 600 ft, traditional to 1200 ft. Looks promising...

Definitely ON the List to Buy. Start saving those greenbacks!

jorluivil · 07-13-2013, 07:38 AM

That's a great price but I'm always a little pessimistic about having the newest technology.

alanw · 07-13-2013, 08:41 AM

From the manual -

Maximum depth

189 m (600 ft) — Optimum fresh water conditions.

Applies to both Sonar and DownVision.

From ebay listing:

High resolution Down Vision images up to 250 ft.
Conventional sonar performance up to 600 ft.

danjor · 07-13-2013, 09:30 AM

So I finally picked up a HDS 7 and someone posts something better lol

FishNinjaY · 07-13-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PE.rider

List Price is 649. Downvision to 600 ft, traditional to 1200 ft.

what kayak fishing areas are 600-1200 ft, and what are you looking for?

danjor · 07-13-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

what kayak fishing areas are 600-1200 ft, and what are you looking for?

Sounds like someone is planing a suicide kayak swordfish hunt with those depth readings. I'll bring the cinder blocks!

driftwood · 07-13-2013, 03:05 PM

most fish finders put out 500 watts. the dragonfly FF puts out only 8 watts.
This FF is better suited for fresh shallow lakes. Its a weak Fish finder in my opinion.

bus kid · 07-13-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

most fish finders put out 500 watts. the dragonfly FF puts out only 8 watts.
This FF is better suited for fresh shallow lakes. Its a weak Fish finder in my opinion.

I believe your looking at the power comsumption, not the output of the FF. Although the 600 feet is in optimum fresh water conditions.I'd wait a while and see the reviews.

driftwood · 07-13-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

I believe your looking at the power comsumption, not the output of the FF. Although the 600 feet is in optimum fresh water conditions.I'd wait a while and see the reviews.

Power (Wattage)

The power of a sonar unit is described in Watts. The term "peak to peak" is used to describe the overall output power of the transmitter. When dealing with fishfinders, the higher the wattage, the more efficient and powerful the overall unit will be. Low wattage will ultimately bring you slow readouts, meaning a delayed reaction for a reading of a spot you have already traveled over.

The bare minimum peak-to-peak power would be 800 Watts, although 3000 plus Watts or more is certainly recommended for most anglers. One key point to remember: the shallower the water you fish, the less power you will need. For those that fish deep water (such as the Great Lakes or saltwater) it is best to choose the most powerful unit that your wallet will allow.

driftwood · 07-13-2013, 03:55 PM

I don't see the peak to peak power watts on any of the spects.
That's why the dragonfly FF is suspect.

bus kid · 07-13-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

Power (Wattage)

The power of a sonar unit is described in Watts. The term "peak to peak" is used to describe the overall output power of the transmitter. When dealing with fishfinders, the higher the wattage, the more efficient and powerful the overall unit will be. Low wattage will ultimately bring you slow readouts, meaning a delayed reaction for a reading of a spot you have already traveled over.

The bare minimum peak-to-peak power would be 800 Watts, although 3000 plus Watts or more is certainly recommended for most anglers. One key point to remember: the shallower the water you fish, the less power you will need. For those that fish deep water (such as the Great Lakes or saltwater) it is best to choose the most powerful unit that your wallet will allow.

can you show us where you are getting the output wattage for the unit?

again consumption not output,
from the link above

"Power consumption at full brightness 8 watts"

Raymarine is not listing the output wattage of the FF.

look at the FAQ page.

http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=7625

bus kid · 07-13-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwood

I don't see the peak to peak power watts on any of the spects.
That's why the dragonfly FF is suspect.

agreed, I would wait to see the reviews.

found the spec for the ducer (cpt 60)

http://raymarine.ning.com/forum/topi...5Comment105336

driftwood · 07-13-2013, 04:11 PM

I like my fish finders with MORE POWER!!

TJones · 07-13-2013, 06:24 PM

I only have 30 days to try out this hds5 before sale is final. I imagine this ducer is mandatory to be in water. And how big is the transducer?

bus kid · 07-13-2013, 06:33 PM

Go get try it out and let us know!

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Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	Looks Good. My wife would kill me Dan

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PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	List Price is 649. Downvision to 600 ft, traditional to 1200 ft. Looks promising... Definitely ON the List to Buy. Start saving those greenbacks!

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alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	From the manual - Maximum depth 189 m (600 ft) — Optimum fresh water conditions. Applies to both Sonar and DownVision. From ebay listing: High resolution Down Vision images up to 250 ft. Conventional sonar performance up to 600 ft. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

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danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	So I finally picked up a HDS 7 and someone posts something better lol

07-13-2013, 03:05 PM	#12
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	most fish finders put out 500 watts. the dragonfly FF puts out only 8 watts. This FF is better suited for fresh shallow lakes. Its a weak Fish finder in my opinion.

07-13-2013, 03:55 PM	#15
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I don't see the peak to peak power watts on any of the spects. That's why the dragonfly FF is suspect.

07-13-2013, 04:11 PM	#18
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I like my fish finders with MORE POWER!!

07-13-2013, 06:24 PM	#19
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	Figure this out quick I only have 30 days to try out this hds5 before sale is final. I imagine this ducer is mandatory to be in water. And how big is the transducer?

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