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Garmin Fishfinder 160C
 
Manufacturer: Garmin
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Product Description
Designed for utility and affordability, the new Fishfinder 160C primarily targets inland boaters. The Fishfinder 160C features a sunlight readable 4.5-inch diagonal, 128 x 128 pixel, 16-color CSTN display. Garmin now offers Ultrascroll which allows boaters to get a much faster refresh rate on their sonar display. The Fishfinder 160C provides dual beam transducer operation for improved performance in shallow water or deep water. The new high dynamic range, analog receiver performs in – as little as a foot deep. AutoGain, as well as user adjustable gain, is standard on all of Garmin’s new fishfinders showing more fish under all conditions.

Product Details
  • Full-Featured Sonar With Sunlight-Readable 4.5-Inch, 128 X 128 16-Color Cstn Display
  • Ultrascroll High Rep Rate Sonar
  • Dual Beam Transducer With Selectable Narrow (14 Ft) Or Wide (45 Ft) View For Maximum Freshwater Performance
  • High-Dynamic Range, Analog Receiver Performs In Water As Little As 1 Ft Deep
  • Autogain Technology For Visibility Of More Fish

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Garmin 160C Fishfinder
 
Review Date: June 9, 2008
Reviewer: J. Sirvio, Wisconsin
I have used the [ASIN:B000ETTPCG Garmin 160C Portable Fishfinder (Dual Beam)]Garmin 160C several times now and find that it is quite easy to use and it works well not only locating fish but the constant depth reading has saved my boat being hung up in shallow water areas where I fish. The optional audible alarm that I added was a plus as well so you can hear the warning of fish and depth audibly as well as see on the screen both fish and water depth situations.

Great item for the low cost!!
Very Nice Product!
 
Review Date: November 8, 2009
Reviewer: Lindsay A. Palmer,
Being a female.. and a proud new boat owner.. I was so excited to get this depth finder... it tells you the speed (additional wiring needed).. and the color graphics can be tweeked to your liking! An Absolute easy and must have for boaters/fisherman!
Perfect fish finder
 
Review Date: April 17, 2010
Reviewer: Gerald Keith Zink Jr., Spring Hill, KS
This fish finder is very nice. I got this for my husband and he loves it. The shipping was fast and well packed. I would highly recomend this fish finder as well as the seller to everyone.
GARMIN 360C
 
Review Date: April 19, 2010
Reviewer: Ronda L. Ringler, Little Rock, AR
I returned the Garmin 160C for the 360C per boyfriend's request. Before I received the GArmin 360C Amazon had received and reimbursed me for the Garmin 160C within 1 business day!! WOW!!! That was FABULOUS!!! Amaon- You rock!!
Best depth/fish finder we've had
 
Review Date: August 25, 2009
Reviewer: Barbara Yearley, Amherst, OH USA
We've had other brands of depth finders. This one is the best we've had! The color screen is much easier to see and the depth readings are consistent. It functions well even though we put it in the hull with epoxy. The other brand would fluctuate. We have not had too much experience with the fish finder yet. Just be careful of one thing. We were not aware that when you press the off button it first dims the screen. We thought it was off during the day and since it was just dimmed, the next time we went to our boat the battery was dead!
Good value
 
Review Date: December 17, 2009
Reviewer: J. Merrill,
Good no-frills, middle of the line fishfinder. Good all around value for the price point.
Unreliable - freezes frequently
 
Review Date: July 11, 2010
Reviewer: A. P. Carr,
Got one of these a couple of weeks ago. Firstly I've found the fish-finding less than impressive, though this is my first fishfinder, so wasn't sure what to expect and I imagine it's as good as others in that respect.

My main gripe with the fish-finding is it gives you no direction as to where the fish are. Behind you, in front, to the left of the boat, the right..? No idea, just 'There's fish around here, somewhere.'

My BIG concern however is that the unit frequently freezes up.

I primarily use it as a depth finder, as there are many shallow areas around the coast here and on the river to it. At the wrong time of day you can easily get stuck in certain places, so was really looking forward to getting this.

Generally it works but I relied on it while exploring further up the coast than we normally go. "41 feet....41 feet... 41 feet.."

We ploughed into sandy mud in water less than four feet, not forty one.

Yes, we had a chart, yes I knew there was a shallow area nearby; that's why I kept checking the depth to ensure we didn't get too near it, without taking a much longer route.

Happily I was able to immediately turn on full lock while raising the engine, tilting the boat over and lifting the engine at the same time, and we managed to claw our way off. Had we been stuck we would have been really stuck, 2 miles offshore, with the boat tipping over as the tide receded - before coming back.

In inaccurate map is worse than useless - and an inaccurate depth finder is dangerous.

I've given it only one star, with an extra one because the screen is great and it's simple to operate. The instability of the software however is a serious concern.

Since that incident it has done the same thing twice more, freezing up. Turning it off and back on fixes it - but be aware it takes around 30 seconds to start up and figure out the depth again.

Overall I'd say it's better than nothing but do NOT rely on it to give continous depth readings.
Worst one I ever owned
 
Review Date: June 8, 2010
Reviewer: P. Persico, SE USA
This is without a doubt the worst fish/depth finder I have ever owned. The depth gage changes so slow, you can go from 100' to 1' and be agroundand it will still be at 100'. If you fish in three feet of water for ten minutes and than move out to four feet, you actually have to shut the unit off and turn it back on for it to change depths. I'm sure I've had it to long to return (two months) but I can't wait to replace it. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE.