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    Praying fish finderproblems

    So I bought my husband a bass boat for father's day. It had a Lowrance fish finder on it. We call Lowrance and warranty ran out last year, so we looking for someone to help us fix it. You can turn it on and it work but after about ten minutes the buttons stop working. One of the reasons I bought the boat was because he like the fish finder on it. Very disappointed in the way things have worked out so far. Some please Help!

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    Hate to say it but very few people if any can fix it. Lowrance is bad about pushing new models on people for ultimate financial income sadly instead of serving their costumer base and making a legacy with them. But unfortunately they monopolize the market considering there are only 3-4 big names in the fishing industry serving fish finder needs. Point is, either take the deal they give you to buy a new unit or buy a new humminbird, garmin or ray marine.

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    Lowrance's customer service is the absolute worst in the entire fishing industry. Sorry for your bad luck

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    I know you said out of warranty but if Lowrance will repaired it that is your best bet.
    If they won't repair they should give you good deal on new unit.
    You can also look at replacing with other brands.

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    Could you post a picture of the boat and the fishfinder, please?

    It might help if we could see the model number.

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    You can go to the new Cabela's store and ask for the contact information for the Lowrance rep/guru for Georgia. The rep may be able to help.

    Make sure the battery connections and wiring is in good condition.

    Find someone else in the area who has a similar Lowrance unit. Take the head unit (screen with the buttons) and try it on another persons boat. If the unit still will not work properly, you will know it is bad. If it does work properly, then the issue may be in the wiring, battery, or boat installation.

    If you just purchased the boat, go back to the previous owner and see if they will help pay some of the costs to get another unit.

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    I smell a troll

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    Quote Originally Posted by boogerbuttbaits View Post
    I smell a troll
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    Quote Originally Posted by boogerbuttbaits View Post
    I smell a troll
    If not, welcome to boat ownership. BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand.

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    Probably battery connection or battery itself.

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    Another idea for you is look up Brig Hennessey Lowrance on Facebook. Been dealing with him for years. Straight up guy he may can fix you're issue or sell you a mint condition used one for a good price

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    Quote Originally Posted by Z20basser View Post
    If not, welcome to boat ownership. BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand.
    Ive learned this very quickly... Good luck!
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    Brig doesn't fix,he just buys and sells,but he's got a great inventory,and great prices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boogerbuttbaits View Post
    I smell a troll
    Yep, something in the air...

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    My wife bought me new socks for Father day....sigh
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    Not only a boat but she paid cash for it.

    Never had a lowrance or Humminbird go much passed the warranty.

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    Oh and welcome aboard!!!

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    Troll? IDK...if ya gonna troll I would think it would b something more inflammatory.

    whats the model number

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    Troll... How did "she" know about BBC? Would your wife join a fishing forum and ask questions about your electronics for you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by StratDude View Post
    Troll... How did "she" know about BBC? Would your wife join a fishing forum and ask questions about your electronics for you?
    Mine would, especially if she found I bought a Lowrance....again.

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