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Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - big_griggs - 01-28-2021
I just bought a new Stryker 4 and was wondering if anyone has ever used Drill battery to power them for small boats. I have an 18v battery with the adapter I was wondering if it would harm the Fishfinder? it says 10v - 20v 3a on the specs for the Stryker. Ill probably end up just buying a new battery for it but just wondering opinions.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - Bduck - 01-28-2021
I would suggest calling manufacturer with that question to see it will work and will it void warranty if used. Just my thoughts
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - big_griggs - 01-28-2021
Just got off of chat with support at Garmin and they said it would be fine. JUST FYI
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - BURLEY - 01-28-2021
Did you read the post early in the summer how a member used a 30 cal. plastic ammo box to house his striker 4 w/transducer,and battery? Pretty compact unit. I made me one for my Striker4. Did you get the standard transducer or the ice fishing transducer?
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - big_griggs - 01-28-2021
(01-28-2021, 08:27 PM)BURLEY Wrote: Did you read the post early in the summer how a member used a 30 cal. plastic ammo box to house his striker 4 w/transducer,and battery? Pretty compact unit. I made me one for my Striker4. Did you get the standard transducer or the ice fishing transducer?The one I bought came with the standard but it supposes to be able for both.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - BURLEY - 01-28-2021
(01-28-2021, 08:34 PM)big_griggs Wrote:Yes and No. Last year I got my s4 as an ice fishing bundle with battery and insulated bag that fits inside a 5 gal bucket. It came with the standard transducer and I struggled with positioning the transducer to see both lures because it's signal is in a fan shape instead of a true cone shape signal. I attached it to PVC for positioning. I now have the ICE transducer and it is much easier to see both lures without any positioning. I had hoped that you had the ICE and you might need my standard xducer.(01-28-2021, 08:27 PM)BURLEY Wrote: Did you read the post early in the summer how a member used a 30 cal. plastic ammo box to house his striker 4 w/transducer,and battery? Pretty compact unit. I made me one for my Striker4. Did you get the standard transducer or the ice fishing transducer?The one I bought came with the standard but it supposes to be able for both.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - obifishkenobi - 01-29-2021
(01-28-2021, 08:49 PM)BURLEY Wrote:Burley you might be able to help me out, I have always just used the standard transducer, not wanting to spend the money for the ice one, but my traducer now has a short in the cord that I'm fighting with and I am going to buy the ice transducer, the only issue is they are on back order everywhere and I am fishing in the Tite Lines Tournament at Echo on the 6th. If you want to sell or trade your boat transducer I'll take it for the right price. I have all kinds of gear and tackle or cash if that is what takes, let me know what you want for it.(01-28-2021, 08:34 PM)big_griggs Wrote:Yes and No. Last year I got my s4 as an ice fishing bundle with battery and insulated bag that fits inside a 5 gal bucket. It came with the standard transducer and I struggled with positioning the transducer to see both lures because it's signal is in a fan shape instead of a true cone shape signal. I attached it to PVC for positioning. I now have the ICE transducer and it is much easier to see both lures without any positioning. I had hoped that you had the ICE and you might need my standard xducer.(01-28-2021, 08:27 PM)BURLEY Wrote: Did you read the post early in the summer how a member used a 30 cal. plastic ammo box to house his striker 4 w/transducer,and battery? Pretty compact unit. I made me one for my Striker4. Did you get the standard transducer or the ice fishing transducer?The one I bought came with the standard but it supposes to be able for both.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - BURLEY - 01-29-2021
(01-29-2021, 05:12 PM)obifishkenobi Wrote:You are welcome to borrow it until your new one arrives. Text me for address. 435-553-5869(01-28-2021, 08:49 PM)BURLEY Wrote:Burley you might be able to help me out, I have always just used the standard transducer, not wanting to spend the money for the ice one, but my traducer now has a short in the cord that I'm fighting with and I am going to buy the ice transducer, the only issue is they are on back order everywhere and I am fishing in the Tite Lines Tournament at Echo on the 6th. If you want to sell or trade your boat transducer I'll take it for the right price. I have all kinds of gear and tackle or cash if that is what takes, let me know what you want for it.(01-28-2021, 08:34 PM)big_griggs Wrote:Yes and No. Last year I got my s4 as an ice fishing bundle with battery and insulated bag that fits inside a 5 gal bucket. It came with the standard transducer and I struggled with positioning the transducer to see both lures because it's signal is in a fan shape instead of a true cone shape signal. I attached it to PVC for positioning. I now have the ICE transducer and it is much easier to see both lures without any positioning. I had hoped that you had the ICE and you might need my standard xducer.(01-28-2021, 08:27 PM)BURLEY Wrote: Did you read the post early in the summer how a member used a 30 cal. plastic ammo box to house his striker 4 w/transducer,and battery? Pretty compact unit. I made me one for my Striker4. Did you get the standard transducer or the ice fishing transducer?The one I bought came with the standard but it supposes to be able for both.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - RockyRaab2 - 01-30-2021
Griggs, I can't tell from the online description - does the Stryker 4 have a slot for a map chip? If it does, I have a Lake-Vu chip you can have.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - BRL1 - 01-30-2021
(01-30-2021, 01:14 PM)RockyRaab2 Wrote: Griggs, I can't tell from the online description - does the Stryker 4 have a slot for a map chip? If it does, I have a Lake-Vu chip you can have.
No the stryker 4 doesn't have a chip slot. That is the only regret I have so far on using it.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - RockyRaab2 - 01-30-2021
Too bad. I will still offer that Lake-Vu chip to anyone with a Garmin GPS. Fish finder, handlheld, whatever, as long as it will take a chip it'll work. I bought one for my handheld Garmin Oregon to use on my kayak, and somehow ended up with two chips. One went with the handheld when I sold it and I still have the other chip. I have no other Garmin devices, so it's of no use to me.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - big_griggs - 02-01-2021
(01-30-2021, 01:14 PM)RockyRaab2 Wrote: Griggs, I can't tell from the online description - does the Stryker 4 have a slot for a map chip? If it does, I have a Lake-Vu chip you can have.I have not looked that close yet been way to busy at work but I will check tonight
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - PAC12_AfterDark - 02-01-2021
What battery are you all running? I feel like my striker kills batteries really quickly.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - obifishkenobi - 02-01-2021
(02-01-2021, 04:09 PM)PAC12_AfterDark Wrote: What battery are you all running? I feel like my striker kills batteries really quickly.I use one similar to the one in the link I can go several trips between charges. https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Battery-ML9-12-Rechargeable/dp/B00K8V2Y8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=12v+battery&qid=1612222488&sprefix=12v+&sr=8-4
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - PAC12_AfterDark - 02-02-2021
Thank you - great price too. I have a simar one, not sure what my amp hours were, or if it was damaged.. the dang thing would die in about 3 hours.
I was looking at some of the lithium ion ones... pricey. Liked the size and Ah rating though.
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - SkunkedAgain - 02-02-2021
Best part of the Lithium batteries is the weight... You'll love how light they are compared to lead batteries... Later Jeff
RE: Striker 4 Garmin Fish finder Questions - PAC12_AfterDark - 02-02-2021
I did end up going lithium, my wife sure loves me... buys me valentine's gifts she doesn't even know about.