Bowmount Humminbird Fish Finder

[Joe Heater]

I am having a problem with my humminbird bowmount. The problem is I can barely see anything on the screen. The best way i can do it is to turn the lights off in the garage, turn the light on to the humminbird and then I could barely read what it was saying.

At first it wasn't getting enough power. Fixed that problem. Humminbird said if you are getting 12v than their is a problem internally. The ownders manual says if you run a diagnostic and it passes than the problem isn't internally. Well I ran the diagnostics a few times, maninly because I can barely see what it is saying. However, it clearly says Passed and it is receiving 12.4volts.

So where does that leave me? Humminbird wants 103 bucks for a service and Im not sure thats worth it to be honest. Any ideas?

[Rich McVey]

Have you tried the brightness settings? Ive made mine so dark you couldnt see anything but black.

Is it color or B/W?

[Joe Heater]

ITs black and white. I can barely make out anything but it doesnt change when I do the brightness. I talked with someone else that told me the diagnostics is only an interal circuit check. They told me I am pretty much stuck getting the screen replaced. It cost 103 bucks to get that fixed. It's a fairly old finder, so I have been searching Ebay, Craiglist and what not for somebody upgrading. So far no luck.

Thanks though.

Joe

[Basstard]

I just got a lowrance and will hopefully replaceing my Humming bird this weekend I will let you know. Its a bit quirky but it shows depth and fish on it.