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Humminbird PiranhaMax 215 Fish Finder

Brand: Humminbird

Buy New: $131.29

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 17080

Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Native Resolution: 160 x 132
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.1 x 5.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 4068601
Model: 4068601
UPC: 082324031496
EAN: 0082324031496
ASIN: B000MPPXUU

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Goes anywhere, and offers incredible ease of use with true, grayscale images and convenient features
•	Dual-beam, with 20-, and 60-degree beam angles and operating frequencies of 200 kHz and 83 kHz
•	Reliable down to a depth of 600 feet, and provides a target separation of only 2.5 inches
•	3.875-inch FSTN LCD display with 160 x 132 lines of resolution in 4-level grayscale
•	Comes with XHS 9 20 T suction-cup mount transducer, and a 1-year limited warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The PiranhaMAX 215 features a 4 level grayscale 160V x 132H 4" display and Dual Beam sonar with 800 Watts PTP power output.

Amazon.com Product Description
The Humminbird PiranhaMax 215 Portable Fish Finder is a for recreational anglers ready for a step up from factory-installed fish finders. The PiranhaMax 215 offers incredible ease of use with true, grayscale images and a host of convenient features, making it the perfect companion for your fishing outings.

The Humminbird PiranhaMax 215 uses dual-beam, 20-degree and 60-degree sonar that operates on the 200 kHz and 83 kHz frequencies. Able to cover a wider area for fish, and provide more precise bottom detail, this fish finder is reliable down to a depth of 600 feet, and provides you with a target separation of only 2.5 inches. This unit utilizes a high-speed, microdynamic transducer that provides optimum performance even at top speeds, and includes water temperature via the transducer.

The PiranhaMax 215 has a high-definition, 3.875-inch FSTN LCD display with 160 x 132 lines of resolution in 4-level grayscale that delivers a clearly better image of the bottom, fish and structure. The 215 features an Easy One-Touch control that accesses its full set of advanced functions such as Selective FishID+ with target depth, the three-level backlight for night fishing, and the ability to see fish below as solid symbols and around the boat as hollow symbols. This unit also features user-controlled zoom, sensitivity, depth range, bottom view, chart speed controls and alarms for fish and depth. All the information you want can be viewed at a glance on the 215's big, easy-to-read digital readouts, which can be enhanced via such features as the high-contrast bottom black viewing option.

Made to go anywhere, the PiranhaMax 215 Portable includes a feature memory that retains your settings between uses, a rugged carrying case, and a no-skid bottom that combines with its ultra-compact size to allow it to mount virtually anywhere. The 215 comes with a XHS 9 20 T Suction Cup transducer that mounts on most aluminum, wood and fiberglass hulls with smooth surface, and a built-in transducer cable wrap with a cover. The Humminbird PiranhaMax 215 measures 4.375 x 6.125 x 3.25 inches (W x H x D), is built tough with fully gasketed and waterproof construction, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
PrianhaMax 215 portable fish finder with carrying case, Humminbird XHS 9 20 T transducer, 20-foot transducer cable with wrap and cover, suction-cup transducer mount, user's manual and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars

not overly impressed. but OK December 27, 2008
Patrick J. Gorman (Rhode Island)
This unit worked ok. I was not overly impressed with the performance of the soundings. The suction was not the best I was able to locate fish and I did get fish were I did not expect too and I used the fish finder to locate those fish. I would give the fish finder a solid OK not bad.

4 out of 5 stars

GOOD BUDGET FINDER, BUT NEEDS EXTRAS September 23, 2008
M. Mowbray
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is a very good portable fish finder for the price. Logical pre-sets and user friendly set-up and use make it my best choice. I bought a SONY charger and 8 NiMH AA batteries to go with it.
[ASIN:B000OOQ7MW Sony BCG-34HVE4 Quick Battery Charger with Car Kit].
I can use the AA batteries in other devices when I'm not fishing so I didn't mind the cost. I also bought a padded carrying bag for $15 at a local shop and that keeps everything safe and in one place.

5 out of 5 stars

Great purchase August 5, 2008
Fishing dad (Round Rock, TX)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought this depthfinder for a recent flyout fishing trip to Canada and was extremely happy with the unit's performance. The setup and operation is very straightforward and it worked well the entire trip (4 10+ hour days) and ended with plenty of battery life to spare (uses 8 AA batteries). It provided accurate bottom readings, showed weed beds, and our fishing success defintely increased when fish were visible on the screen. My only suggestion for travelers would be to buy some sort of small carrying case to put the unit in for protection if checking your bags. A great product that I would defintely purchase again.

5 out of 5 stars

Works great! July 10, 2008
Jim Larsen
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I needed a depth sounder for a small sailboat but I didn't have an electrical system on board. This fish finder fit the bill perfectly. I have had it out 3 or 4 times and I have had it on for 10 to 12 hours. I am still using my first set of batteries. This kit uses standard components and can be converted later for a permanent installation if I ever upgrade my electrical system. The battery compartment is water tight and held closed with screws. When the batteries wear out I will probably wait until I reach shore to change them in the small boat.

Worthwhile Reading

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By Sharon Albright

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Size of the GPS Unit

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