Lowrance fish finder operation: I have purchased a elite 9 Lowrance fish finder with touchscreen operations. My question is do I need to shade the screen from the hot sun? Has anyone...

Blackbart Loc: Baltimore, Maryland

I have purchased a elite 9 Lowrance fish finder with touchscreen operations. My question is do I need to shade the screen from the hot sun? Has anyone experienced any problems with this situation?

Egghead

I have 2 lowrance fish finders in my boat. The hds gen 2 models, I've never had a problem with the heat. But if I put my phone next to them my phone over heats and shuts off??? Maybe a little share wouldn't hurt. Huh,? Good idea.

GLA Loc: WA State

I have the Lowrance TI and haven't had any issues with sun or heat. However, it's attached above the steering console which is under the boat top so it's somewhat protected (at least from the direct sun)

Blackbart Loc: Baltimore, Maryland

Egghead wrote:

I have 2 lowrance fish finders in my boat. The hds gen 2 models, I've never had a problem with the heat. But if I put my phone next to them my phone over heats and shuts off??? Maybe a little share wouldn't hurt. Huh,? Good idea.

Thanks for the feedback! I ordered a shield from Lowrance to fit my fish finder.

Blackbart Loc: Baltimore, Maryland

Egghead wrote:

I have 2 lowrance fish finders in my boat. The hds gen 2 models, I've never had a problem with the heat. But if I put my phone next to them my phone over heats and shuts off??? Maybe a little share wouldn't hurt. Huh,? Good idea.

Thanks for the feedback I think I will order a shield from Lowrance.

Blackbart Loc: Baltimore, Maryland

GLA wrote:

I have the Lowrance TI and haven't had any issues with sun or heat. However, it's attached above the steering console which is under the boat top so it's somewhat protected (at least from the direct sun)

Thanks for the feedback! I think I will order a shield from Lowrance.

Egghead

Gee black Bart, you seem kinda serious about the sun shade sun shade sun shade.lol. I didn't know they made them . I might get one to.???

Egghead

No wonder your name is Black Bart, your kinda trigger happy 😂

Greg Green Loc: Arvada CO

I would imagine fish finders are designed to operate in the heat. My question is, would the displays be easier to read if they were shaded from direct sunlight?

JRK227 Loc: Cedarburg, WI

I built a hood for my fish finder to enable me to easily read it no matter how bright the sun is. I made one out of cardboard first to make sure it worked. I then made one out of 1/4" plywood and painted the interior pieces with flat black and use it on sunny days. Works for me!

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Got 2 on my boat,never had an issue w sun,no shields on mine

bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma

I have 2 lowrance on my small boat, an elite 7 & a 7ti. It gets mighty hot here in Oklahoma but those locators have never given any trouble. I'm the fixture that gets overheated & needs to quit before noon then won't get back on the water til late in the afternoon. The problem seems to get worse the older I get.