Fishfinder help

[waynep]

I am looking for a fishfinder to put on my pontoon boat. I only fish shallow lakes 20' or less. What would be a good finder for my use?
Thanks Wayne

[huntsfurfish]

Whats your budget?

[waynep]

Sorry I guess that is a important piece of information.
I would spend up to $300 but would prefer to keep it under $200 unless there is a good reason to spend more.

[huntsfurfish]

I bought a Humminbird 718 black and white to run wireless sonar link and it might be OK for you on sale at TFH for 200.00 reg about $220.00. Seems to be a fairly nice unit has dual beam and you can buy an ice ducer for it(I did). For around the $200.00 mark you will be pretty well stuck with the Black and White. Color are going to be at least $300.00 an up. Lowrance X-67 comes in right around the 300.00 mark might be a good choice also. Or a Lowrance Mark 5x dsi for $350.00 but thats getting a little over the budget.