Garmin Fishfinder 160C

17 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (11)
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Reliability (1)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the usability and build quality. The screen and performance also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Fishfinder 160C is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin Fishfinder 160C

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Garmin Fishfinder 160C from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: GageGuides (amazon.com)

Garmon 160C - A fish finding machine

Excellent clarity, easy to use. Caught 29 kokanee the first time I used it. My last Garmon lasted 15 years - this one looks like it will go the distance as well. Highly recommend for the average fisherman at a reasonable price.

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: A. P. Carr (amazon.com)

Unreliable - freezes frequently

Got one of these a couple of weeks ago. Firstly I've found the fish-finding less than impressive, though this is my first fishfinder, so wasn't sure what to expect and I imagine it's as good as others in that respect. My main gripe with the...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: P. Persico (amazon.com)

Worst one I ever owned

This is without a doubt the worst fish/depth finder I have ever owned. The depth gage changes so slow, you can go from 100' to 1' and be agroundand it will still be at 100'. If you fish in three feet of water for ten minutes and than move out to four...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: Ronda L. Ringler (amazon.com)

GARMIN 360C

I returned the Garmin 160C for the 360C per boyfriend's request. Before I received the GArmin 360C Amazon had received and reimbursed me for the Garmin 160C within 1 business day!! WOW!!! That was FABULOUS!!! Amaon- You rock!!

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: Gerald Keith Zink Jr. (amazon.com)

Perfect fish finder

This fish finder is very nice. I got this for my husband and he loves it. The shipping was fast and well packed. I would highly recomend this fish finder as well as the seller to everyone.

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: devonnte220 (newegg.com)

Greay product, bad price

Great device, works as shallow as a foot of water, clear screen (i can see fish without glasses on) fast refresh when crusing at slow to moderate speeds

wanted it now so (rarely) i shopped around and found it in wallymart for half the price (not a sale, regular price) so went with them. Like i said, its rare i shop away from the egg because they ship it quick & great prices, but not on this product

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: rjimmy (jr.com)

Great Color Fishfinder

Good instructions, solid construction and colorful screen. A good buy for the low price.

Easy To Read","Easy To Set Up","Simple Controls","Strong Construction

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: J. Merrill (amazon.com)

Good value

Good no-frills, middle of the line fishfinder. Good all around value for the price point.

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Lindsay A. Palmer (amazon.com)

Very Nice Product!

Being a female.. and a proud new boat owner.. I was so excited to get this depth finder... it tells you the speed (additional wiring needed).. and the color graphics can be tweeked to your liking! An Absolute easy and must have for boaters/fisherman!

Nov, 2009

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Product Specifications

The Fishfinder 160C is a rugged, affordable color sounder for recreational anglers who fish primarily in freshwater lakes.Fish returns and bottom information are clearly shown on the unit's bright, sunlight-readable color display, making it easier for you to scope out your fishing grounds.Fishfinder 160C's included dual-beam transducer provides excellent shallow-water performance, and the wide viewing angle lets you see fish even off the sides of the boat. The 160C also offers Ultrascroll, which refreshes the screen with lightning speed so you always see the most up-to-date information. You can manually adjust the gain or set to Auto Gain, which adjusts the level of detail you see automatically.