Hummingbird 525

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

I just bought one for the front of my boat...Anyone have one or know of anyone who has one? Just trying to gather some opinions as to what you think of it before I install it...Thanks

[Les Young]

I have one & use it for depth mainly.It's alright. If you spend some time with it & really learn it you'll be fine. No it's not the best Humminbird makes , but it's a decent unit in it's own right.

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

All I want to use mine for is depth and temp...Wanted a decent yet inexpensive unit...Have u had any problems with yours? Appreciate your help!

[Jordan Bozarth]

mine wont keep up on plane

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

I'm gonna mount my transducer to my trolling motor so I won't have that problem(sorry you do)...I have a lowrance for the steering column for back of boat and wanted this for the front...Had some Bass Pro gift cards($180.00) from Christmas and was hoping to find a decent one for the $ I had...Hope this one will serve its purpose, but if I find people on here have had too many bad experiences with it I will take it back(havent installed yet)...If any of you have any other suggestions for the $ that I have let me know(must be from bass pro-gift cards)...Thanks

[turkey]

I have one and it is used on trolling motor...it is a basic simple unit that seems to work very well and I have not found one in the affordable price range like that one that is any better. Buy you a cover for it on cabelas marked down.

[Les Young]

Had 1 problemwith keeping a lock on bottom. This unit came on a boat I bought from a buddy of mine. I talked with Humminbird Greg on Bass Boat Central & he told me what to do & it has worked perfectly ever since.I'm going to buy a 581i to go in console for the gps & I will be moving the 525 to the trolling motor too. You can do some tweaking to the adjustments on the 525 & it's sure enough a pretty good cheap unit.

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

I really appreciate everyones input on this model...I was skeptical because I read a few bad reviews on it, but now I actually have some first hand info and that makes me feel much better...As of now I think I'm gonna keep it and order a dash mount kit so that I can mount it flush in the front of boat. I found them on hummingbird's website and they run about $34...Turkey- what kind of cover were you suggesting? Thanks JD

[turkey]

cabelas has neoprene face covers on sale from 5-10 dollars buy one...the sun and morning dew are hard on a unit if you do not take care of them!

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

Appreciate it, I'll look into them...JD