Author Topic: Lowrance x67c ice machine (Read 35026 times)

brittlab · « **on:** Jan 30, 2006, 04:03 PM »

I ordered one from Cabela's last week and I'm anxious to receive it. I'm unsure if we will have any ice by then

Anyway I would like to hear from anyone who owns one and what you like/dislike about it.Thanks, Mike

winchester 88 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 04:46 PM »

Uh Oh....Here we go again

The brightness of the screen,dual modes, fast time scrolling....
Winchester 88

brittlab · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 04:52 PM »

Sorry, I didn't realize that there was a electronics forum

crowkiller · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 05:12 PM »

i have that one and i love it . very user friendly n long battery life. i paid 279.00 at gander mountain

AugustWest · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 06:10 PM »

Ol'Crawdad just got one the other day.
I fished with him on Sunday, and the machine is pretty cool.
I have an FL-18, but was still very impressed.
Shoot him a PM and he'll give you the lowdown.

brittlab · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 06:12 PM »

That's what I paid at Cabela's. It came with everything including a soft pack case. It seemed like a lot of features for a good price to me. I will shoot him a pm. Thanks

GILL HUNTER · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 06:37 PM »

;DI recently got mine from REED'S,still waiting for some ice to try it out.Iread on one of the sites that you can order a float from a velixar and use it on the x-67.It gets rid of the metal bracket.If you have a x-67 ,go to lowrance site and download the simulatar. SE YOU ON THE ICE ART

crowkiller · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 08:00 PM »

i dont use the metal bracket i feed the wire through the locknut that the metal bracket is supposed to go in n its a perfect fit

winchester 88 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 30, 2006, 08:11 PM »

Hey Britlab...

No need to be sorry as I was just having fun with a topic that usually generates a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of the different flashers and lcrs.
If you want to read more one the subject go to the top of the page,click on tips and go to electronics.
Good fishin...let us know how you like your new toy.

Winchester 88

WhackMaster · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 31, 2006, 08:28 AM »

i got one last week, and so far i like it a lot. i've only had it out once, but it was very nice to have it. we didn't catch squat that day, and wasn't really marking anything, but i guess it can't mark what isn't there. i can't wait to see it in action with some suspended crappies! really looking forward to that, but i guess it's up to me to find em first....

Icemanjim · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 31, 2006, 09:06 PM »

Had one for two years now and I love it. I wouldn't have a clue and don't want one on all the features but I read enough of the manual to set it up for the ice and it works great. I usually fish two holes about 5' apart and it will show both jigs at 20 feet. I don't know how long the battery lasts but I used it for about 6 hours the other day, left it on for several more and then just left it on all night. It was still on at 4:00 am with 10.5 volts left on the battery. I just wish someone would make a good charger for these 12v batteries that has an automatic shutoff. I hate it when they say "hook the charger up but do not overcharge the battery"

How do I know if I'm over charging it when it has no indication if it is even charging? You will probably like the x67.

crowkiller · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 07:50 AM »

on my charger there is a little light on the bottom chargingcharged x67ctakes no more than 8 hours to charge a dead battery

brittlab · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 09:21 AM »

Hey guys thanks for all the input. Too bad it looks like it won't be able to try it out on the ice till next winter

crowkiller · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 09:23 AM »

thats a shame we still have some ice in western NY

brittlab · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 05:51 AM »

I got mine last nite. What is the proper way to rig up the foam float to the transducer. My package didn't come with the swing out arm, but I did get the metal rod that's used for attaching the transducer to the arm.

crowkiller · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 09:46 AM »

you payed all that money n its missing parts i would take it back for a new one with all the parts

brittlab · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 12:53 PM »

The arm isn't missing, it wasn't included on this particular kit. I came with a transducer float instead.

WhackMaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 02:15 PM »

really? was it the kit from cabelas? i know they use their own bag and whatnot. i got mine from reeds, which sells the lowrance kit. everything from lowrance.

crowkiller · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 02:48 PM »

i got mine from gander mountain includes everything , metal piece is useless without the arm

billybono · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 03, 2006, 06:02 PM »

i got rid of the arm all together and bought a float...the arm sucks imho

are you all aware of this program

http://www.lowrance.com/Software/PCSoftware/demos.asp

scroll down and youll see what im talking about. fun little toy

billybono

pikie · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 08, 2006, 10:00 AM »

I'm having trouble with mine. It seams that whenever I fish with someone else who has a vexlar it really messes mine up bad. I went for smelt with Zach last night and tested it out. My finder worked fine when his was off, but as soon as his was on it was all over the place. The x67c couldn't even find bottom. Has anyone else had this problem?

billybono · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 08, 2006, 10:01 AM »

yep...nothing you can do about it but move further away

billybono

pikie · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 08, 2006, 10:23 AM »

Ok, thx billybono. I was getting a little worried because the last time I used it was at the tupper lake get together and it was messing up all day. I couldn't get far enough away to make a difference, but I think that was because we were in deep water, and there must have been 5 or more vex's on at any given time.

WhackMaster · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 08, 2006, 03:51 PM »

hey billy, what is that thing? a demo or ....

busler15 · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 09, 2006, 08:58 PM »

Tested mine on the ice last saturday! Proud to ahve found a 15' dropoff! Seems to work really awesome!

Cant wait to get it on the ice again!

ice dawg · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 11, 2006, 08:36 AM »

Here is something to try if using an x67c and it is version 1.6.0. Ping speed on high, scroll speed on high, noise rejection on high, surface clarity on high, auto sensitivity off, auto depth range on off,and set sensitivity on about 90%. If your unit is using version 1.4.0 send it in for an upgrade to 1.6.0 or above if they have a newer one now. I got these settings from a person that has done a lot of expermenting with the x67c. I don't have this unit but I would like to know how these settings work for you. He also suggests using it in graph mode and not in flasher mode.

billybono · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 11, 2006, 12:07 PM »

Quote from: WhackMaster on Feb 08, 2006, 03:51 PM

hey billy, what is that thing? a demo or ....

just a simulator to get used to what the settings changes do

billybono

perch poacher · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 24, 2006, 09:54 PM »

After using a Vexilar FL 8 for over 7 years, I decided to try new technology with the Lowrance X67c Ice Machine. When I finally received my new "toy", I studied the booklet so I knew how to operate the finder on the ice. I watched the DVD that accompanied the X67c several times, hoping it would show me how to use the unit ice fishing. As a scientist teacher for 35 years, I was very disappointed with what this DVD had to offer me as to how to start out using this ice fishing. I tried the X67c twice and sent it back today and ordered the Vexilar FL 18. While using this ice fishing, the depth would jump from 14.7-16.3 feet and the flasher jumping back and forth to the point where it drove you crazy. It was very hard to detect fish and several times I caught fish that did not show up on the flasher. This would never happen with the ole Vexilar and I am certain not with the new FL 18 that is coming. I researched this product on the web and liked what it was suppose to offer but, after trying it in the field, I was glad that I had the option of returning-two very frustrating fishing trips that I had great expectations for. Keith the Perch Poacher

crowkiller · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 25, 2006, 08:34 AM »

i use the sonar mode split zoom mine works just fine you should of played around with it a little more

billybono · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 25, 2006, 02:37 PM »

how did ya have it set up? auto depth range or manual? also where was the sensitivity set? if oits too high, weeds and fish could actually change the bottom reading.....i wont be going back to vex thats for sure

billybono

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