Dude.....
That is the smartest and simplest idea. 
Any one out there want to let me borrow their head unit?
Bueller....

J. Ice

What's happening?!
So... Ive got a used lowrance elite 4 fish finder I've used last season.  It came with my yak (used). I'm going into my second season this year.  I've had good times and bad times with the fish finder.  More good than bad but not by much.  Maybe you all can help me witha few questions.  Before I pony up and get a new one.

1) is it worth sending to lowrance and having them give it the once over and maybe refurbishing it.

2) I'm assuming it's the head and not the transducer. Not much to go wrong with it (transducer) right? I'd hate to dismount the transducer if not necessary.

3) has anyone had luck going this route?

4) what kind of turnaround you think I could expect form their support / repair dept?

5) if you were to replace and or upgrade what's a good option with similar features?

I've tested my unit off the water but cant mimic the problems and when I'm on the water it's to frustrating to work with it there.  This is I consider a crucial piece of equipment and am tired of f'en around but am also to cheap to just drop cash without knowing what's up.
I probably wont get a used one just cause now I'd want to know full history of the replacement.

Thoughts?
Thanks
J. Ice

What's the furthest south you'd all soak traps with the intent on bringing home enough for a meal and not just by catch?
J. Ice

Looks like I'm gonna be in Berkley and emeryvill on Monday morning it might work out.  Thanks for the responses guys.

J. Ice

I should be able to confirm by tomorrow evening.
Let me know your availability or if I can do a porch pick up.

I'm down for the cause ! I can put in for gas or maybe help with a convoy. Maybe store a dozen in the SC Mtns.
J. Ice

Headed out to Oahu for a few days this week for work. Any shops that i should hit? Thinking about picking up a hand line for kicks if i can find one any thoughts?.

Thanks
J. Ice

Ugly Stick Tiger Lite & Abu Garcia 5000B - $45
I'll take it. Sent you a pm.
J Ice

Thanks for all the replys.  I got out this morning did restore to factory settings, went thru all the prompts and checked thesettings.
Looks like things are working really good definition st 35'+ but no fish.... that was me.  I like the idea about the color contrasts and bottom lock I will play with that as well.  I think I might have been trying and changing things too much to quickly and might have scrambled the computer.  Thus needing the default restore to clean it all up.
 I do really appreciate all the help and suggestions.  frustrations some time need to be vented and other ideas heard.
Thanks again.
J. Ice