Humminbird PiranhaMAX 170 Review
Clear to see in the toughest conditions, even in direct sunlight, the PiranhaMAX 170 is consistently the #1 choice for anglers. This fishfinder features a dual beam sonar, 240 Vertical pixels and 8 level Greyscale display making sure you always have a great view of the action.
Even though this fishfinder is full of features, its simple use is what makes it really shine. The PiranhaMAX automatically determines depth and makes adjustments to keep the bottom and fish visible on the display. Any weather, water conditions or bottom structures can be handled by this unit, its dual beam sonar system with a wide (60 degree) area of coverage means you will see the greatest bottom definition using a narrow (20 degree) beam yet can still indicate fish found in the wide (60 degree) beam when the Fish ID+ feature is turned on.
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The Hummingbird PiranhaMAX 170 gives very good and accurate bottom and structure readings with decent detail for an inexpensive and portable system. Even better, the display is crystal clear in the brightest of daylight conditions.
Here are some of the best features of the Humminbird PiranhaMAX 170:
- Fishfinder with four-inch, eight-level grayscale display with 240 x 160 pixel resolution
- Dual-beam sonar with 200/83 kHz (20 degree/60 degree) beams and 1600 watts PTP power output
- Fish ID+ interprets sonar returns and displays Fish Symbol when requirements are met
- Programmable fish and depth alarms (fish alarm works together with Fish ID+)
- Transom-mount transducer included; one-year warranty
Both installation and use of this system is notoriously simple. Considered one of the top fishfinders for its value, this unit is the mainstay for many anglers who often have come back to this model after trying more expensive brands.
Here’s what one of the owners had to say about the Humminbird PiranhaMAX 170:
I noticed the following: at low speed (barely more than idle) no problems. At mid speed it would work fine unless the water was very choppy (1’+ waves) or the water was more than 80′ deep. At open throttle, the unit was fine unless choppy water (6″+ waves) or the water was more than 40′ deep. Overall, this was better than expected. (bpharri)