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Fish finders, trolling motors and robot mowers, compared spec by spec
Side-by-side comparisons, research-based reviews and buying guides for fish finders, trolling motors and robot lawn mowers.
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Fish FindersEditorial score:9.1/10
Garmin · ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv (010-02688-01)
Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv with GT56UHD-TM Transducer
A 9-inch touchscreen chartplotter and fish finder with 1024 x 600 resolution, ClearVü and SideVü sonar, the GT56UHD-TM transducer and Navionics+ U.S. Inland charts.
Fish FindersEditorial score:9.0/10
Garmin · 010-02554-00
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 9sv
A 9-inch fish finder with CHIRP traditional, ClearVü down imaging and SideVü side imaging, GPS, Quickdraw mapping and Wi-Fi.
Fish FindersEditorial score:8.9/10
Garmin · ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv (010-02684-01)
Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv with GT54UHD-TM Transducer
A 7-inch chartplotter and fish finder with CHIRP, ClearVü and SideVü sonar, Garmin Navionics+ U.S. Inland charts and Garmin Force trolling motor control.
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eufy E18 Robot Lawn Mower vs Segway Navimow i110N
Two wire-free robot mowers for lawns around a quarter acre. The eufy steers by cameras alone; the Navimow combines RTK satellite positioning with a camera.
Updated October 28, 2026
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Humminbird HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N vs Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7cv
Two 7-inch fish finders with CHIRP, down imaging and GPS. The Humminbird has a sharper screen, MEGA Down Imaging and a preloaded basemap; the Garmin reaches deeper and has Wi-Fi.
Updated October 28, 2026
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Newport L-Series 62 lb Long Shaft (40" Shaft) vs Newport NV-Series 62 lb (36" Shaft)
Both are 62 lb, 12 V Newport transom motors rated for fresh and saltwater, at 23 lb. The difference is the shaft: 40 in on the L-Series, 36 in on the NV-Series.
Updated October 28, 2026
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Black Friday & Deal-Days Watchlist: Fish Finders, Trolling Motors and Robot Mowers (2026)
Black Friday is November 27, 2026. The models worth checking, and how to make sure a sale listing is the exact model you want.
Updated October 28, 2026
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Best Trolling Motors for Jon Boats (2026)
Five trolling motors that suit a jon boat, from light freshwater transom motors to saltwater-rated Newports and a GPS bow-mount upgrade.
Updated October 26, 2026
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Best Kayak Trolling Motors (2026)
Five 12 V transom motors that suit kayaks, from Newport's kayak-specific 24-inch models to 30-inch motors for taller mounts.
Updated October 24, 2026
How-to guide
How to Choose the Right Trolling Motor Size for Your Boat
Work out thrust from your loaded boat weight, pick the voltage that thrust needs, and measure for shaft length, using the makers' own rules.
Updated October 28, 2026
How-to guide
Ice Fishing Flasher vs Fish Finder: Which Should You Buy?
A flasher shows what is under the hole right now; an LCD fish finder adds history, GPS and summer use. How to choose, with figures from the makers.
Updated October 26, 2026
How-to guide
How to Set Up a Robot Lawn Mower Before Mowing Season
Where the charging station goes, how the mower learns your lawn, and what to check when last year's mower comes out of storage, from the makers' own instructions.
Updated October 15, 2026