Now that you have invested your hard-earned money and purchased your new Hummingbird Fishfinder, you will want to protect it. There are protective cases and covers for several models which protect your unit from the sun, water, dirt, and the damage made possible from the high-risk environment of your boat or in transporting and storing your new unit.

Humminbird produces ten different lines of fishfinders, each having several models within a line. There are covers available for the following lines: the 100, 300, 500, 700, 900, and 1100 series. They are also available in the Piranha, PirhanaMax, Matrix, and Wide series of fishfinders. These are made from sturdy, durable hard plastic which provides maximum protection from the elements and any possible damage that may occur in the close confines of your fishing boat.

Some lines of Hummingbird Fishfinders have stretch neoprene covers available. What is that, you ask? Stretch neoprene is a synthetic rubber perhaps most well known for being used to make wetsuits, but has hundreds of other applications. These covers stretch over the fishfinders, providing a snug fit and thus protecting the unit from the elements.

There are protective cases that are designed to cover the mounting assembly of the unit as well. When the unit is removed from the base for storage or transport, the remaining electrical connections are left exposed. This simple device shelters these connections from the elements, keeping them dry and clean.

Lastly, there are soft-sided carrying cases available when transporting and storing your fishfinder. These are padded for protection, and have convenient straps for easy transport. There are also cases for portable units, which also provide good protection against damage from transport, but are also designed to hold the unit's battery pack and charger for truly mobile convenience. There is also a carrying case for the Ice Flasher Series, a line of fishfinders for avid ice fisherman.

As you can see, there are several choices of covers and cases for your Hummingbird fishfinder. As with any investment, you want to protect it. While durable, any electronic device is susceptible to the elements and damage. Plus, you want to keep your equipment clean and looking good!