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Thread: Terrova ipilot link/Helix 10 Cable Management

  1. 04-08-2016, 04:55 AM #1
    Jerry L
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    Default Terrova ipilot link/Helix 10 Cable Management


    The Terrova ipilot with link was installed yesterday on the Ranger RT 178C. I plan to finish with the final rtv silicone project today where the transducer cable is located in the groove of the shaft on the terrova. The Helix 10 SI is located at the bow.

    Now... Would anyone be able to share detailed pictures and descriptions of how to best handle the excess cabling? I'm particularly interested in where and how others have located the transducer cable at the head unit as it leaves the top of the shaft/groove on the terrova. I know that I need to make allowance for the proverbial multiple revolution of the turning of the motor when it is playing hide and go seek through the gps. Just not sure of the best way to accomadate for additional slack for this random marry-go- round ride and neatly stowing the excess cable on the terrova and the helix so it reduces the risk of the operator getting tangled in cable and going in for a swim.

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  2. 04-11-2016, 06:34 PM #2
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    I don't really have pictures, but I think I can explain well enough that you would get an idea of how mine is. The transducer cable is run through the 'tunnel' of the TM cord. Then I pushed the balance of the DF cable through a hole in the deck. It goes in and back out of that hole and I used a Humminbird hole cover to dress that up. Under the deck, it is wrapped into a coil like the HB directions say, and cable tied to the bow u-bolt.
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  3. 04-11-2016, 10:18 PM #3
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    Thank you!

    Quote Originally Posted by shadboy View Post
    I don't really have pictures, but I think I can explain well enough that you would get an idea of how mine is. The transducer cable is run through the 'tunnel' of the TM cord. Then I pushed the balance of the DF cable through a hole in the deck. It goes in and back out of that hole and I used a Humminbird hole cover to dress that up. Under the deck, it is wrapped into a coil like the HB directions say, and cable tied to the bow u-bolt.
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  4. 04-14-2016, 10:37 AM #4
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    Name: 1.jpg Views: 817 Size: 40.6 KBName: 13.jpg Views: 942 Size: 48.0 KBI just have mine coiled and attached to the TM cord. Ran everything else through PET braided sleeves to clean it up. Turned out good. I have the same TM/fishfinder that you do. When it is deployed the amount that is inside of the TM cord will allow it enough slack for it so spin around a few times
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  5. 04-14-2016, 08:40 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wyo307 View Post
    Name: 1.jpg Views: 817 Size: 40.6 KBName: 13.jpg Views: 942 Size: 48.0 KBI just have mine coiled and attached to the TM cord. Ran everything else through PET braided sleeves to clean it up. Turned out good. I have the same TM/fishfinder that you do. When it is deployed the amount that is inside of the TM cord will allow it enough slack for it so spin around a few times
    Thank you!
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