Lowrance 83/200 combo. Would this unit be 1 transducer that could be mounted on trolling motor? If so anyone have any thoughts good or bad on unit? Thanks
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Lowrance 83/200 combo. Would this unit be 1 transducer that could be mounted on trolling motor? If so anyone have any thoughts good or bad on unit? Thanks
HDS units require 1 xducer for the 2d ...and a second xducer for SideScan/DownScan ...
Transducer Shield and Saver makes tandem brackets for the TM...
Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish, Catch More Fish! - TS-LSS2-3D to fit LSS2 structure scan transducer
The Lowrance guys will be along shortly for suggestions ...
Rickie
Yes the 83/200 is a good td for your tm. With a Touch you can use the td from an Elite 7 DSI and have both down scan and 2d in one transducer. This is the route a lot of Touch users have taken.
That is what I have after I swapped out my E7 for the HDS 7 touch. Are you saying I need the LSS for side scan and will still need the E7 transducer for 2D and down scan? I thought the LSS2 would handle all 3 functions.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
The only way to have side scan is with a LSS 1 or 2 transducer. On the touch the structure scan is built in. Non Touch units will need the box and td. The LSS 1 or 2 will only do down or side scan, no 2d.
The LSS-2 will handle DI/SI. You will need the the Skimmer or the E7 TD for 2D.
This is my set-up like Justin was talking about:
HDS 5m Gen2 (non touch) at console for GPS only.
HDS 7 Gen2 (non touch) at console for 2D, DI, SI. These units are NMEA & ENET together( map sharing & Point 1 sharing) and use the Skimmer & LSS2 transducers at the transom.
HDS Gen2 7 Touch at the TM using the Elite 7 TD for 2D/ DI.
This set-up has worked well for me.
Hope this helps.
I have a 9 Touch on the bow and a 9 Touch on the console. My Fortrex has the US2 option of a 2D transducer built in.
On the bow unit, I have the Spotlight transducer so I only have DI, 2D and Spotligh. (no SI). For the console I have the 2D skimmer and the LSS mounted on the transom.
If I were doing it again, I'd replace the spotlight transducer with another LSS2 on the trolling motor BUT, due to the size of the LSS2 I would lose the built in US2 2D transducer. I believe there is a trolling motor mount available that would allow me to mount both the LSS2 and a skimmer, giving me SI, DI and 2D on both the bow and console.
I am not a fan of the spotlight.
Check this out:::::::::Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish, Catch More Fish! - ShieldsQuote:
Originally Posted by Okie Bob
Looking at getting a 9 touch for bow and using an ulterra Tm I have HDS 10 gen 1 with structure scan at console now. Would it be best for my situation since I only need 2d and di on bow? Was gonna link SI from stern to bow just to use it if I needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Okie Bob
Sorry for the slow reply. I'm usually only on here early mornings but, glad to help.
You'll love the 9Touch on the bow. I'm guessing you plan to just get the HDI transducer to mount on your tm?
On your HDS gen 1 you are using the LSS1 with the separate box that the transducer plugs into and then an Ethernet cable from that box to your HDS 10?
IF that is correct, I'm not certain you can also run the LSS1 to the new bow 9 Touch since you need a direct connection from the LSS1 transducer. The old box
is no longer needed. You might be able to hook it up via Ethernet but I don't know if that will work. Call David at Shut-up-and-fish, he'll know.
PS: wait and get the new Gen 3 Touch....I like it a lot better than my Gen 2's.