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I am now saving for a SI imaging unit for the console..Probably a HB 898 unless FUDD's Lowrance looks better...
I would also like to put a DI unit at the trolling motor...Does Lowrance or HB offer a DI unit without having to buy a SI unit? I think a SI unit at the trolling motor would be useless..
HB's SI comes with the unit, built into the transducer.
Lowrace, you have to buy the $600.00 kit. My understanding is you could hook your trolling motor unit to the Lowrance SI kit, but you'd be seeing what's behind the boat. To me that would be rather useless because the GPS would be off by a ton if you tried to mark waypoints.
With the HB haveing SI transducers on both would allow you to use the interlink to share the waypoints and routes between units.
Don, I don't think DI comes without SI at this time. But why would SI be useless on the TM? You could make a pass by each dock and check for dots under it and decide to move on or fish. And when fishing more open water, you can spin the motor and scan. Spot a school of fish and focus on them.
Dayton
Good point Dayton...I have read so many posts that said you need to running 3-5mph & in a straight line to get a good reading...I am new to the SI-DI scene and have a lot of questions...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger690
I don't think my trolling motor will pull my boat 3-5mph...However, I am replacing a 12v with a 24v motor...
90% of my DF use is from the front so it would be nice to have the good unit up front..
I just can't see having to cough up extra money for a 2nd SI unit when the DI would be good up front after getting close with the console unit..
Just trying to put all this stuff together..
Don, I just put a transducer up front for my 997. It works. As long as you are moving it works. 0.5 mph will work. As will sitting still and spinning the trolling motor. Not perfect on spinning the motor. My MK PD turns faster than I would like. But it works. And when keeping the motor straight and motoring along, works as well as any transom mount with gas motor.
I mounted a 15" flag pole up front with a RAM ball on top to raise the unit for better viewing. Feel free to hook up with me for a demo before you spend money.
Dayton
Thanks Dayton, I do plan to come your way when this weather breaks..Would like to see your stuff..
I agree with Dayton. Mount that sucker up high. It is so much easier to watch and fish at the same time with it mounted eye high.:)
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Tom, that is 1 nice set up..Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
You will have to have a SI unit to get the NEW DownImaging Sonar coming out this month.
Cane, would you post a close up of your pivoting Tbar knuckles? I'd like to copy or imitate them on the front of mine. I got a couple guys at work that are good on the mill and lathe.
Thanks,
Dayton
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Have to watch it when sliding the lock. It will pinch the crap out of you hand.:o
The deck ( where I mounted the base) flexes too much. I am gonna get JeffW to look at it this spring/summer and figure something out. I am not good with metal.
I like being able to fold it down so to bring in the TM without removing the T rod. I got some mechanical drawings on it somewhere. I will try to look the drawings up.
Thank You. I sure like that.
Dayton
Hey Cane Pole, What is that starter rope on your trolling motor for??:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
You have to manually start it before trolling?:D:D
Hadn't thought of having a remote lever to deploy the trolling motor.
Mr Canepole - After drooling over your boat setup my math side started to kick in. Assumptions of course had to be made. 100 fishing trips a year. Average of 15 fish per trip. Would have figured more trips per year but I figured boat modifications keep you rather busy.
New math or old math I came up with a figure of 217.36 per fish. My question to you is" How in the ell did you manage to make it so economical ? ":D
CP, now I'm even more confused. :eek: In this pic I see one big ff (or at least a cover). but in the first pic on this board, I see two, a large one and a larger one. Can you explain the set up please. Thanks.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Canepole also runs a computer that he built. I think there's a thread that explains what he did. I believe he uses the PC for his gps mapping.