Terrova SI Issue Bums Me Out!

I just switched out from an old Minn Kota Edge to a Terrova I pilot with us2. I have one 798 with SI and DI. I set up a base at the bow with a SI transducer on the TM and then set a base at console with a separate SI transducer mounted to transom. Now with the Terrova since it is SOOO MUCCHH harder to mount the SI transuducer what do you recommend.

1. Forget about SI and DI at bow and just go with the US2 transducer that comes with Terrova.
2. Forget about the US2 and tear the motor apart and epoxy the SI transducer wire up the groove in the shaft.
3. Or is there some way to use US2 for conventional and then run some patch wire back to rear and pick up SI and DI from the rear. (even if this possible it seems pretty dumb since whatever I see will be 20 feet and several seconds past me and will coordinate with the conventional sonar.

No offense but when Humminbird/MinnKota’s whole business plan is to integrate these technologies why do they make it so hard to get SI/Di at the TM. Why just a conventional US2 transducer in the terrova and not a SI capable one. Or some sort of fabrication that allows for easier mounting of an external transducer. I need your help please. Thanks..

Most folks silicone the si cable in the grove on the shaft.......there are some utube videos that show exactly how to do it

Its a pretty simple procedure to install the transducer, like G said go to utube

There is only one screw holding the head unit to the shaft on the TM....it's really fairly simple to mount transducer and bring the wire up

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Originally Posted by "G"

Most folks silicone the si cable in the grove on the shaft.......there are some utube videos that show exactly how to do it

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Scenario 3 in your OP is possible with the AS SIDB Y cable or the HB TS3 switch ...

But like you said...your SI/DI is going to be 20ft behind you when you're at the TM...

Rickie

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showt...ansducer-mount

Check out the pole mount option from Fishing Specialties... I took some pictures of it and it's under..."Pictures of My lss-2 pole mount from fishing specialties"... It really isn't any trouble to use. There is a guy on here that makes a more secure and deployable transducer bracket. Podunk ideas above actually.....

Another good thing about the pole is that you don't have to worry about the side images blurring out, whichever style you choose. I really think one of the transducer pole mounts is the best option.

I have Rickies transducer mount. I like the fact that it raises and lowers with a rope. I am too old to bend over or reach out on this boat here.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps3f0d1768.jpg

They make special transducers for the trolling motor.

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Originally Posted by Redge

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X5. I just ran mine through the shaft today. Silicone drying. Go to YouTube, search for Doug Vahrenberg trolling motor transducer mount. Phish video will walk you through the entire process.

Update. I finished up this morning with the install. A word of caution, in addition to the RTV silicone in the groove, I used electrical tape and taped the transducer cable to the shaft. I would not recommend doing this, when you reinsert the shaft through the mount, it won't go, too tight. After I got everything back together, I used a pull tie to secure the cable to the shaft, top and bottom, then wrapped some electrical tape around the shaft to keep from pinching the cable. Just as a precaution. Now we'll see how it all works!!!

I would recommend the pole option if you just had to have SI up front. This is not what it is intended for. They meant for you to scout with SI and mark your spots then use 2d and Gps to go back to fish them. SI works best at speeds faster than most trolling motors move. When you turn your motor it's going to throw everything off in SI mode. I am considering a pole mount for DI purposes when fishing offshore structure, but I am happy with SI at the console. I would put the SI at the console and Ethernet to a unit up front to share waypoints. Idle through an area, mark your structure, then go back to fish your waypoints locating with your GPS and 2D Sonar. I have never liked a transducer on my trolling motor, you never can be weed less that way. I wasn't wild about US2 either.

I really like my side imaging up front especially with the down imaging of Lowrance. But yes one can work just fine. I like to get lazy and troll around looking for structure though and not have to get back to the console and start the motor every time I've learned myself. Especially following creek channels with the TM. But yes I got a pole too. I don't think I'd like it on the TM. What I like about it is you can just turn around or stop/back up with trolling motor if you find a place to fish, I've found I use it more up front, or just as much anyways. My pole is a bit of a hazard though I'll admit, it's not the strongest made one they make, one stump and it'll be gone. I'm just careful when I use it. But eventually it will get torn up. I really put it up there for DI but am finding I use the side imaging just as much or more for now anyways, until I get all my spots marked anyway. It's really nice to have up front to see whats down there and not just know there is some brush, but be able to see it and where the fish are on it.

So side imaging doesn't work at slower speeds? LOL, tell this herd of white bass that were getting their rips lipped off that! Oh this is on a Terrova, so it can be done. (installed)

Not it even moving and I can see all around me.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/x...out/shot13.png

I def want the SI up front as well as console but also want separate TD up front instead of Ethernet.
ordered a pole from mike at fishing specialties to day for my triton TR20.
I got the 36 inch model with breakaway bottom part by transducer for stumps and shallows etc.
also got the 15 inch plate for mounting on the rounded sides on Tritons as he recommended.

i think I am going to like it.

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I def want the SI up front as well as console but also want separate TD up front instead of Ethernet.
ordered a pole from mike at fishing specialties to day for my triton TR20.
I got the 36 inch model with breakaway bottom part by transducer for stumps and shallows etc.
also got the 15 inch plate for mounting on the rounded sides on Tritons as he recommended.

i think I am going to like it.

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Please let us know how it works out for you after you get it working.

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Uh Oh....I bet Bill I hear Bill coming......Grout, he was awfully condescending for some reason.

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Uh Oh....I bet Bill I hear Bill coming......Grout, he was awfully condescending for some reason.

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I guess I'm the newbie that has Lowrance and he has Hbird? I just read another thread that he posted on and it got locked too. Seems the guy likes to call people names? It happens, he must be having one of those days. But as far as anyone saying SI is worthless on a trolling motor? That's just crazy talk...

Im still trying to figure out how you can ask someone if they know how a Terrova works by asking them if they have ever heard of spotlock.

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Originally Posted by Handicrappie

Im still trying to figure out how you can ask someone if they know how a Terrova works by asking them if they have ever heard of spotlock.

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That at would have been directed to the "which direction the head is pointed". Guess I should have explained that? Or maybe you guys don't have wind that blows and keeps the boat pointed the same direction?

Gotcha.... makes more sense now.

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Originally Posted by BobB

Please let us know how it works out for you after you get it working.

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Will do