Some HB Upgrades

First, a big thanks to Brian at BBG Marine.

Had an 898 at the console. I moved that to the stern since we longline 80% of the time and now I don't have to constantly turn around to check the screen.
Installed an 1199 at the console on a RAM mount. Will double duty when I'm longlining from the front, I can spin it around. Upgraded my Terrova to iPilot Link and got a Lakemaster card in the 1199, everything going to the Ethernet box. Overall, took me a few hours, minimal profanity, and a couple beers.

All systems got their latest software updates and heading for a water test this afternoon and a full day of fishing tomorrow. Also added the wiring to the bow in case I want to move my 898 up there on some occasions. In all likelihood I may just put another sonar/gps only unit there, connected to the US2.

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To be continued....with screenshots

Now thats what Im talking about! Congrats on the purchase!

My goodness that thing on the console looks like a 55 inch tv. I can only dream that big. Way out of my price range :notworthy.

Super Cool!

Nice rigging

Thanks folks, it's really coming along. We went out for a while today and the iPilot Link is a game changer. My 898 networked to the 1199 and Terrova with no issues. Everything worked as I hoped it would. The follow the contour was awesome. Really looking forward to using it in the spring on some spawning bass. The Link seems to be more sensitive to navigation than my old iPilot...meaning it keeps a track better, and it was windy as well.

The 2D sonar kind of went back and forth between giant "Lego Pixels" and smoother transitions. Does it look great? Not at all, but does it still paint me a picture, absolutely. Side imaging pictures are default settings, didn't play with down imaging today. All software is latest updates.

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isn't it great when things come together. Nice job and thanks for pics

danny

What is the manmade structure in this shot ...??

It looks like retaining wall blocks ...

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/attac...4-imaging2-jpg

Rickie

Yep Rickie it's a sloped concrete wall going up to a short overpass

Looking to do a similar setup during the off season. I have everything but the 1199. I'm debating on moving my 898 up front or just leaving my 858. I've been seeing where guys are using their SI units as dedicated DI units with good results. Then I could use the 2d out of the Terrova and along with a DI transducer to the 898. I don't really need SI up front but would like 2D and SI.

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Originally Posted by hotrodsrx

Looking to do a similar setup during the off season. I have everything but the 1199. I'm debating on moving my 898 up front or just leaving my 858. I've been seeing where guys are using their SI units as dedicated DI units with good results. Then I could use the 2d out of the Terrova and along with a DI transducer to the 898. I don't really need SI up front but would like 2D and SI.

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Just an idea ...:

*Move the 898 up front ...
*Install HDSI on the foot of the Terrova ...
*Add a HB TS3 switch ...(with "line thru" leg of TS3 attached to HDSI xducer =2d/SI and DI from SI)...
*Add an AS SIDB Y cable ...(with "Dual Beam" leg of AS SIDB Y cable attached to US2)...
*Add a XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T ... (attached to "Side Image" leg of AS SIDB Y cable)...
*Attach AS SIDB Y cable to "Switch Thru" leg of HB TS3 switch ...

This will give you normal 898 HDSI sonars on 1 side of the HB TS3 switch...
And "Dedicated DI" sonar on the other side of the HB TS3 switch ...

You will have to make provisions for the additional XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T at the front ...

Rickie

Cool. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

Just an idea ...:

*Move the 898 up front ...
*Install HDSI on the foot of the Terrova ...
*Add a HB TS3 switch ...(with "line thru" leg of TS3 attached to HDSI xducer =2d/SI and DI from SI)...
*Add an AS SIDB Y cable ...(with "Dual Beam" leg of AS SIDB Y cable attached to US2)...
*Add a XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T ... (attached to "Side Image" leg of AS SIDB Y cable)...
*Attach AS SIDB Y cable to "Switch Thru" leg of HB TS3 switch ...

This will give you normal 898 HDSI sonars on 1 side of the HB TS3 switch...
And "Dedicated DI" sonar on the other side of the HB TS3 switch ...

You will have to make provisions for the additional XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T at the front ...

Rickie

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Rickie,

If I wanted to just add the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T would the 2D come from the US2 out of the Terrova or would it come from the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T?

Would I need a AS SIDB Y cable? Again, I think I'll only want 2D and DI from the 898 and leave the SI portion out. If I find I want it later I will do as you suggested above. Thanks for all the help!!!

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Originally Posted by hotrodsrx

Rickie,

If I wanted to just add the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T would the 2D come from the US2 out of the Terrova or would it come from the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T?

Would I need a AS SIDB Y cable? Again, I think I'll only want 2D and DI from the 898 and leave the SI portion out. If I find I want it later I will do as you suggested above. Thanks for all the help!!!

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I made the list thinking you really wanted to use the US2 ..(With the AS SIDB Y cable ...the 2d would be coming from the US2) ...

It definately would be possible to use the 83kHz/200kHz of the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T (eliminating the need for the AS SIDB Y cable)...

So this scenario can look like this ...:

*Move the 898 up front ...
*Install HDSI on the foot of the Terrova ...
*Add a HB TS3 switch ...(with "line thru" leg of TS3 attached to HDSI xducer =2d/SI and DI from SI)...
*Add a XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T ... (attached to "Switch Thru" leg of HB TS3 switch) ...

This still gives regular 898 HDSI sonars on 1 leg of the HB TS3 switch ...
And "Dedicated DI" on the other leg of the HB TS3 switch ...
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Or ... If you do not need SI ... Then is could look like this ...:

*Move the 898 up front ...
*Add the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T to the foot of the Terrova ...(attached directly to the 898)...

This will give you "Dedicated DI" (455kHz/800kHz)... and normal 83kHz/200kHz 2d ...

Rickie

Rickie,

Awesome, I have some options to really think about. Again thanks for all your information.

Andy