Lowrance elite questions

I was thinking of doing a hook 2 7x with triple shot so i can have side scan for my sundolphin pro 120. I would also like a big screen without paying a big premium who wouldnt? I have seen that you can network with the elite so you can pair a tablet and work off of it and have a big screen and buy the 5” unit and sace some bucks. Is this possible and what tablet do i need to do this? Also! Does networking mean i can have a bow mounted transducer and switch between front and rear transducers? Ideally ide like to troll and see whats directly under me. Can i do (1) elite 5 mounted on the rear to see while cruising with a tablet next to it for a big screen? With a tablet up front to see while running the troll motor, transducer in the back to cruise the lake and scan and one on the bow while trolling and switch between the two off the 1 elite unit. Or am i going to have to buy a unit for the rear and a unit on the bow? Both with tablets paired individual?

this would be my first unit and first boat. Ill be getting this stuff befinning of the year so putting a game plan together so i can make the most of my time on the water

Please be patient ...

Some of the Lowrance guys don't check in every day ...

Rickie

I got till i get my tax return to find out hahahaha. Ima be the guy in bass pro asking tons of questions with no intention of buying immediately at least hahahaha

Lowrance quit making the Elite 5ti this year.

1. You can only hook up on transducer to the unit, like a total scan and you cannot share sonar between another unit, such as a HDS or another Elite ti unit.
2. Yes on you can connect Elite 5ti to an iPad and used that as monitor like you want to.
3. You can only connect one iPad to elite 5ti, so you couldn’t connect 2 iPads at the sometime (to that one specific Elite 5 ti unit)
4 you can have two Elite 5 ti and each unit could be paired to its individual iPad.

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Originally Posted by Jason Gilstrap LOWRANCE

Lowrance quit making the Elite 5ti this year.

1. You can only hook up on transducer to the unit, like a total scan and you cannot share sonar between another unit, such as a HDS or another Elite ti unit.
2. Yes on you can connect Elite 5ti to an iPad and used that as monitor like you want to.
3. You can only connect one iPad to elite 5ti, so you couldn’t connect 2 iPads at the sometime (to that one specific Elite 5 ti unit)
4 you can have two Elite 5 ti and each unit could be paired to its individual iPad.

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thank you sir!!! Thats good news maybe i can get wm cheaper since they stopped making em lol.

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Originally Posted by Jason Gilstrap LOWRANCE

Lowrance quit making the Elite 5ti this year.

1. You can only hook up on transducer to the unit, like a total scan and you cannot share sonar between another unit, such as a HDS or another Elite ti unit.
2. Yes on you can connect Elite 5ti to an iPad and used that as monitor like you want to.
3. You can only connect one iPad to elite 5ti, so you couldn’t connect 2 iPads at the sometime (to that one specific Elite 5 ti unit)
4 you can have two Elite 5 ti and each unit could be paired to its individual iPad.

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i didnt think about this befor. But is there a certain model ipad it links to? Do you know whats compatible or is it pretty open OS. I dont mind buying used if i need a older model ide actually prefer that for cost. Thanks for your input and help

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Originally Posted by Andrew_poco

i didnt think about this befor. But is there a certain model ipad it links to? Do you know whats compatible or is it pretty open OS. I dont mind buying used if i need a older model ide actually prefer that for cost. Thanks for your input and help

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The iPad would need to be wifi capable ...

Rickie

The one thing about a iPad is in the sun, alittle hard sometimes to read or see. Get a LifeProof waterproof case for it.

Yea im going to check prices with a case to see if its worth using as a monitor

It works with my Elite 7ti. As mentioned, the sun can make it difficult to see at times. My other issue is from the front of the boat, I am viewing what’s happening at the back. You can control the unit from the iPad, which is nice. Truthfully, I don’t utilize it as much as I probably should. The big reason is I have never invested in a waterproof case for my iPad. My suggestion is to contact Brian at BBG Marine. I can almost assure you of the best price, and priceless advice.

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Originally Posted by ET Fish

It works with my Elite 7ti. As mentioned, the sun can make it difficult to see at times. My other issue is from the front of the boat, I am viewing what’s happening at the back. You can control the unit from the iPad, which is nice. Truthfully, I don’t utilize it as much as I probably should. The big reason is I have never invested in a waterproof case for my iPad. My suggestion is to contact Brian at BBG Marine. I can almost assure you of the best price, and priceless advice.

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The boat its goin on has a old school sonar up front i may use once i mark a spot im sure i can see whats going on. Or buy a cheaper DI unit with a transducer up front. I really want it for side scan. Once i find a pile i can use sonar to stay on it i think haha

I have a question on the LOWRANCE 9ti elite. It has side imaging left and /or right and down. I have been using down in conjunction with my sonar to help identify fish. My question is on the side imaging. when I am looking at the side imaging chart. I have read you think about it as the line in the middle is your prop wash. Got it. now looking at my screen how is the side imagining to the left and right of the boat looked at? am I looking at it from a top view like I am flying above the boat and looking down and can see the tops of stuff to the left and right of the boat, or am I supposed to look at it as if I jump feet first right off the back of the boat and am standing under the motor on the bottom of the lake and looking to my left and my right?

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Originally Posted by Tommyboy1971

I have a question on the LOWRANCE 9ti elite. It has side imaging left and /or right and down. I have been using down in conjunction with my sonar to help identify fish. My question is on the side imaging. when I am looking at the side imaging chart. I have read you think about it as the line in the middle is your prop wash. Got it. now looking at my screen how is the side imagining to the left and right of the boat looked at? am I looking at it from a top view like I am flying above the boat and looking down and can see the tops of stuff to the left and right of the boat, or am I supposed to look at it as if I jump feet first right off the back of the boat and am standing under the motor on the bottom of the lake and looking to my left and my right?

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The displayed SI image is in the perspective of "overhead" looking down into the water ...

https://youtu.be/ertZn4ypTbQ

Rickie

Can somebody tell me where I can find, or what adapter I need to use my elite 7xi with my xi5 motorguide trolling motor transducer?

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Originally Posted by Tommyboy1971

Can somebody tell me where I can find, or what adapter I need to use my elite 7xi with my xi5 motorguide trolling motor transducer?

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If you mean 7ti I 'think' you have to go from a 9 pin black connector to a blue 7 pin (the xi5 connection) Lowrance number 000-13313-001.

Yes elite 7 ti. Thanks for the info!