Need guidance on upgrade to fish finder/graph

I saw Dutchman's thread and I didn't see the info I was looking for, so instead of high-jacking his thread, I thought would start another here to ask a specific questions.
I have the 12v version of the Terrova on the boat I bought and only have the Pirahna Max mounted at the drivers console. I would like to possibly upgrade, but have no earthly clue what to get or even what will be compatible with my TM.

Anyone have experience with my issue and would like to chime in? I would greatly appreciate it. I want to add a screen to the front for use while using the TM.

Also, could I add that one and keep the one at the drivers console?

Thanks...

What year terrova? Does it have a built in transducer? Need to know before you go any further. One thing I can tell you is the piranha won't share with anything.

LOL! I guess I should figure out what I have before asking questions! Sorry..

All I know at this moment while typing this, is that it does have the I-pilot on it. The previous owner said he bought it around 2012.

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Originally Posted by icehouse

LOL! I guess I should figure out what I have before asking questions! Sorry..

All I know at this moment while typing this, is that it does have the I-pilot on it. The previous owner said he bought it around 2012.

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Does it say iPilot Link on the trolling motor head ??

The Link part means it’s Ethernet compatible with some Humminbird units for advanced navigation features ...

Rickie

It says "I-Pilot GPS Trolling System"

Hey folks, I just found something very interesting, "Bowducer" from Fishing Specialties. Bowducer install on Bass Tracker! Install a bow mount transducer without using the trolling motor. - YouTube
Would this allow me to use any type of system I wanted to?

Please remember, I am brand new to this! LOL!!

Since it is an Ipilot and not a link, doesn't matter which brand of ff you use. You can put the transducer on the barrel of the troller. Get the same brand ff for the console with a transducer mounted to the transom, link both ff to each other, and bam what one sees so does the other.

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Originally Posted by tlefire

Since it is an Ipilot and not a link, doesn't matter which brand of ff you use. You can put the transducer on the barrel of the troller. Get the same brand ff for the console with a transducer mounted to the transom, link both ff to each other, and bam what one sees so does the other.

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So, you think all of that and the TM will operate all day one a 12v system? I had the Helix 7 with DI and SI in buggy at bass pro tonight and put it back because I was afraid it couldn’t handle it all day!

Depends on the battery. I run 2 106's and a 24 volt terrova off 2 batterys all day. You can always use 2 batteries connected + to+ and - to - or go to lithium. I have garmins and they allow you to sleep the ff your not using.

Couldn't go back and edit last post...let me clarify.....2 106's off the cranking battery and troller off 2 batteries.

How do you all feel about Helix 7 Cabelas has on sale now for $500? I know it’s a gen2, but it appears to have SI on it.

Can't help you there. Last Hummingbird I had was in 1982.....:dono

IMO, it all boils down to what you want to spend and how you fish. For me, I prefer having my best graph at the console so I can look while I drive. SI is especially useful at the console, but I don’t have much use for it up front while fishing. All I use up front is 2D and GPS map. Down imaging could be useful up front I reckon, but again, the boats not traveling fast enough to develop a good image.

HB 360 or the forward facing sonars would be a huge advantage up front, but I haven’t gotten in that game yet. IMO, buy the biggest screen you can afford with the most features. I have a 9”” at my console and a 7”” up front. It’s a heck of an upgrade from what I had, but I really wish I had 2 12”” units. Size does help tremendously. That Gen 2 Helix 7 is a solid unit. It has a really good image and will be a nice upgrade from the piranha. I don’t believe it’’ll network to other units, but I could be wrong. Networking your units is very beneficial to share waypoints and maps between them. I use that feature often when I’’m on the hunt. I know I’’ve rambled on, but long story short, buy what you can afford and learn to use it. Then, in a few years add another unit and continue to upgrade as you’’re able. Technology is always improving and there is some amazing stuff out there. You can catch fish without it, but it sure helps flatten the curve!


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