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    Fish finder/bottom map

    I just measured where my HDI transducer is. 10 inches to the starboard side of the outdrive trim cylinder. There is not much room back there. I think my outdrive will block my port side scan.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Thanks, Mc Tool, I think side scan may be worth the extra dollars. My son wants to fish on the upper Ottawa River. I myself am a lake fisher. It is easy getting caught up in the new tech, forward scan and all. But realistically, I want to see what is under the water, be it wrecks or stumps.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Ya, for some reason I thought they were a touch screen. Yes just like 2 foot ITIS. Been there done that. I just like getting the best bang for my dollar. The head unit cost me 500 cad. Another 250 for the transducer. My problem is my trigger pulling finger works faster than my brain....LOL. All...
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Well after all the information I received, and finding out my unit is not touch screen, for the price. I will be returning it and investing in a Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD. More modern and will cost the same. Not that we are pro anglers, but may as well spend on something more modern for the...
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Thanks for the info. I realize that buying an older unit has some limitations. Hopefully the unit lasts a few seasons at least. But for what my son and I fish like, this will seem like a Cadillac to us. We are nowhere near professional anglers. But next time I go to purchase a FF, I will look...
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    To answer my own question, I will get the triple shot skimmer that Mc Tool had suggested. I need a 200Khz frequency along with my 455/800Khz according to AI.......and google...lol
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Freshwater. Just recreational fishing mostly. My son will be doing the most fishing. I am more into exploring unfamiliar lakes. What frequency would you suggest?
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    I have the HDI Skimmer Med/High CHIRP/DownScan-000-12570-001. It is 455/800Khz. Now it does not have side scan or 200Khz/CHIRP. But seems to be the same? If I bought the cable adapter, would this work? I was looking at the Tripleshot one also thinking I will end up breaking it also.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    No transducer. I am looking at ordering, Lowrance Tripleshot 3-in-1 Skimmer Transom Mount Transducer - 000-14029-001. I think that is the right transducer for the unit.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Well, the project is finished. I ended up ordering a Hook2 9TS off eBay. I ordered a Navionic+ card for it. Just need to get the transducer and the fish will fly into the boat :)
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    GPS Speedo

    No offence taken. The boat is new to me, so I really am not in tune to it yet. I am more interested in knowing my wake speed, so I do not get bothered by the OPP. :)
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    GPS Speedo

    Ok, good to know.
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    GPS Speedo

    Thank you all for the advice.....The Newport GPS speedo is discontinued for my boat. I looked at the connections of my gauges and they are all proprietary. As in plug in, not studded. So I am on the hunt for a 5 inch GPS that will blend in. The Kronus looks to be close.
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    GPS Speedo

    That would be precise for sure.
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    GPS Speedo

    I have a complete gauge set that was to go in my Sunray restoration. The gauges are Faria Euro design. Totally different from the 5-inch Newport gauges in the boat now. Now is there a big difference between performance from the GPS and pitot tube speedos ? I will have to change all my...
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Thanks, I am leaning towards Lowrance, just figuring out how big of a screen.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    Thank you, I will see which maps are the best in cost wise with a unit. I have limited space for the FF, but I do not need the latest greatest. Last year's model is a good idea.
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    I have an old Lowrance Hook5. I would like to get a newer unit that is colour and a 7-inch screen. I was looking at Hummingbird or another Lowrance. Are they all the same? My use would be for navigating unfamiliar inland waters in Ontario, Canada.
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    Thanks everyone for your help and input. I have finished the dual battery project, along with my audio system upgrade.
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    Thanks, I have a Blue Sea m6011 switch coming. Now I can not find a schematic of the switch. If the switch is in the off position, does that mean both batteries are off? Or would I need a separate on/off switch for my house battery?
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