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I have 2 Lowrance HDS units, one with a 83/200 transom mount transducer and the other with an Airmar B60 thru hull 50/200hz

I don't see any interference from the Fishhawk even when I'm running one unit at 83 hz and the other at both 50 and 200 hz, split screen. 

As you can see the Fishhawk and 83/200 transducers are mounted close together.  The B60 is also on the same side about 3' further forward.

Only time i have a problem is if I try to run both transducers at 200hz by mistake.  

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I went to the site, does he have a dive chart for these divers? Might try the smaller sizes like the 2 3/4 ones for eyes, also how does the trip mechanism work hard to see on the pics. Thanks for any input.

The trip mechanism works just like a LJ Dipsey except it is all metal, there's not any plastic. They seem to be more consistent once you get the trip pressure adjusted and the weights stay where you put them.

I haven't had any problems with the leader getting scuffed up but I could see how it could happen if they spin at all when you're deploying them. They are all stainless steel so the outer edges can be a little sharp. I let them creep out against the drag so they go out slow, you wouldn't want to power drop them.

"Nothing deserves more respect than a nervous woman with a shotgun" --- John Wayne

Life, it's what's happening while you are making plans.

Congratulations, everybody seems to love their Islander's

A 8hp kicker with a TR-1 on that will make boat control real easy so you can enjoy fishing.

Tim

What are you putting this kicker on? What's your new ride?

You will love the TR-1 once you get it dialed in and learn how to make it dance, very quiet.

Would need to know what size and type of boat you have and if you trailer it.

Also where do you plan on fishing and what for.

Big Water

Saw this post on GLA. There were a couple of times last year that I was thinking of trying this with my TR1 but I had my wife with me and it was rough enough that she was ready to go in. Maybe in a tournament or with the guys it would be worth a try, especially since I already have the TR-1 and it works great except in extreme conditions where the kicker can't keep up.

Quote Originally Posted by TAMTAM View Post

Right sir in the USA, in case you can afford the hours on your main propulsion, get rid of the mechanical steering in favour of hydraulic and spend your money on a fullsize pilot, got the TR-1 Gold myself on a slightly smaller boat, its a great unit but in windy condition nothing replaces a big (powerful) prop when it comes to hold course... (even compared to a T8 Yamaha)

Just my insight

Best regards from SWEDEN Scandinavia!

reply by HONDAM:

This is true, all the TR-1 does is maximize the potential of the kicker. If the kicker is to small to do the job in the conditions no matter how good the driver is it wont help. We had a TR-1 paired with an 8hp Honda on our 24ft Hewescraft tournament boat for a couple years before switching back to the cat. There was a time or two where we were fishing and the waves started well over 6fters and the kicker started struggling but what we did was start up the main motor and put it in gear (no tie bar just sitting there straight) just to help with some extra thrust to get up those big waves and it all worked up fine with the autopilot still steering the boat.

I have Lowrance 3G radar on my Penn Yan and mounted the dome directly onto the middle of my hardtop with excellent results.  Because I trailer a lot and was concerned about height I didn't want to use a raised mount so I checked with BOE Marine about the placement and followed their recommendations. The most difficult part of the install was cutting a 5" access hole in the ceiling of my hardtop to get to the mounting hardware under the radar dome.  I installed a 6" led dome light to cover the hole

You will probably need some kind of heading sensor to overlay your radar onto your chart, this makes it much easier to understand the radar returns and saves you space on your screen.  Your external gps antenna might have a heading sensor built in if it is like a Point 1 or maybe you already have one for an auto pilot and can network them together.

Here's a picture of another set up

The pulleys are made by Cisco. I like that the side plates are machined out and the sheave is actually recessed into them so that the line cannot get off the pulley and caught between the pulley and the side plates.  Originally had BJ pulleys and had some problems with them but their reels have worked fine.

Fishing is a reel tough job but many tackle it.

I'd rather see a 15"er in my box and included in my daily limit than one floating behind the boat because someone thought it was too small to keep and wanted to upgrade.  I release them if at all possible but feel terrible if they don't make it.

When hunting you can be very selective as to what size you're targeting, not always possible when fishing but I feel you're legally and morally obligated to keep any "legal" fish that isn't going to survive.

I even hate releasing an undersized shaker if I don't think they are going to recover.

Wet your finger and hold it across both metal probes on the front or put the probe into a bucket of water, if the red light starts flashing that is a good sign, at least it is turning itself on and the batteries are good.  If the plastic casing is not cracked so water can't get into the probe you're probably OK.

Doug

Have you found the problem yet?

The bracket is from Adventure Marine

A little pricey but excellent quality and solid as a rock

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I have the same ride and went with 4 riggers.

If you go with 3 and mount a center rigger it will interfere with opening the rear compartment hatches and you would have to have a long boom to get past the outdrive.  You can mount 4 riggers easily on that boat and use short booms on your corner riggers.  This leaves the whole rear wide open for netting fish.

I usually only run 2 or 3 riggers most of the time but have run all four occasionally and sometimes I use one rigger just for the probe.  I did mount a rodholder in the middle between the hatches and that works great for deploying copper before I send it out off the side on an otter board.

Here's some pictures of how I rigged her, hope they give you some ideas.

My son spent two years working on survey boats in the Gulf and never lost it.

Last year we were out of Sodus for the Salmon Slam and he was hanging over the rail.  I was laughing too hard to even think about coming in.

I do give it up quickly if my wife starts feeling even a little queasy so I guess it all depends on who it is  

For a transom mount look at a 50/200 p66 

For a thru hull, tilted element, look a B60

Put another swivel between your release and your ball so that the ball can rotate freely. 

The way it is now if the ball spins at all so does the release because of the upward tension from your line doesn't let it swivel freely.

I would check the power supply to make sure I had a good 12v, no loose or corroded connections or battery issues. Low voltage can cause all sorts of problems with electronics.

Also check the connection where the compass ball plugs into the hydraulic unit (plug #4)

It sounds like the unit is working OK mechanically so I'm thinking it might be a problem with the compass ball??  I don't know anyway of checking it without sending it in to Garmin or just swapping it out. 

It will be tough to fish without it, I know I'm spoiled by mine. 

First thing to check is your compass ball, make sure it is still mounted with the wires hanging straight down and that there is no ferrous metal around it ( tools, fishing equipment, ect ).  Hopefully it is something simple like this, if not I would talk with Kevin at the Boat Yard to see if he can help you. 

Was out last Saturday and picked up 4 kings in 160-220 fow down 90-120'

2 were on a mc rocket fished off a swr down 110' and other 2 were on green FF on  a dipsy out 300'

Fish were there but still scattered

Try running it clean on a swr off your deepest rigger, especially late morning when the bite gets slow.

Usually my hottest rig, even better than my coppers.

I know of a 30' Sportcraft charter boat with a SEI Alpha drive still going strong after 4 years. 

He also tested their no-fault warranty out by not putting any oil in the drive when he first installed it, I think it lasted 3-4 hours without oil then quit.  All he had to do was send it back and they took care of it for him, 100%.

I've purchased replacement trim cylinders from them and they work like the oem. 

I will buy from them again if I need anything.

Check out these previous posts, it does make a difference

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/43657-otterboats-dont-seem-to-pull-hard-enough/?hl=otter#entry286950