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You might want to try some chainsaw rewind rope if you can find the right diameter, maybe a little heavier than what Scotty uses.

The S1000 ap works ok but has some limitations. It does not use any heading sensor and works off the nema 0183 output from your GPS unit. When they first came out they would shut down if your speed dropped much below 2.5 mph then Raymarine came out with an updated software that improved my unit down to 1.7 mph. The new units are now suppose to work down to 1 knot. You still need to be going faster, 2.5-3 mph, to get the unit to engage at first then you can slow down ok. The installation is fairly easy, the hydraulics just T into the lines coming off your helm and the wiring is hooked up to your GPS units nema output, an alarm horn, emergency shut off switch and a power supply. You need to mount a computer box and the pump which is a little noisy when it runs but is not unbearable. The wireless control works slick. There are better units available from Raymarine or Garmin but they will cost 2-3x as much, basically you're getting what you pay for and the S1000 is a lot better than not having any AP. I would check with Jim at BOE Marine, he will give you good advice and sells all the different brands at great prices.

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What, no air conditioning?? Sounds like a great ride

Doug The easy answer is get two units now and be done with it. At least have the boat prewired with both nema 2000 and ethernet networks for both locations so you will be all set, plug and play, when you get the second unit. Easier and neater than pulling wires after it's all built. Which Hewescraft did you decide on?

The TR-1 Gold works independently off it's own heading sensor and can hook up with your gps using NEMA0183. Mine works fine with Lowrance and I would think that it should with Garmin also. Not sure if your installing any downspeed but there has been some issues of interference with the TR-1 and I think Depth Raider units, I haven't had any interference problems with my Fish Hawk X-4. The TR-1 is a great unit, you're going to love it.

The TR-1 Gold works independently off it's own heading sensor and can hook up with your gps using NEMA0183. Mine works fine with Lowrance and I would think that it should with Garmin also. Not sure if your installing any downspeed but there has been some issues of interference with the TR-1 and I think Depth Raider units, I haven't had any interference problems with my Fish Hawk X-4. The TR-1 is a great unit, you're going to love it.

If I was going with Lowrance I would seriously look at the HDS8. It has the soft touch buttons which really makes it easier/faster to use and the screen is a major upgrade from the 7, exspecially when you split the screen. I can see/read my displays from the back of a 25, even with my older eyes. When you add the 2nd unit you can then network them together to automatically share waypoints, transducers, ect. You can also add radar, structure scan with both side and down images, even Sirius weather/radio to the network. I'm not familar with the Garmin but I here they are the best for GPS, not sure if they will network together when you get the 2nd unit.

The s1000 and the ST1000 are completely different auto pilots. The s1000 works off just your gps nema 0183 output and doesn't use any type of heading sensors. I've had one for four years and it works ok, most of the time. It will shut itself down sometimes when your speed gets down around 1.7 mph or slower and occasionally does a crazy Ivan turn to port when it feels like it. The hydraulic pump is fairly loud when it's running but not unbearable. Basically you are getting what you pay for but it is worth the money and is much better than not having any auto pilot. There are better ap's out there, like the ST1000, but they will cost 2-3x as much. I agree that you should check your cable, your outboard shouldn't steer hard at trolling speeds. You might just have to service or replace the cable and then could install an SPX-5R for an auto pilot for a lot less investment than switching to hyd.

Here's a link to Spoonpullers about a guy purchasing a 26' Woolridge pilot house that you might find interesting. He shows pictures of the boat being built step by step and the rigging. http://spoonpullers.proboards.com/index ... read=15336

If the screws will "snug up" at all I've had success using 3M 5500 sealant on the threads as a thread lock and then be careful not to overtighten the screw. Stops them from loosening up from vibration and works as an adhesive on the threads. If you use any replacement hardware (anchors, ect) make sure they are stainless

FH, you might want to ask this question on Bass Boat Central's Lowrance forum Those guys really seem to know all the compatibility issues. You will want to include the transducer models you have, it will be marked on a silver tag next to the plug. http://www.bbcboards.net/zeroforum?id=13 You might also be able to find a used Xc-111 in their electronics swap section

Don't worry, you'll be happy once you learn how to use it and see how it works on the water Any new finder can be a little overwhelming when you start, with all the settings and options available, but once you learn the menu logic and how to tweak them they are amazing. I really appreciate the clarity and brightness of the HDS display. I can see it from the back of the boat fine, even with my old eyes.

Lowrance has come out with a new HDS Gen2 series that are just starting to ship this week. That's why they have had sales and rebates to move out the old stock. It might be worth waiting for a new Gen2 unit if you can get it at that price when they become available. The Gen2 units have a faster processor and a new Structure Map feature but probably not much difference in regular sonar and gps functions other than quicker redraws. I'm sure the new processor will allow for more advanced features in the future.

If you go with the Basemap you will want to add a chip to get depth contours for Lake O If you get the Insight mapping you would have everything you probably need but you can not update it in the future. Usually you can get a basemap model and add a Navionics Fish-n chip for less money than the Insight model and you would have the best set up as long as all the areas you fish in are covered by the chip . Lowrance also offers the Insight mapping on a chip. FYI, Lowrance is coming out with new models, HDS Gen2, so that is why the current HDS models are on sale now. Hope this info helps

I run a T9.9 on a 25' PennYan hardtop and it works OK I do have a TR-1 Gold ap and I think that helps tremendously exspecially when the wind picks up, expensive but worth looking at.

This is one of the reasons boats are usually referred to as female - they go where they want, when they want, and can't seem to be able to make up their minds. Actually some boat designs are more prone to low speed wander than others and I've read that some Trophy's tend to wander a lot. One Trophy owner said that he tried a "Super Fin" ( www.superfinmarine.com ) and it helped quite a bit. I've found on my Penn Yan that lowering the trim tabs a little also helped some.

If your Dad is referring to the speed over ground, as measured by your GPS, then he is correct that they both are basically the same. If you are referring to the effective speed through the water, as measured by a speed/temp probe, then they can be differrent because the water is also moving and the currents are differrent at the surface than they are at depth. So you're both correct depending on your perspective but the fish are only looking at the effective speed of your lure through the water because that is their perspective.

Have you upgraded to 4.0 yet? There is supposed to be a fix in there to help with TM interference. You might want to check out the Bass Boat Central's Lowrance forum ( http://www.bbcboards.net/zeroforum?id=13 ) The guys on there might be more familar with your setup.

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Thanks for the input, I'm going to try the torpedo tips. They seem to like them on GLA also

Definitely a direct short, I think it's probably in the trailer wiring. You can easily check for a short by putting an ohm meter on at the trailer plug between the white wire (ground) and the brown wire (tailights). If you have continuity there (0 ohms) then you will have to find the short, which can be fun. Look for anyplace where the wires can rub against the trailer frame, is pinched under clips, or where it passes through passage holes. Could also be in any of the lights themselves. Usually turns into a process of elimination, one step at a time. Good luck