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With the new updates that has shown yesterday it is now possible to control a Hydraulic or a cable autopilot with a GO5 and also to control a Motor Guide Xi5 directly on your screen. The Simrad GO series is the equal of the Lowrance Ti but with the Ti it's impossible to run a hydraulic or cable ap. So you can get a GO that is a excllent unit at a very fair price and run the Lowrance Nac-1

GO7 Software Update

Release Date: 21 March 2018

Version: 5.0-59.1.72

We are pleased to announce new software for the Simrad® GO series of multifunction displays. This release incorporates some great new features including:

FishReveal™ Blended Target Viewing

This all-new view combines crystal clear CHIRP sonar fish targets with superior, high resolution views of bottom detail, structure, and baitfish.

MotorGuide® Xi5, Xi3™ Integration

Take complete control of your MotorGuide® Xi5 or Xi3™ trolling motor from your Simrad display, via the MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS gateway and your boat’s NMEA 2000® network. With positioning controls and sounder views on a single display, the search for fish has never been easier.

Navionics AutoRouting / C-MAP Easy Routing available in the U.S

Currently available for all other regions, the Navionics Dock-to-Dock and C-MAP EasyRouting features are now available in the USA.

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When I bought mine it came with a blue 7 pins connector

You can use the black connector or if you need it for a LSS then you need a adaptor

The Totalscan will do a better job using the CHIRP function. If I were you I won’t bother using the P66

Or you can use the P66 in the gen2 and link the gen3 with the Totalscan with it using a ethernet cable

In the Gen3 you can't run a Totalscan and a 2D; if you want to do this you need to unplug one of the 2 and choose the right transducer in the sonar menu installation. The HDS Carbon can do this because there is 2 processors. If you want downscan and sidescan and 2D (P66) you need a LSS-2 transducer that will be plug in the black connecor and the P66 connect in the bue connector

Plus, today there is a super update for the Ti, Gen3 and Carbon specifically for downscan and structurescan that you can achieve with the Totalscan. It's name Fish Reveal!

The transducer is automatically recognize by the HDs and it's in the page settings that you choose structure or 2D

Yes you can use the Totalscan with the Gen3

Wifi is include with the Ti,Gen3 and Carbon so you can mirror with a tablet or a phone. If you want to control an electric motor the only one compatible is the Motor Guide Xi5 and you need to buy a Gateway module and it include all the parts and wire needed.

13 minutes ago, Fishnut said:

I have a helix you can use 2 transducers, switching from one to the other but not simultaneously. 

This is something common but with the models that I mentionne you can both transducers. at the same time but there is a cost for that. The reason why you can run 2 transducers at the same time w/o interference S is because those units are using 2 processors and double the Ram.

I don't think you can achieve what you are looking for in a Helix. Lowrance Carbon and Simrad EV)3 can and maybe a top end of Garmin

If your tablet is cellular compatible you don't need anything else if you got a unit with wifi like a Lowrance Ti or a Gen3 or a a Carbon

If your card is up to date you got the exact same thing on the app and n a card; if your card is 5 years old so you will see some major differences.

The most negative thing with the app is the low visibility under the sun. The app on a table is much more easy to use because of the size of the screen and it's a HD version.

I use a Gen3 and and TM150 for jigging for lakers between 90-140ft and I can see my 3/4on jig. I also can mirror my screen on a Ipad and a IPhone but when it's sunny you can barely see the screen.

Yes I'm running a TM-150 and it's very good. Excellent target separation. Some people complain about loosing bottom when cruising but I have found a solution for that: I just use a fix frequency when moving fromspot to spot. I use 115degr.

11 hours ago, chowder said:

For $1000 are the 'carbon' advantages really significant for the part time fisherman?

Don't know if your running a outboard but if so the $1000 that you are saving pay for the Lowrance hydraulic auto pilot

Go with the Gen3 and put the $1000 on something else

You are absolutly right

Another thing in regard of Marpa; you can't get Marpa with a Point-1 only with Precision-9 compas. Part# 000-12607-001 Mrp:$645 (ouch!)

Yes the RI-10 is for Marpa only and if you want Tom go that way you better suit with the 4G

The radar omes with cables but you will need the Point-1: 000-11047

NK 2000 starter kit: 000-012469-69 comes with power cable (2ft), N2K cable (15ft), 2x network terminators,2x T-connectors

You need 1 extra T-connector part#: 000-0119-79. Depends on the location you may need  longer cable.

The radar comes with the scanner connection cable (33ft) and the adapter cable: Ethernet yellow 5 pin male to RJ-45 female (6.5ft)

My pleasure!

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Ti? Yes