thx to all for the good info.   I imagine that it's just my old raymarine
autopilot then.   I've already remedied that by mounting my old chartplotter in
the dash, so I could control it.   plus it's nice to have a backup GPS if
anything goes wrong with the HB unit.   thx again

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "ak_troller" <ak_troller@...> wrote:
>
> I have been using my 997 with a RayMarine S1000 autopilot without any
problems. I don't remember what color wires I used, but I can peel some tape off
if you are interested.
>
> Bill
>
> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "johnmarq76" <johnmarq76@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Having had numerous marine GPS units since 1992 (my first was a 5 channel
Lowrance LMS-300), my guess is that the autopilot is looking for a nema 0183
signal at a different BAUD RATE than your Humminbird puts out. It used to be
that there were about a dozen different baud rates used by different
manufacturers for various devices and at various times.  Most gps units used to
allow you to change the baud rate to match the baud rate the accessory
(autopilot, gps speedometer, etc.) was set at.  Today, with the standardization
of baud rate, most gps units like your HB don't allow you to change the baud
rate. Good luck. John
> > --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place to
find humminbird users.   I have a 1197C...........tried to get it to interface
with my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using the NMEA out pigtail
provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA activated in the menu of the unit) 
I ended up putting an old raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt
have to buy a new autopilot, and that's all good.
> > > Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an autopilot
that your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your humminbird unit.  
I'm outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin autopilot on
it.........trying to decide which chartplotter (dont really want a lowrance due
to poor cust svc) and would like to have sideimaging.   I like the 1197c that I
have..........thx for your experiences in advance.   Brad
> > >
> >
>

I have been using my 997 with a RayMarine S1000 autopilot without any problems.
I don't remember what color wires I used, but I can peel some tape off if you
are interested.

Bill

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "johnmarq76" <johnmarq76@...> wrote:
>
>
> Having had numerous marine GPS units since 1992 (my first was a 5 channel
Lowrance LMS-300), my guess is that the autopilot is looking for a nema 0183
signal at a different BAUD RATE than your Humminbird puts out. It used to be
that there were about a dozen different baud rates used by different
manufacturers for various devices and at various times.  Most gps units used to
allow you to change the baud rate to match the baud rate the accessory
(autopilot, gps speedometer, etc.) was set at.  Today, with the standardization
of baud rate, most gps units like your HB don't allow you to change the baud
rate. Good luck. John
> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@> wrote:
> >
> > I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place to
find humminbird users.   I have a 1197C...........tried to get it to interface
with my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using the NMEA out pigtail
provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA activated in the menu of the unit) 
I ended up putting an old raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt
have to buy a new autopilot, and that's all good.
> > Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an autopilot
that your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your humminbird unit.  
I'm outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin autopilot on
it.........trying to decide which chartplotter (dont really want a lowrance due
to poor cust svc) and would like to have sideimaging.   I like the 1197c that I
have..........thx for your experiences in advance.   Brad
> >
>

Having had numerous marine GPS units since 1992 (my first was a 5 channel
Lowrance LMS-300), my guess is that the autopilot is looking for a nema 0183
signal at a different BAUD RATE than your Humminbird puts out. It used to be
that there were about a dozen different baud rates used by different
manufacturers for various devices and at various times.  Most gps units used to
allow you to change the baud rate to match the baud rate the accessory
(autopilot, gps speedometer, etc.) was set at.  Today, with the standardization
of baud rate, most gps units like your HB don't allow you to change the baud
rate. Good luck. John
--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@...> wrote:
>
> I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place to find
humminbird users.   I have a 1197C...........tried to get it to interface with
my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using the NMEA out pigtail
provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA activated in the menu of the unit) 
I ended up putting an old raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt
have to buy a new autopilot, and that's all good.
> Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an autopilot that
your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your humminbird unit.   I'm
outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin autopilot on it.........trying
to decide which chartplotter (dont really want a lowrance due to poor cust svc)
and would like to have sideimaging.   I like the 1197c that I have..........thx
for your experiences in advance.   Brad
>

That would be a nice addition

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "Walters, Greg" <gwalters@...> wrote:
>
> I've heard that that GeoNav will have a new autopilot out this year.  Maybe we
can get one at Humminbird and test to make sure that they are compatible.
>
> Greg Walters at Humminbird
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Doug Vahrenberg
> Sent: Sat 1/2/2010 9:58 AM
> To: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [sideimaging] Re: autopilots and humminbirds
>
>
>
>
> I'm no AutoPilot Expert but Johnson Outdoors that owns Humminbird does own
GeoNav that has AutoPilots. Might see what they offer as compatible with
Humminbird. I'm totally clueless on AutoPilots just thought it might offer you
some help.
>
> Doug
>
>
> > Thanks Bob. I have the wiring diagram for both units , the 1197c and the
> > raymarine ST6001 autopilot, and even though the autopilot works with NEMA
> > 0183 and seatalk, it seems to prefer seatalk, as I couldnt get it to work
> > with the appropriate connections of NEMA 0183 on my humminbird, even with
> > humminbird techs help. IMO, This is an area where humminbird could
> > improve; If I were them I'd use another company's autopilot (and not
> > develop my own), like the new garmin, and make sure my software/hardware
> > would seamlessly integrate with it. It would sell alot of units to the
> > offshore crowd. As it stands currently, you evidently can get the HB
> > units to work with various autopilots, but you lose some functionality
> > usually with the interface.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bob" <volaebob@> wrote:
> >>
> >> I have my 1197 and KVH Azimuth 1000 both wired in to my Raymarine RL 70c
> >> radar, and it works great. Would the wiring color codes be the same for
> >> your autopilot? If so, I can look up my notes. I don't have an
> >> autopilot, but I would expect your Bird to work with any electronics
> >> that accepts NMEA, Garmin, Ray or otherwise. I had a hand held GPS tied
> >> to the radar back before I got a Bird with GPS, and that worked well,
> >> too. If I can help, just let me know.
> >>
> >> bob baldwin
> >> bryan, texas
> >> 997c SI
> >> 1197c SI
> >> AS GRHA GPS
> >> Raymarine RL70C 4KW color radar
> >> KVH Azimuth 1000 Digital Compass
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@>
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place
> >> to find humminbird users. I have a 1197C...........tried to get it
> >> to interface with my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using
> >> the NMEA out pigtail provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA
> >> activated in the menu of the unit) I ended up putting an old
> >> raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt have to buy a new
> >> autopilot, and that's all good.
> >> > Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an
> >> autopilot that your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your
> >> humminbird unit. I'm outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin
> >> autopilot on it.........trying to decide which chartplotter (dont
> >> really want a lowrance due to poor cust svc) and would like to have
> >> sideimaging. I like the 1197c that I have..........thx for your
> >> experiences in advance. Brad
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

I konw hbird is going to release the update in mid Jan. up to mid Feb. per my
phone conversation on Tuesday the 29th. I looked at the pictures and can't wait
for the free update. I know the downscan will add another image. I am curious if
you are running inside a creek, lets says it is 40' wide on each side. When your
using the downscan are you able to select either side of the water column line?
Am i right to assume that the downscan is looking directly beneath the boat and
will show anything to the left/right of the water column? I was trying to
understand how the update will make the downscan work? I also did not know when
you move the cursor on the current water column view are you able to see the
cursor in relation on the downscan is?
thanks,

I would as precautionary. Not sure exact ranges but in cold weather I try
to store in dors.


> Should the head unit be removed and stored indoors during cold spells and
> periods of inactivity?
>
> What is the lowest temperature that unit can be expected to function?
>
>

Distance reading is straight line distance from the boat to the cursor if
you travel the heading direction. The cursor reading is the horizontal
distance from centerline or boat path to the cursor.


> Is that distance the horizontal, vertical or the sight line distance to
> the cursor from the Tranducer?
>
> Millerd1
>
> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Vahrenberg" <imonem@...> wrote:
>>
>> The 4way cursor will show depth only when on the centerline. Not out to
>> the sides. The other info is distance from boat location to the cursor
>> and
>> distance from centerline .
>>
>>
>> > All,
>> >
>> > This is the first time I am replying from my email...so if I screw
>> this
>> > up,
>> > I apologize.
>> >
>> > If I understand correctly, when you use the 4 way pointer to mark
>> > something
>> > to the side, the data displayed at the top of the screen is telling
>> you
>> > the
>> > depth the object is in, not the depth of the object off the bottom.
>> Is
>> > that
>> > correct?
>> >
>> > I'm so excited to get my 1197/788 network back up and running on my
>> bass
>> > boat, I can hardly stand it.  Yes, we are going fishing this weekend,
>> just
>> > so I can play.  LOL
>> >
>> > Brian
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sideimaging@yahoogroups.com]
>> On
>> > Behalf Of Doug Vahrenberg
>> > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 09:51
>> > To: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com
>> > Subject: Re: [sideimaging] Question about SI
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Yes and No. It will do give you an exact depth to the side of how deep
>> the
>> > fish are but you can guesstimate and the more you use the better you
>> can
>> > guess. If you really want to know you cans save a waypoint and then
>> drive
>> > to
>> > the waypoint and  use 2D sonar or in the near future Down Imaging to
>> tell
>> > you depth of those fish.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >> I'm finally gonna order mine tomorrow and been thinking about this.
>> Say
>> >> you see a fish off to the side, Can you tell how deep that fish is?
>> >> There
>> >> are a couple of us wanting to know about this
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
>

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Should the head unit be removed and stored indoors during cold spells and
periods of inactivity?

What is the lowest temperature that unit can be expected to function?

Is that distance the horizontal, vertical or the sight line distance to the
cursor from the Tranducer?

Millerd1

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Vahrenberg" <imonem@...> wrote:
>
> The 4way cursor will show depth only when on the centerline. Not out to
> the sides. The other info is distance from boat location to the cursor and
> distance from centerline .
>
>
> > All,
> >
> > This is the first time I am replying from my email...so if I screw this
> > up,
> > I apologize.
> >
> > If I understand correctly, when you use the 4 way pointer to mark
> > something
> > to the side, the data displayed at the top of the screen is telling you
> > the
> > depth the object is in, not the depth of the object off the bottom.  Is
> > that
> > correct?
> >
> > I'm so excited to get my 1197/788 network back up and running on my bass
> > boat, I can hardly stand it.  Yes, we are going fishing this weekend, just
> > so I can play.  LOL
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sideimaging@yahoogroups.com] On
> > Behalf Of Doug Vahrenberg
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 09:51
> > To: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [sideimaging] Question about SI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes and No. It will do give you an exact depth to the side of how deep the
> > fish are but you can guesstimate and the more you use the better you can
> > guess. If you really want to know you cans save a waypoint and then drive
> > to
> > the waypoint and  use 2D sonar or in the near future Down Imaging to tell
> > you depth of those fish.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> I'm finally gonna order mine tomorrow and been thinking about this. Say
> >> you see a fish off to the side, Can you tell how deep that fish is?
> >> There
> >> are a couple of us wanting to know about this
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

I've heard that that GeoNav will have a new autopilot out this year.  Maybe we
can get one at Humminbird and test to make sure that they are compatible.

Greg Walters at Humminbird


________________________________

From: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Doug Vahrenberg
Sent: Sat 1/2/2010 9:58 AM
To: sideimaging@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [sideimaging] Re: autopilots and humminbirds




I'm no AutoPilot Expert but Johnson Outdoors that owns Humminbird does own
GeoNav that has AutoPilots. Might see what they offer as compatible with
Humminbird. I'm totally clueless on AutoPilots just thought it might offer you
some help.

Doug


> Thanks Bob. I have the wiring diagram for both units , the 1197c and the
> raymarine ST6001 autopilot, and even though the autopilot works with NEMA
> 0183 and seatalk, it seems to prefer seatalk, as I couldnt get it to work
> with the appropriate connections of NEMA 0183 on my humminbird, even with
> humminbird techs help. IMO, This is an area where humminbird could
> improve; If I were them I'd use another company's autopilot (and not
> develop my own), like the new garmin, and make sure my software/hardware
> would seamlessly integrate with it. It would sell alot of units to the
> offshore crowd. As it stands currently, you evidently can get the HB
> units to work with various autopilots, but you lose some functionality
> usually with the interface.
>
>
>
> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bob" <volaebob@...> wrote:
>>
>> I have my 1197 and KVH Azimuth 1000 both wired in to my Raymarine RL 70c
>> radar, and it works great. Would the wiring color codes be the same for
>> your autopilot? If so, I can look up my notes. I don't have an
>> autopilot, but I would expect your Bird to work with any electronics
>> that accepts NMEA, Garmin, Ray or otherwise. I had a hand held GPS tied
>> to the radar back before I got a Bird with GPS, and that worked well,
>> too. If I can help, just let me know.
>>
>> bob baldwin
>> bryan, texas
>> 997c SI
>> 1197c SI
>> AS GRHA GPS
>> Raymarine RL70C 4KW color radar
>> KVH Azimuth 1000 Digital Compass
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place
>> to find humminbird users. I have a 1197C...........tried to get it
>> to interface with my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using
>> the NMEA out pigtail provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA
>> activated in the menu of the unit) I ended up putting an old
>> raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt have to buy a new
>> autopilot, and that's all good.
>> > Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an
>> autopilot that your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your
>> humminbird unit. I'm outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin
>> autopilot on it.........trying to decide which chartplotter (dont
>> really want a lowrance due to poor cust svc) and would like to have
>> sideimaging. I like the 1197c that I have..........thx for your
>> experiences in advance. Brad
>> >
>>
>
>
>

Thanks Bob.  I have the wiring diagram for both units , the 1197c and the
raymarine ST6001 autopilot, and even though the autopilot works with NEMA 0183
and seatalk, it seems to prefer seatalk, as I couldnt get it to work with the
appropriate connections of NEMA 0183 on my humminbird, even with humminbird
techs help.   IMO, This is an area where humminbird could improve;  If I were
them I'd use another company's autopilot (and not develop my own), like the new
garmin, and make sure my software/hardware would seamlessly integrate with it. 
It would sell alot of units to the offshore crowd.   As it stands currently, you
evidently can get the HB units to work with various autopilots, but you lose
some functionality usually with the interface.



--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bob" <volaebob@...> wrote:
>
> I have my 1197 and KVH Azimuth 1000 both wired in to my Raymarine RL 70c
radar, and it works great. Would the wiring color codes be the same for your
autopilot? If so, I can look up my notes. I don't have an autopilot, but I would
expect your Bird to work with any electronics that accepts NMEA, Garmin, Ray or
otherwise. I had a hand held GPS tied to the radar back before I got a Bird with
GPS, and that worked well, too. If I can help, just let me know.
>
> bob baldwin
> bryan, texas
> 997c SI
> 1197c SI
> AS GRHA GPS
> Raymarine RL70C 4KW color radar
> KVH Azimuth 1000 Digital Compass
>
>
>
> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "bgrant_12002" <bgrant_12002@> wrote:
> >
> > I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldnt think of a better place to
find humminbird users.   I have a 1197C...........tried to get it to interface
with my old ST6001 Raymarine autopilot to no avail using the NMEA out pigtail
provided on the GPS antenna (yes I had NMEA activated in the menu of the unit) 
I ended up putting an old raymarine chartplotter in the boat just so I wouldnt
have to buy a new autopilot, and that's all good.
> > Here's the question though..........tell me if you've found an autopilot
that your happy with, that interfaces seamlessly with your humminbird unit.  
I'm outfitting a new boat, and want to put a garmin autopilot on
it.........trying to decide which chartplotter (dont really want a lowrance due
to poor cust svc) and would like to have sideimaging.   I like the 1197c that I
have..........thx for your experiences in advance.   Brad
> >
>

 

Here is the 700 Series Trolling Motor SI Transducer:
http://www.dougvahrenberg.com/images/IMG_1027.JPG

Or this is the www.transducershieldandsaver.com Product that not only mounts but protects the transducer. They have mounts for both sizes of transom mount transducer to mount to the trolling motor:
http://www.dougvahrenberg.com/images/IMG_2432.JPG

Fish are pretty easy to see since they are strong returns. Problem with sizing is if they are facing and angled towards transducer they will not show up as big as if they are parallel to the transducer. They show as they are related to boat position.

Doug



> think I found it:
> http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/17568429/sn/1700835499/name/n_a
>
> ...I'm intrigued, to say the least.
>
> ...How easy it is to ID fish on an SI screen? I can see in the pictures
> posted that they are fairly hard returns without attached shadows...is
> there a way to get a feel for size?
>
> Please my jumping around on this - I've been away from fishing for 20
> years or so and am trying to catch up...and this SI technology has me
> seriously jacked up!
>
> purdum43 wrote:
>>
>>
>> There is a picture of the transducer mounted already posted. It is not
>> like the transom transducer. Just scroll thru the transducer picture
>> posts. The first one I saw was on a white Motor Guide trolling motor.
>>
>> --- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com
>> <mailto:sideimaging%40yahoogroups.com>, Geoff Roznak <groznak@...>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Thanks Doug - that was the question I was going to ask next!
>> >
>> > How do you mount the trolling motor transducer? I have a Minn Kota
>> > Terrova with autopilot (soon to be i-Pilot and thebuilt in US2
>> transducer.
>> >
>> > Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > If your new to SI I would recommend console location with transom
>> > > mounted transducer as my first choice because you can learn so much
>> > > about the fishery quickly and cover more area. But since I've been
>> > > running SI for 6 years I feel the trolling motor mounted helps put
>> > > more fish in the boat for me. That's a tough question I won't be
>> > > without it on the trolling motor but I still recommend to learn from
>> > > the console unit what the power of SI can do for you. One thing I
>> have
>> > > recommended is purchasing a second transducer and setting up a
>> second
>> > > station on the bow and transferring the unit back and forth will
>> give
>> > > you best of both worlds tell you can afford two SI units.
>> > >
>> > > Doug
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > Thanks everyone!
>> > > >
>> > > > Doug,
>> > > >
>> > > > That setup does seem like the optimal way to run it...but I'm
>> not gonna
>> > > > be able to buy two at once.
>> > > >
>> > > > If you had a choice, would you run one on the trolling motor as
>> your
>> > > > primary, and limit yourself to slow speeds...or off the stern
>> for quick
>> > > > scans as you check for fish?
>> > > >
>> > > > Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >> I run two SI Systems one on the trolling motor with trolling
>> motor
>> > > >> mounted transducer to give me "Real Time" Readings. And another
>> SI
>> > > >> System at the Console with Transom Mounted Transducer. I have
>> them
>> > > >> InterLinked to share GPS Data. This in my opinion is the ultimate
>> > > >> set-up.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Not sure yet on Down Imaging on the trolling motor but for my
>> style of
>> > > >> fishing which is casting away from the boat nothing beats SI on
>> the
>> > > >> Trolling Motor.
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >> > Doug, thanks...as usual, one question and answer leads to
>> others....
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > .5 MPH is great to hear, and I will be looking for detail as
>> well, so
>> > > >> > that is great to hear!
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > When you say "I get good scans by just turning the trolling
>> motor
>> > > >> > slowly" does that mean yo have your SI transducer mounted on
>> your
>> > > >> > trolling motor? That sure sounds great for using while you are
>> > > fishing
>> > > >> > (and the down imaging would really be the cat's ass for that),
>> > > what do
>> > > >> > you use while you are in motion or trying to scan for fish
>> moving at
>> > > >> > higher speeds?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Thanks again!
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >> I've seen success from 0.5 mph on Trolling Motor to over 50
>> mph but
>> > > >> >> the best range to get the highest level of detail is in 0.5
>> mph to 4
>> > > >> >> mph range. Now I prefer to slow scroll speed to 2 to 4 range
>> to get
>> > > >> >> the highest level of detail. I get good scans by just
>> turning the
>> > > >> >> trolling motor slowly. All you need it some form of movement
>> to
>> > > build
>> > > >> >> great images that will help you see and locate fish and their
>> > > >> habitat.
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >> > Howdy all!
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> > New to the group - so I apologize if I'm covering topics
>> already
>> > > >> >> covered.
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> > I'll be adding a 997 side imager to the 931 already in the
>> boat in
>> > > >> >> about
>> > > >> >> > a month or so (then will have to wait for ice out to use
>> it!)
>> > > and I
>> > > >> >> have
>> > > >> >> > a question about speeds at which I can use it: Is there
>> limit
>> > > >> (both on
>> > > >> >> > the high end and the low end) where I can expect useful
>> imaging
>> > > >> from
>> > > >> >> the
>> > > >> >> > unit?
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> > I'd really like to be able to use it as I am fishing, but
>> that's
>> > > >> >> > frequently at speeds below 1 MPH with the trolling motor - A
>> > > friend
>> > > >> >> has
>> > > >> >> > a 7 series SI and has said that 3 MPH is the best speed.
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> > If there are limits on the speeds at which we get useful
>> returns,
>> > > >> do
>> > > >> >> we
>> > > >> >> > have any idea yet how the down imaging will be effected?
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> > Thanks for your help!
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >> >
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> >
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Just watched Mark Gibson on Hook N Look. Now I can put a face with the name of
the guy that gives a bunch of advice. Pretty cool show

Where is my update?  :)

Thought I would stir the pot a little. I figure that is going to be a common
post for the next little while.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

 

There is a picture of the transducer mounted already posted. It is not like the transom transducer. Just scroll thru the transducer picture posts. The first one I saw was on a white Motor Guide trolling motor.

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, Geoff Roznak <groznak@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Doug - that was the question I was going to ask next!
>
> How do you mount the trolling motor transducer? I have a Minn Kota
> Terrova with autopilot (soon to be i-Pilot and thebuilt in US2 transducer.
>
> Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
> >
> >
> > If your new to SI I would recommend console location with transom
> > mounted transducer as my first choice because you can learn so much
> > about the fishery quickly and cover more area. But since I've been
> > running SI for 6 years I feel the trolling motor mounted helps put
> > more fish in the boat for me. That's a tough question I won't be
> > without it on the trolling motor but I still recommend to learn from
> > the console unit what the power of SI can do for you. One thing I have
> > recommended is purchasing a second transducer and setting up a second
> > station on the bow and transferring the unit back and forth will give
> > you best of both worlds tell you can afford two SI units.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > > Thanks everyone!
> > >
> > > Doug,
> > >
> > > That setup does seem like the optimal way to run it...but I'm not gonna
> > > be able to buy two at once.
> > >
> > > If you had a choice, would you run one on the trolling motor as your
> > > primary, and limit yourself to slow speeds...or off the stern for quick
> > > scans as you check for fish?
> > >
> > > Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I run two SI Systems one on the trolling motor with trolling motor
> > >> mounted transducer to give me "Real Time" Readings. And another SI
> > >> System at the Console with Transom Mounted Transducer. I have them
> > >> InterLinked to share GPS Data. This in my opinion is the ultimate
> > >> set-up.
> > >>
> > >> Not sure yet on Down Imaging on the trolling motor but for my style of
> > >> fishing which is casting away from the boat nothing beats SI on the
> > >> Trolling Motor.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> > Doug, thanks...as usual, one question and answer leads to others....
> > >> >
> > >> > .5 MPH is great to hear, and I will be looking for detail as well, so
> > >> > that is great to hear!
> > >> >
> > >> > When you say "I get good scans by just turning the trolling motor
> > >> > slowly" does that mean yo have your SI transducer mounted on your
> > >> > trolling motor? That sure sounds great for using while you are
> > fishing
> > >> > (and the down imaging would really be the cat's ass for that),
> > what do
> > >> > you use while you are in motion or trying to scan for fish moving at
> > >> > higher speeds?
> > >> >
> > >> > Thanks again!
> > >> >
> > >> > Doug Vahrenberg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> I've seen success from 0.5 mph on Trolling Motor to over 50 mph but
> > >> >> the best range to get the highest level of detail is in 0.5 mph to 4
> > >> >> mph range. Now I prefer to slow scroll speed to 2 to 4 range to get
> > >> >> the highest level of detail. I get good scans by just turning the
> > >> >> trolling motor slowly. All you need it some form of movement to
> > build
> > >> >> great images that will help you see and locate fish and their
> > >> habitat.
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> > Howdy all!
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > New to the group - so I apologize if I'm covering topics already
> > >> >> covered.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > I'll be adding a 997 side imager to the 931 already in the boat in
> > >> >> about
> > >> >> > a month or so (then will have to wait for ice out to use it!)
> > and I
> > >> >> have
> > >> >> > a question about speeds at which I can use it: Is there limit
> > >> (both on
> > >> >> > the high end and the low end) where I can expect useful imaging
> > >> from
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> > unit?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > I'd really like to be able to use it as I am fishing, but that's
> > >> >> > frequently at speeds below 1 MPH with the trolling motor - A
> > friend
> > >> >> has
> > >> >> > a 7 series SI and has said that 3 MPH is the best speed.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > If there are limits on the speeds at which we get useful returns,
> > >> do
> > >> >> we
> > >> >> > have any idea yet how the down imaging will be effected?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > Thanks for your help!
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

For gods sake get me off the imaging site I have tried a few times I just want
to stop the emails please

--- In sideimaging@yahoogroups.com, "tles124" <tles124@...> wrote:
>
> Happy New Year to All from Collinsville, OK.
> Wishing everyone to find their own pot of gold on the side imaging.
>