After years of fishing from my brother's boat, last summer I joined the ranks of boat owners with a 2005 Lund 1800 Explorer SS. It was equipped with a MK Powerdrive and 2 Lowrance graphs.
I decided to upgrade the trolling motor to an 80# Terrova with I Pilot; can't wait for day when the TM and HB to communicate with each other.
I also bought 2 798c si units this winter. I would like to explain how I intend to rig the boat, and I am looking for corrections/improvements to my idea. The first unit will be mounted on the console, with the transducer mounted on the transom. I also bought the WeatherSense and an Interlink module. I am going to mount the WS to the console mounted unit, and then to the Interlink.
The second unit I want to have the ability to mount both on the bow and on the console. I would like to mount on the console so I can use the GPS capabilites and look at the contour map (Lakemaster chip), while using the sonar on the first console unit. When mounted on the bow, it will be connected to the SI transducer on the TM and to the Interlink module. I have already exchanged the transom mount transducer for the TM transducer; very nice sevice touch on the part of HB.
So a couple questions, appears that I will need a mount for the console (MS M) and a power line. Anything else for the second console mounting? Since I am using just the GPS feature, don't need a transducer line? If I mark waypoints on the GPS console unit, will it sync with the Interlink and the other unit when it is connected to the Interlink at the bow? Or will I need to connect it to the Interlink module when mounted at the console.
And finally, I think I know the answer but want to be sure, can you run 2 units off 1 transducer? Can the 2 units on the console both share the transom mounted transducer?
Thanks for help and insight, can't wait for the water to turn soft.
Nick