I never understood why people mess with EZ Steer in an outboard to outboard set up. These are way easier and a lot less expensive. Panther Marine 55-2401 Auxiliary Motor Steering Kit-Zinc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E1OBTI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fk4YCb168BSYD Sent from my SM-G975U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
For outboard to outboard this might be easier. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Panther-Auxiliary-Motor-Steering-Kit-for-use-with-Trolling-Motors-up-to-25-HP/33707634 Sent from my SM-G975U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Do you want to be able to take it off and put it back on easily? If not, you could remove the 2 screw clamps and pads. That would probably give you another 1/2" to 3/4". You would need to bolt in on then though. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
I kind of feel your pain. I have gone from readings like these, to my unit refusing to find bottom. There is another firmware update out that I am anxious to try. I am a pretty technical guy, but sometimes find my Helix frustrating. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
NMEA2000 power is isolated from unit power. You will need to power the head unit separately. I'm surprised that you feel you need the separate antenna, but you should be able to configure which GPS antenna and heading sensor to use, assuming your system allows that. SIMNET is essentially NMEA2000, so all devices should talk to each other. Be sure to follow a true trunk line/ drop line config with tees and terminators. Only one power tap for the network. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Well, I don't agree. But to each his own. Our largest fish typically come on wire divers, and have had no problem landing 30 pound salmon on 600LCs. I run only Tekota LCs, and use 600s for riggers and wire divers / slide divers, and 700s and 800s for junk lines. Never had an issue with torque or drag. Unless you are talking about the ones that just came out this month. I have no experience with them. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Spoon color is important. Spoon size, weight, the targeted fish, current, water depth, etc. are just as important. The last couple years we have been monitoring boat speed and presentation and what is producing, then trying to duplicate. Slow speeds might mean super slims. Higher speeds might mean NK Mags. Keep in mind that your wires and junk rods should help you determine what type of spoon to run. As far as colors, black, green, black & green get a lot of run time. Glow spoons run early. Blues and purples get run time in bright sun as the morning moves on. When flasher flies get bit on outside turns, we switch to heavier, bigger spoons and speed up. Everything in your spread should match what is producing. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Meh. I was a bit underwhelmed with my experience. I put one on my Wellcraft back a few years ago. It was a hard top, not an arch. It had a bit of a low spot. Fit and finish to me was ok for the price. I never really loved the look of it, but it was very functional. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Always above, or your line will get into the paddle wheel. I actually hook my Scotty pinch pad release to the shaft of the black release that is hooked to the probe. I prefer the pinch pad style, and the Scotty ones last forever. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Maybe. It depends. I have bought 2 new boats. A 24' Wellcraft and a 19' Alumacraft. The Alumacraft is holding its value pretty well, as it was a leftover. The Wellcraft was a different story. $25 grand will get you a 16' Tracker, or a new boat OR a new motor, but not both... Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
The Cannons always break at the retriever end. I made a mod to mine and added a large split ring (key ring), and just added a large snap swivel to the retriever line. Kind of hard to explain so I will take a pic next time I'm at the boat. The Cannons can still be added without cutting off the termination, which is why I prefer them to the Scotty. Plus, the pulley should be easier on the coated cable. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app