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    I ordered from Hodges Marine on Dec 17 with...

    I ordered from Hodges Marine on Dec 17 with original ship date of Jan 10. Have received 6 or 7 updates since. Current ship date is mid April for the unit and late May for the Y cable.
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    Amp Hours Needed

    Strongly considering switching out lead/acid TM batteries to LiFePO4 primarily for weight savings. Have a Z520 with a 250 SHO and 112# Ultrex. Not a tournament fisherman. Typical day is 3-4 hours...
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    The vendor offers two sizes, one for 4-6" jps and...

    The vendor offers two sizes, one for 4-6" jps and one for 8-12" jps. So it seems to make a difference.
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    Jack Plate Size

    I want to install a digital indicator for my Atlas hydraulic jack plate and need to figure out what size I have. Entire setback from the transom to motor mount is 9" but this is comprised of the...
  5. Thread: Curious fish

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    Let's switch gears here a bit. Being from LA,...

    Let's switch gears here a bit. Being from LA, the first fish image, (closest too the bottom of the pic), if this was recorded in South LA, I would have to interpret as a gar, as nothing else we...
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    Your creek channel is a text book example of...

    Your creek channel is a text book example of bottom facing away and towards sonar source. The image at the bottom of your first post is a fish and a shadow. I think you can see the fins and tail...
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    I'm no expert, but you have some incredibly well...

    I'm no expert, but you have some incredibly well organized fish, assuming they are the white lines and you anchor holes are the shadow. You have a fish for each depression, even in the double set...
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    So, my take away from all this is, if the small...

    So, my take away from all this is, if the small heading deflection isn't bothering me, leave the puck where it is near the xducer which is my preference.
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    Yes it is the Link version with updated software...

    Yes it is the Link version with updated software and you are right about the rendundancy. I only use the MK data when I'm at the bow and that means the TM is deployed. When running or on fast idle...
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    I have Solix 10s on the bow and console. The...

    I have Solix 10s on the bow and console. The error was calculated using the compass and the known heading my bow was pointing in my driveway. The compass deflects about 10 degrees east at the...
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    Yes I know how to locate an area without...

    Yes I know how to locate an area without interference. If you look at the wider area pic, you will see a compass on the gunnel in the foreground. That is the first location on the port side that is...
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    Heading Sensor Accuracy

    Recently installed a Humminbird GPS puck with heading sensor. Wanted it as close to my transom transducer as possible so I siliconed in place on the transom gunnel about 2 ft forward of the xducer...
  13. Thread: Bravo on SHO

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    Finally got to test out the new Bravo. WOT rpms...

    Finally got to test out the new Bravo. WOT rpms up as much as 500 (5422 - 5925), lost 1mph on top end, and hole shot improved about 25%. Was only expecting a 300 +/- 50 rpm increase going from the...
  14. Thread: Bravo on SHO

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    Max RPM from the NEMA 2000 link was 5422. Should...

    Max RPM from the NEMA 2000 link was 5422. Should be at least 5700. Previous owner said he was turning 6200 but ran the same top end speed as me. I think he was running his motor too high on the...
  15. Thread: Bravo on SHO

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    Yeah there was a splined spacer (YD-SP) that sat...

    Yeah there was a splined spacer (YD-SP) that sat just below the washer/castle nut stack. I removed it.
  16. Thread: Bravo on SHO

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    Used all the parts in the kit. Nothing re-used...

    Used all the parts in the kit. Nothing re-used from the original prop setup. Can't wait to try it. Too bad all the news channels are saying I'm about to get Biblical rains. Don't know if the...
  17. Thread: Bravo on SHO

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    Bravo on SHO

    Just replaced my Yamaha Vmax series T1 27P with a Bravo 1 25P. Used all the parts in the Flow-Torq II 835274Q1 kit. Have the thrust washer oriented properly as I have read (larger opening towards...
  18. Thread: Link or not?

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    Thanks, didn't know about that setting, just...

    Thanks, didn't know about that setting, just assumed it would automatically compensate like spot lock. Will have to give it a try.
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    I use mine, but unlike spot lock, it won't adjust...

    I use mine, but unlike spot lock, it won't adjust speed to compensate for wind/waves so you either start upwind from your intended contour depth or you adjust as needed. Maybe there's something...
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    Exactly. So folks don't get to thinking we...

    Exactly. So folks don't get to thinking we turned this into a prop thread, the original question was whether or not my Solix was displaying correct data. Didn't know if I needed a special HB cable....
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    800 RPM is a BIG difference. I ran at multiple...

    800 RPM is a BIG difference. I ran at multiple trim and JP positions and 5422 was the best I could get. Was even up on the pad to the point of chine walking. Since my post, I was able to locate a...
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    Solix and NMEA 2000

    Recently acquired a used Z520c with Yamaha VF250 SHO. Original owner bought new and came dealer rigged with bow and console Lowrance HDS Gen 1. Switched out Lowrance to Solix 10s G2. Plugged...
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