Bought a new RT178 last weekend. Came stock with 12V MK Edge 45lb TM and a Lowrance Hook at the console.

I have an 80lb thrust MK Ultrex iPilot Link, an angled BBT bow mount, a TM transducer bracket, and a 10in Helix MSI arriving in the mail today. Made room for the third battery last night for the 24v upgrade, but have not done the wiring.

I plan to mount the msi transducer to the Ultrex and bow mount my Helix (then add the Mega360 this winter). Will upgrade the console electronics separately (likely a second helix to link w/separate transom mounted msi ducer unless advised otherwise). Anyone done a similar install on a RT178 or similar boat? Any wiring issues I need to look out for (e.g., in-line breakers, running new wires for 24v system, etc.)? Any thoughts on what console unit I should go with next? Primarily fish small private waters (occasionally will fish lake Athens).

Thanks