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BQuiz
I need advice, since I’m not very experienced with bass boat electronics.
1. I have a 2014 Z118C with Lowrance Elite 7HDI units flush mounted at the console and bow from the factory. They are linked together with a cable. I have a thru-hull transducer in the rear bilge for 2D sonar, depth on plane, and down imaging. I also have a Lowrance thru-hull temperature sensor back there. Does great and both units read from it. My bow unit has a transducer for the 2D and down imaging mounted to the Fortrex head.
I want to upgrade to Lowrance Elite 9 TI2 units, flush mounted at the console and bow. (Bigger, touchscreen, better mapping and imaging)
2. For the console unit, can I connect to the existing thru-hull transducer for 2D/depth on plane, or will I have to take it out and epoxy in a new one? I’m guessing I can Y-Cable and run a 2-in-1 off the transom/jack plate for SI/DI? Can I use existing thru-hull temp sensor somehow? What would I need to also see engine data on the console unit from my 150 ProXS?
3. Transducer on the bow unit is easy, just mounting to the head of my Fortrex again for now. The two units will wirelessly talk, but I guess the bow unit will just pull temp from the 3-in-1 transducer that will be up front? Don’t suppose I can use existing cable that runs between my HDIs for anything?
Thanks!