Hey all,

So I currently have an Elite 7ti Totalscan mounted at the console of my boat, along with a Hook2-5X on the bow. Transducer cable for Hook2 unit got pinched by my Minn Kota Powerdrive, rendering that unit more or less inoperable. I recently purchased an Elite 9ti from Cabela's during the current sale. It also has Totalscan (which I will not be installing again). I also have kicking around an HDI transducer from a dead Hook 4 (000-10976-001). My Plan is to install the HDI xducer to the trolling motor. My question is, should I mount the elite 9 to the console and move the 7 to the bow, or to use the 9 at the bow.

Second question: The mapping chips that come with the units...should they be in the units at all times? I was under the impression this was not necessary as maps came preloaded.

Thanks in Advance