Why you should upgrade to the Ghost

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Hey guys,

I just dropped another article on M3 Outdoors discussing the Ghost TM. While there are many great features, there is one feature that set's it apart from the rest! Give it a read:
https://www.m3outdoors.com/post/why-...lowrance-ghost

Thanks, Mike

[JTN]

Wouldn't you have to carry a volt meter along to figure out what battery died and do a little rewiring first?

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Wouldn't you have to carry a volt meter along to figure out what battery died and do a little rewiring first?

Before I switched to lithium, I carried one in the boat. It was a cheap one, but when I got my 1st boat I was having trouble with either the battery or the charger so even after I charged overnight I would test each TM battery. Eventually, I determined it was the charger and replaced it..just always carried one. Now, there is a bluetooth app with my lithium batteries so I know what the charge amps and volts are for each battery as well as their percentage. It's such a nice feature!

[MBDiagMan]

What is the typical installation cost for the ghost? How many hours of shop time?

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What is the typical installation cost for the ghost? How many hours of shop time?

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Took me about an hour and a half with a buddy. Holes line up with other TMs

[Marc Marcantonio]

What is the typical installation cost for the ghost? How many hours of shop time?

It took me about three hours time by myself to remove my Maxxum and add the Ghost. I like to take my time and customize everything I can. It wasn't hard since you won't have to do any drilling, and if you mount the base first and follow the directions, you can do it by yourself without too much effort. Lifting off your old motor is the most strenuous part.

[Up North Kitty]

Would love to upgrade. Still waiting on the 52" 48" is worthless up here in the north

[MBDiagMan]

I currently have a MinKota Maxxum. If I am reading the above correctly, the ghost bolts into the very same holes?

Also I wonder if I could get anything for the minnkota on the used market.

[Marc Marcantonio]

I currently have a MinKota Maxxum. If I am reading the above correctly, the ghost bolts into the very same holes?

Also I wonder if I could get anything for the minnkota on the used market.

Yes, holes for Maxxum are the same; easy swap. The Ghost will be perfectly located when swapped for a Maxxum. There is a market for used motors.

[Natch64]

For all you inland fishermen, the Ghost description specifically states “Freshwater Only”. However, many of us fish tidal rivers, with tannic and brackish water, more than we do lakes. Is there anyone out there running a Ghost, that fishes brackish water and if so, can it handle the small amounts of salt from a corrosion standpoint?

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For all you inland fishermen, the Ghost description specifically states “Freshwater Only”. However, many of us fish tidal rivers, with tannic and brackish water, more than we do lakes. Is there anyone out there running a Ghost, that fishes brackish water and if so, can it handle the small amounts of salt from a corrosion standpoint?

Technically, I fish brackish water here in the California Delta. I don't believe it's a good comparison though because where I fish is really far from incoming salt.

[MBDiagMan]

I have the transducer that came with 7ti2 mounted the Maxxum trolling motor. Will I need to budget for a different transducer and/or mounting bracket for the ghost?

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I have the transducer that came with 7ti2 mounted the Maxxum trolling motor. Will I need to budget for a different transducer and/or mounting bracket for the ghost?

The Ghost comes with a built in (up-gradable) DHI transducer so you're good.

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TTT

[ike12]

Thanks can you clarify, in your article you state "is it the perfect trolling motor" NO, I get it nothing is perfect but what is your reasoning behind a NO? what would make it perfect? Just wondering I already decided to upgrade next season either way. Thanks

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Thanks can you clarify, in your article you state "is it the perfect trolling motor" NO, I get it nothing is perfect but what is your reasoning behind a NO? what would make it perfect? Just wondering I already decided to upgrade next season either way. Thanks

Hey Ike, the reason I said it's not "perfect" because it's Lowrance's 1st generation and it's only going to get better. There is still some noise when turning, not like the Ultrex, but I think it can be silent over time. The arrow indicator will have some lag when moving the pedal very slowly, but will catch up when you move it a little faster. Not a big deal, but again room to improve. Other than that, it's a beast and I love it.

[ike12]

Great, Thanks.. 1year was my hold up as well.. Looks great though. Thanks

[721Proxs]

TY for the article! I was wondering if the MK460PC was compatible with Lithium batteries and now I know!

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TY for the article! I was wondering if the MK460PC was compatible with Lithium batteries and now I know!

It is and you have to use it on the Gel setting. Lithiums want 14.2v and I'm getting 13.6-13.9v in the Gel setting

[Chelsea FC]

Has anyone had an issue running Livescope with Ghost? Heard the arrow has some lag that makes it not ideal for LS