How well do these stay on? Do I need to worry about the cover on the bow unit flying off going down the highway? I never trusted the Lowrance covers and would strap them on just in case, but the Humminbird covers seem to be more secure.
How well do these stay on? Do I need to worry about the cover on the bow unit flying off going down the highway? I never trusted the Lowrance covers and would strap them on just in case, but the Humminbird covers seem to be more secure.
2006 Triton TR196 w/ 200 Optimax \ 2021 AlumaRyder 1860 w/ 200 Rotax
I for one wouldn’t trust it to stay on
They are to flexible and the wind could get under it rather easily
With that said I did forget to pull it off the bow unit one day and made a 5 mile run down the lake and it was still on when I got there
But when you consider traffic and the wind big trucks can push as they go by and air currents coming off your vehicle I would be worried
"The handicapped angler"
I strap mine to the unit because I don’t trust them to stay on.
Last edited by Jig_Man; 10-18-2020 at 11:00 AM.
Covers for Solix stay on. I kept two bow Solix 12 on all of 2020 without issue.
They do stay on well but over 70mph anything not nailed down can blow off.
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
Velcro strap
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
HB Solix 12 G3 MSI+, Solix 12 G2 MSI+, Solix G2 MDI+, Solix 12 2d/gps, Ultrex Mega360, Mega Live
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These work well also:
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6261-1.../dp/B00AHV3DMO
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Thanks. I don’t like leaving things to chance and it’s easy enough to put some kind of strap on to secure it so that is what I will do.
2006 Triton TR196 w/ 200 Optimax \ 2021 AlumaRyder 1860 w/ 200 Rotax
Mine have stayed on all year at speeds up to 75mph. I have two 12's on the bow.
Perhaps when located at the bow there is a drafting effect from the truck and they really aren't subjected to much wind?Originally Posted by jrkb8
2006 Triton TR196 w/ 200 Optimax \ 2021 AlumaRyder 1860 w/ 200 Rotax
A strap or bungy is much cheaper than a new Solix cover
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
I use the big rubber coated twist ties. Walmart has them, cheap and effective. You can use two of them to get around larger items.
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If I wasn't lost, I'd surely know where I was going!
Hanete 12 Pack 36 inch Reusable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMTZ5RM...p_mob_ap_share
These work great for a helix 12. 2 on each unit. Looks clean. image.jpg
Ultrex 112 ipilot link MDI....Mega Live Targetlock….360 Mega….Helix 12 MSI G4N ……Helix 12 MDI G4N .....Helix 12 MDI G3N .....Helix 12 MSI G2N.....Helix 12 SI G2N...
8’ AA Raptors
I tow mine all over and never have lost a cover. Garmin 93sv, helix 10, solix 12.
Murray State Alum
2007 Champion 210 with all the toys
But if you do, you won't like the cost of them.
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
HB Solix 12 G3 MSI+, Solix 12 G2 MSI+, Solix G2 MDI+, Solix 12 2d/gps, Ultrex Mega360, Mega Live
NRA Life Member
-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour-
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