Anyone running one of these? Looking for feedback. Mulling over the 360 and the multi unit versions.
Anyone running one of these? Looking for feedback. Mulling over the 360 and the multi unit versions.
2013 Ranger Z521 | 250 Merc Pro XS
I'm using the Sea Clear harness. Very very happy with it.
Sorry, no feedback on the Sonar Pros but I'm sure it's very similar.
Only downside is price and if you switch sonar brands or the power cord changes
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It's actually very easy to build your own harness for less than what they charge. It's not like an ECU wiring harness with tons of wires, its literally just a positive and negative from each unit.
Last edited by alpine4x4; 01-06-2021 at 11:53 AM.
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Originally Posted by alpine4x4
I agree, it's very simply to build your own harness if you have the proper tools and skill set.
2020 Ranger 521L Tour, 300 Mercury, 112 Minn Kota Ultrex
3 12" Helix Units, Mega Si, Mega Di, Mega 360, Garmin 8412 W LiveScope mounted on Rite Hite Turret.
If you have the skill set to install any of these you have the skill set to make your own for less
You can buy the proper tools and materials and still come in around half the cost and be able to do this again for even cheaper the next time
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Ultrex 80/45 24v, Helix 8 G3N SI+. Helix 10 G4N DI+, Helix 3GN DI
I have been doing this exact same thing for years. Only I have been using upsized power leads over what they are using. I use the same weatherproof fuse holders, the same protective cover, soldering and heat shrinking all connections/connectors. Because I have some of these supplies already on hand and bought them in bulk, it is hard to get an exact cost number. My best guess (using 8 gauge as the main feed to both dash and bow) is that I built mine for under 1/2 of what they charge. I believe it is closer to 1/3 the cost. Of course, that does not account for anything for my time.
So it depends if you have the tools and skills along with the time or not to do this yourself. If not, then it looks like they build a nice product.
<-- Might need to pick that up depending on the route I go.
Great feedback and it is awesome some of you are making these. I am more mechanically inclined than I am with electrical matters. Though I've installed several sets on HID Headlamps in the past on motorcycles, that doesn't count because they were plug n play and finding places for the ballasts, lol. Recently replaced rivets on two compartment lids and made a custom storage container for my birds but for electronics I am just going to pay to have it done. Even if I bought the materials and tools, assuming I efficiently installed it in 1 day, I'm going to say it'll take at least two days of my time. I will pay the cost to give me more 2 days on the water a year.
2013 Ranger Z521 | 250 Merc Pro XS
Are you soldering all your positive (and negative) leads together and making it one connection at the battery?
Building my own harness!
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Discussed my plan for dual helix 12's at bow and console with the dealer I go to and they said my 2013 came with 14 gauge wire which isn't sufficient for dual graphs at a single location, you get the flickering/voltage issues. They would re-wire with 10 or 8 gauge for the install, which wasn't needed for my current setup. Sounds like they "build" their own for customers.
Are you guys who made your own running individual lines for each unit or just running 1 or 2 main lines? Like 1 8 gauge spliced off to 2 bow and 2 console units? Or single wires to bow and console, each supplying power to 2 units. I just want to make sure I am getting as much clarity as I can.
2013 Ranger Z521 | 250 Merc Pro XS
I run 6ga from battery to fuse block and then run 10ga from the block to each unit.
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Note:
Wire comes in diferent classes and styles
If you really want to go all out check the number of strands and the size of the strands of the wire your buying
I use a 6AWG low resistantce welding wire that has 3 times the number of strands then standard wire from my battery to a bluesea fuse block and then 10 awg hook up wire to each graph
See each size wire has at least 3 and up to 6 different styles of stranding
Example:
10 AWG comes in 3 styles
37/26 = 37 strands of 26awg wire
49/27 = 49 strands of 27awg wire
105/30 = 105 strands of 30awg wire
The last one 105/30 is the best for this application the smaller the strand the lower the resistance and the more strands handles higher current/voltage levels
Look up 10awg “Hook Up” wire most of these are the 105/30 tinned wire
It is designed for very high end car audio systems
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"The handicapped angler"
Check this out.....an option is to also look at the custom button. Simple. Easy. Cheap.
They were great to work with.
https://www.gregsmarinewiresupply.com/
See this is the way to go if your not that skilled at creating your own harness
hell 10 foot of 6 awg is only 17 dollars with connectors and colored heat shrink
I don't see custom cables for under 8 awg but I bet they will do it if you contact them
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Whatever wire you get make sure it is tinned. If you get Marine grade it will be very fine stranded and individually tinned to retain flexibility. And don't solder it, crimp it with marine connectors. The cost difference is not much. JMO Bob
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