Who's running it ? Does it make that much of a difference ? Want to know before I drop $ 400 into some wires.
Who's running it ? Does it make that much of a difference ? Want to know before I drop $ 400 into some wires.
Spro = If you throw it, they will come!!!
The Sea Clear harness appears well built, but you could build the same harness with some 10awg tinned marine duplex wire and heat shrink crimp connectors. And for way less than $400.00. If you feel you have the know-how to build your own harness, and have the right tools, I’d recommend saving the money. If you prefer to buy pre-assembled there are some cheaper options. BassCat has similar harnesses for quite a bit less.
https://basscatstore.com/breakers-2.aspx
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BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
"It's just fishing"
I had it put on my boat - big difference in performance all way around
I've got it as well. It definitely fixed voltage drop across my graphs. I'd buy it again. I really like the connectors, and having an actual on/off switch.
'99 Cobra 201D
Merc 250 Pro Xs 4 stroke
2013 Bullet 21XRD
2020 Mercury 300R 1E080760
3 Garmin 126SV
LVS34/LVS32
Ultrex with iPilot Link
8' Raptors
Good investment and does make a difference.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
It's going to depend on how your graphs are currently wired. If they're already wired properly you may not notice a difference. Anyone who says try the Sea Clear will always improve your graphs is biased and not telling you the truth.
It's not a magic harness that just makes your graphs better. It's a way to deliver maximum voltage to your graphs. What is the current voltage at your graphs?
Exactly right. In no way will a harness improve your image quality, unless the previous connection was so bad the graph barely had enough voltage to stay on. If these graphs were so sensitive to voltage, why don’t they quit working towards the end of the day as your battery voltage drops?
These pre made harness kits are a big money maker for their manufacturers. There is a reason why so many shops have hopped on the trend. Far better off just buying the components yourself, would likely save a bunch of money and be able to set it up exactly how you need it.
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
$400.00 now? Mine was $200.00 2 years ago.
If you're having issues as I did.. By all means YES... or make your own modeled after there's.
Make your own IF you are having issues due to insufficient voltage. These harnesses are NOT a miracle cure all.
Lightning 6
2007 TR-196DC
I added one recently, took advantage of TW's Memorial Day Stackable sale so was essentially 25% off. Have 1 Live, 2 Carbons, and AT. Units do power up faster, and I also think the screens are clearer, and voltages are higher on each unit. For the clarity, it could be that I also installed a 3DSS transducer replacing an older LSS-2 at the same time - but AT is also cleaner as well. I do feel it was worth it - pricing on quality marine wire has gone up in cost like everything else these days. If you have the proper tools you could build a similar setup for less, but the ready made convenience is nice too :).
Last edited by 78Staff; 06-25-2022 at 10:39 PM.
I did anchor marine 8 ga tinned marine wire to a blue sea fuse box, 100 bucks later I have zero voltage drop, well actually 150 with fuse box
Ron Fears
Stroker/300XS
1E003823
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
Yeah I think I paid 200 couple years ago. Biased?- I don’t give a shit if u buy them or not. My factory rigged units were shutting off on own, having seizures from time to time etc. so if yours working to your satisfaction then I wouldn’t mess with it; if problems do it
Yes, it makes a difference
2022 Ranger Z520R | 2022 Platinum F250
Apex 19 | (2) Apex 16's | Mega 360 | Mega Live
Place your electronics on a dedicated battery will also improve voltage and current draw.