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    Lightbulb Garmin Unit/Boat Installation Threads

    Troy has made a few threads pertaining to Garmin installations on boats. Instead of making several sticky's at the top i'll post all the links in this one sticky thread. One can come in here and click to bring up the link to post on it.

    Stratos Installation: http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=708517

    Triton Installation: http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=708522

    Ranger Installation: http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=708519

    Phoenix Installation: http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....84#post9083884

    Ranger RT178: http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=950569


    General installation with pics and parts:

    http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=959006
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    Ranger 521c installation

    Ranger 521c installation
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    Install write up I did on my Ranger RT178C.
    http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1091718
    2020 Ranger RT178C
    Bow: Garmin 93sv uhd & livescope
    Minn Kota Ultrex
    Console: Garmin 73sv uhd
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    Has anyone used coated solid copper wire rather than stranded? I talked to garmin today and they told me to use solid copper???

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    CAN YOU HOOK UP 2 GARMIN 126 UNITS TO ONE LIVE SCOPE TRANSDUCER ON FRONT OF BOAT ? JUST CURIOUS!!!!

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    I used 12-gauge marine tinned wire. Ordered here Greg's Marine Wire Supply (gregsmarinewiresupply.com)


    Quote Originally Posted by Bassed3 View Post
    Has anyone used coated solid copper wire rather than stranded? I talked to garmin today and they told me to use solid copper???
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    Quote Originally Posted by crappie slab View Post
    CAN YOU HOOK UP 2 GARMIN 126 UNITS TO ONE LIVE SCOPE TRANSDUCER ON FRONT OF BOAT ? JUST CURIOUS!!!!
    Yes....network cable from LS box to one head unit and then an ethernet cable from that unit to second unit.
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