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    Bow unit takes a while to find bottom

    This may be the wrong forum, please move if so. I have a 36v Ultrex with US2 built in transducer going to a Lowrance HDS 7 Gen 2. It regularly takes 1 minute or more to find the bottom after deploying the trolling motor. This happens regardless of when the unit is powered on. Any suggestions?
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    I've had that issue at times. It always seem to find it with in a min or two. If it starts to take longer than say 5 min, I wouldn't be too concerned. But that's just me, maybe !
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    Do you keep the unit powered on when the trollng motor is stowed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonestrollingmotor View Post
    Do you keep the unit powered on when the trollng motor is stowed?
    It varies. I had read that could be an issue, so I've alternated leaving it on vs powering off when stowed to see if there is a difference--there doesn't seem to be. I've tried powering off the console unit also to see if it makes a difference, and that hasn't helped either.
    2005 Nitro NX882 single console
    Mercury 150 XR6 1B042145
    36V 112 lbs thrust MinnKota Ultrex