Fishing and heading towards a waypoint on my unit , I hit spot lock was about 50’ away from waypoint on Carbon then after the spot lock anchored itself the waypoint was no longer in front of my bow but now either to the left or the right How can I correct this and keep it in front of the bow ? Is this the Carbon or Ultrex causing this??
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
First if I am understanding there is no connection possilbe between a Minn Kota and Lowrance product so its all Minn Kota that is the issue.
Were you heading directly into the wind, if there was any?
This is the nature of GPS and why a heading sensor is essential if fishing waypoints at rest. Any current or wind motion will trick the unit into thinking it is now moving that direction. If you have the map set to Heading Up, the unit will spin the map to correspond to the “new” heading. A heading sensor aligns the unit with the bow of the boat regardless of incidental movement.
NoCAL
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
So what should I have it set at instead of heading up?? Point one is my heading sensor correct
Heading Up is correct IF you have a functional heading sensor providing sensor data.
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
Unless you spot lock with the bow facing the wind or current your waypoint isn't going to stay in front of you.
The Carbon has nothing to do with your Ultrex.
you need a Point 1 heading sensor !
Sounds like he does, post #5.Originally Posted by Flipper920
Will check to see that the point one is set for heading data and heading up is still set right , also and make more of a conscious of heading straight into the wind next time I go and try to spot lock to fish a waypoint ..
Your Point-1 must not be working properly. Check your settings to verify all units are using the Point-1 as the source for Heading (under Vessel).
ciao,
Marc
not on the water, but just checked my point one is selected for data sources for heading on my front unit or bow ,and heading up is selected ,should I check the console also or should they be the same and would it matter?
Make sure it’s NOT Auto point 1 selection just point 1
JEFF MURRAY USMC
RANGER Z521C & 15 VERADO PRO 250
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Follow the settings in this article for both your bow and console units:
https://storage.westernbass.com/mag_...ge6/index.html
ciao,
Marc
Thank you Marc, will check those today on my units
Set up just like you described it your article , I think you helped me set it up before when I had questions. Might look into how I’m positioned in the wind the next time and see if that makes a difference
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