Lowrance Update 25.1 Video and Description of Features

[Marc Marcantonio]

Thanks for that info!! Let us know.

Well I haven't hit the water yet, but after powering up my Pros today to check out some features, I noticed that the message saying the system is finalizing has disappeared completely. That message no longer shows on either of my Pro units.

[Marc Marcantonio]

I see they updated it for the SS3D box as well... I wonder if they actually changed anything or if they just bumped up the version numbers to match. Seems a bunch of us SS3D users are still using the 18.x version over the (previously) current version of 22.1 due to superier range of the older firmware.

Eh, maybe I'll try it this weekend...

I will know if the rain lets up and I can fish next week. The update for the 3D is probably just a communication compatibility upgrade, but we can hope for more! Either way, I'm keeping my 3D.

[78Staff]

I will know if the rain lets up and I can fish next week. The update for the 3D is probably just a communication compatibility upgrade, but we can hope for more! Either way, I'm keeping my 3D.

yeah I installed it to my Pro's and the SS3D box today, will test things out over the weekend. Still running Ghost 1.2, so not sure if 1.3 will be required for some of the (possible) depth routing updates...

[MoBob]

I did 3 lives and an AT1 on the water this morning. Big improvement in image quality and stability with the AT1.

[Marc Marcantonio]

I did 3 lives and an AT1 on the water this morning. Big improvement in image quality and stability with the AT1.

Nice!

[Kdixer]

No ghost update to use 25.1 at least at this time. The release notes are ambiguous whether the contour follow feature applies to the Ghost as well as the Recon, but since it says trolling motors (plural) I am hopeful it applies to the Ghost as well. Won't know until I get out on the water and try it.

Depth routing does work with the Ghost. From what I can tell, the screen being displayed needs to have a chart shown in order for the feature to appear in the trolling motor menu on the MFD. The option will not appear if the current screen does not contain the chart. Split screen is fine as long as 1 section has a chart.

It can take a bit to load the proposed route depending on complexity of the contour lines at your current position. The depth routing feature is really nice.

[WisconsinF]

Well I haven't hit the water yet, but after powering up my Pros today to check out some features, I noticed that the message saying the system is finalizing has disappeared completely. That message no longer shows on either of my Pro units.

As of this morning 3/15/25 both my Pro 10s still showing message. Hard reset also performed.

[Zone18]

My two elite fs graphs only showed this message on first boot and shutdown after the upgrade. The second reboot did not show this message. I upgraded using a memory card in the MFD.

[78Staff]

I see they updated it for the SS3D box as well... I wonder if they actually changed anything or if they just bumped up the version numbers to match. Seems a bunch of us SS3D users are still using the 18.x version over the (previously) current version of 22.1 due to superier range of the older firmware.

Eh, maybe I'll try it this weekend...

Seems like v25 kills temp on SS3D for me... didn't want to waste too much time on the water t/s so just reverted back to 18 for now...

[78Staff]

Depth routing does work with the Ghost. From what I can tell, the screen being displayed needs to have a chart shown in order for the feature to appear in the trolling motor menu on the MFD. The option will not appear if the current screen does not contain the chart. Split screen is fine as long as 1 section has a chart.

It can take a bit to load the proposed route depending on complexity of the contour lines at your current position. The depth routing feature is really nice.

I actually forgot to check this dangit lol. But to be honest , I don't have much use for it on my shallow flat , florida lakes

[dkinney6]

Updated Pro12 and Live16 vis SD card. No issues with Live update. Pro gives updating message upon restart reported by others. Have restarted unit many times, but not been on the water.

By the way, will the follow contour work only with CMap? I run Navionics - it's better for most lakes in OH.

Probably beating a dead horse here, but Orbit function with Ghost ever gonna happen? Some reported it works on Recon, but I haven't heard anything definitive.

[WisconsinF]

Just spent some time with the local Lowrance rep at our area Cabela's. We updated all the units with his micro SD card....the Pro units all have the updating message when rebooted no others do. He's going to call Lowrance Monday and get back to me. I'll report if I hear anything back.

[justinp61]

Updated Pro12 and Live16 vis SD card. No issues with Live update. Pro gives updating message upon restart reported by others. Have restarted unit many times, but not been on the water.

By the way, will the follow contour work only with CMap? I run Navionics - it's better for most lakes in OH.

Probably beating a dead horse here, but Orbit function with Ghost ever gonna happen? Some reported it works on Recon, but I haven't heard anything definitive.

The notes specifically mention C-Map.

"Depth Routing:
Depth Routing is a new feature for Lowrance trolling motors. Depth Routing utilizes our CMAP charts to create dynamic routes on the fly to always keep the boat in a desired depth. By setting the upper and lower depth limit, the Lowrance display will find areas on the chart within these boundaries and continuously draw a route that the boat can follow. The trolling motor can navigate this route for you as you fish."

[78Staff]

The notes specifically mention C-Map.

"Depth Routing:
Depth Routing is a new feature for Lowrance trolling motors. Depth Routing utilizes our CMAP charts to create dynamic routes on the fly to always keep the boat in a desired depth. By setting the upper and lower depth limit, the Lowrance display will find areas on the chart within these boundaries and continuously draw a route that the boat can follow. The trolling motor can navigate this route for you as you fish."

I guess the real question is will it work with Onboard CMap, or does it require a paid card/subscription.

[bloodman]

I guess the real question is will it work with Onboard CMap, or does it require a paid card/subscription.

I frkn hate those cmaps but might have to use it if I ever get my Recon

[gabernet]

Can Marc or someone please report the proper procedure for the 25.1 update using SD chip, and the "load and boot" routine related to an install with 4x HDS units, Ghost, and AT1 Module? Do you power off all devices and load chip/install individually at power up for each device, or have everything ON (including AT Module) except for one unit and the do the load so the system can "see" other devices on network? Is it somehow important to do the AT module first, as Marc shows in his video? If you load update successfully onto one unit only (everything else no power) will the network prompt to install update across devices when they power up? Thx, for tips detail on this, don't want to goof it up for multi-devices.

[BigCranks]

I see the s3100h module is mentioned for changes. I assume if you are running the s3100 module without heave compensation the 25.1 revision should be loaded for the s3100 as well?

[Basshopper]

Today I updated 15 Pros and FS unit and NOT ONE had the issue you all are having. Just sayin.

[78Staff]

Today I updated 15 Pros and FS unit and NOT ONE had the issue you all are having. Just sayin.

lol

[justinp61]

Today I updated 15 Pros and FS unit and NOT ONE had the issue you all are having. Just sayin.

I don't know that mine have any issues, the message isn't even annoying, it's just there. Just sayin.