Wedge for the Ghost

[jtrac]

Seems to be a common issue with some of the Tritons but since I have no experience with it I thought I would ask for tips, if there are any. I haven't had the opportunity to really use the Lowrance Ghost and the bow graph, a 12" HDS Live with Active Target so I'm not sure what to expect. I've read a number of comments about the tm needing a wedge on Triton boats to level it out. I went out in the garage and looked at how the bow of the boat angles down and tried to imagine how that might affect the Active Target and/or the nose cone transducer. I know the AT transducer can be adjusted so maybe it isn't an issue. I have changed out the batteries to lithium since I did the break in so not as much weight in the back end which I guess will have some affect and maybe make the angle of the tm even further under the boat. I don't know if I need to do anything before I can get it on the water and play with the tm and Live or just go ahead and wedge it. The common wedge solution seems to be a 5 degree one.

[SteveS]

It works better with a wedge. Rangers too. Any boat that tapers down in the front does better with a wedge. It's a geometry thing. If not straight up and down, when turning, the beam sweeps down and away.

[bbqpitboss]

Wedge works great. They’re a little spendy but work great .

[jtrac]

Any recommendations?

[SteveS]

Any recommendations?

Ashmore Marine Products.

[jtrac]

Took the boat out today and did the thing I saw on a video using a torpedo level and some coins. When I got home I used the tongue jack to reach level with the coins in the same spot I did on the lake. Went to the front and checked the level of the nose. To get to level I would need to raise the front end of the trolling motor bracket about a half inch. Does that sound right?

[SlumpGumpy]

I have a 2013 20xs
i needed the wedge for my ultrex, when I switched to ghost I noticed the angle wasn’t as bad…thought it was strange but now I’m running wedges with the ghost

[SCOTT39]

I don't have a wedge and can see my bait straight down at least 80' with AT. My speed is about 3.5 mph. So that's not an issue. Ghost shaft is not plumb. I really don't see need for a wedge. 2022 TRX Patriot.

[duracraftman]

I bought one second hand because I wasn't willing to buy one at full retail. I haven't noticed any increase in performance but I would say that it sits on the deck better and looks better overall. I would lower your expectations on anything like a clearer image on your graph or faster trolling speeds, but if you're willing to spend the money on it, I'd say its worth it.

[bbqpitboss]

It also lowers the head of the trolling motor when stowed so you can get your cover on.