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It's the connector for the control board if it's the same as my ultrex. It is not the us2 cable. I'm pretty sure the terrova had models that didn't include the universal sonar transducer.

@kk5fe it's possible I edited it out trying to shorten the video. Thanks

I agree. I have been using it for at least a year now. I haven't had the first issue with it. Thanks

When I wanted to order they where out of stock. I figured they where of the same quality and I was afraid my co-angler would bust my front screen. I haven't compared the the two side by side but looking at my "calibrate garmin livescope compass" video you can see my reflection in it. It's just been so long since I had one I got accustom to seeing it without it.

I'm worried the same thing if a co-angler bust one they may not realize the actual cost. I've now add a second 8616 up front for my co-angler. We fish crappie tournaments so I wanted him to have something good too. With that being said he can't shoot docks very well so needless to say that gets me to thinking all the time when you had the precision sonar did you feel like you had less glare? I may get them and add sun shads for the insurance and possibly a piece of mind.

@Geoonthegrind I really don't think it was as bad but they both have glare. I haven't tried a sun shade yet but I've been looking at them. I think you will be fine with either one. Good luck.

@docjones1522 Glad the video helped you out. Not sure why it would be clicking. Your drag and spool tension knob will need to be adjusted after assembly.

Thanks for the detailed comment. I'll definitely try it the next time I go.

They are gauged out. Thanks for watching

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

I have done it both ways. I got higher percentages and a more accurate icon orientation when doing it that way. If you use the trolling motor it is turned perpendicular to the boat when you are calibrating it. My on screen icon was never close when doing this.

Check out some of my other video's. The video titled "get the most out of your livescope" will help you avoid some frustrating issues. Thanks

In the last 5 years I have went nuts with it. I fished before but not like I do now. I've tried to gain as much knowledge as I could to cut down on the learning curve. I had people tell me it took years to catch bass. I didn't want to wait years. I wanted to have fun now and that's why I try to share what I've learned.

Where is the transducer mounted?

Same thing is happening to me. Going to try disconnecting the network cable next.

They do move up when jerked and sink when you stop reeling. I didn't catch any that day because I broke it on my first cast. I haven't tried the other ones I purchased. Hopefully that will change tomorrow. Tight lines

That was my first cast with that lure for the day. I super glued it back together but I'm worried I'll hook a fish and it break. The fish will have the hooks and I'll have a plastic bill. Thanks

Your welcome. I'm glad it was helpful. Enjoy your new ultrex.

I used the 7 foot megaware.

@@fishnitup thanks

You're so welcome!

This July will make 2 years I've had my boat. It has the thicker hull and I haven't had any issues with it. I haven't heard of any 2022 and up models cracking.

@@fishnitup thanks man.

Wouldn't buy a 21 or older. No peace of mind with the hulls cracking. They cost way too much to be putting up with that. As far as the rest of them go. I think I'd rather buy a used glass boat than spend the money on a new one of these. They cost way too much for what u get. I drove a 1980 with a 150 and a 2080 with a 200. The 1980 was underpowered in my opinion. The 2080 was better but just cost too much.

I did that before I started making videos. I did drill them 1" off the inside of the gunnel. I centered them half way between the console and front of the boat. I used a fish tape to run the wires up to the front fuse block.

@@fishnitup do you like the lights where they are at or do you wish you had them mounted further towards the front of the boat?

Your able to rotate the light. I didn't have any issues that I can remember. Ill post some pictures to the Facebook page. It's linked on my home page.

My understanding of how the calibration works I would say yes. It stabilizes the transducer beam so that it's aligned correctly with the bottom and the boat. It ensures the bottom is correctly oriented. Without it being calibrated the bottom could look steeper or flatter than it really is. Hope that helps.

Lets hope the 2022 and up are good. I've had mine about 18 months. Only time will tell if they are going to crack.

Any issues I had which don't compare to a hull replacement have been fixed quickly without a question. I can hold a conversion at full throttle with the 150 mercury. It's not loud like the bigger engine. Thanks for commenting.

I live within a couple miles of where I fish. The longest trip I have taken was 3 hours and that was the day I brought it home. Besides that I drive 30 to 45 minutes to fish different lake & rivers. I haven't had any issues out of the trailer besides a little rust popping up. Vexus was quick to send me some raptor liner to fix it myself. I'm not driving 3 hours to the dealer for that.

Awesome! Thank you!

Mine wasn't wired under the dash either. I had someone in the vexus owners group tell me it should have been. I had to do the same as you and wire into the trim wires at the throttle lever. Thanks

I'm not going to lie. Doing the blinker trim and the hot foot in the same day was rough. It tested my patience for sure. Thanks

I typically throw everything back unless I take a few home to eat. At that I only take the ones that are around 12". Anything smaller isn't worth cutting up.

@@fishnitup same here, THANK YOU

I appreciate you taking the time to comment. To answer your question I love my boat. I really only wanted the 1880 due to size but I got a good deal on the 1980. It rides really good compared to the ranger rt178c I had before and my 16 foot fiberglass boat. I have rode in 20 and 21 foot glass boats. They take big waves and ride a little smoother but It's still a great boat. Just depends on what you want. I fish a local lake and it's more than enough for what I do. If you can find someone close and take a test ride. That should help with your decision making. It has tons of storage and a large front deck. Everyone is surprised out how much room it has. Hope that helps.

I can tell you first hand that I didn't like it. I came from using the LVS32 and the additional angle on the mount made it difficult for me to find my lure. It also cracked the knobs I'm guessing from the extra leverage of the mount. Good luck

Since changing the mount things are back to normal. It worried me for awhile that I wasted my money on the lvs34. It has great target separation and the ghost tree is gone for the most part.

No but I have been looking at them. Can't decide if I should do blinker trim and a hot foot or the steady cast.

​@@fishnitupI'm a Kayak angler so I'm not exactly sure what the blinker trim or hot foot is? I know the words just not what they are? Highly recommend the steady cast, I can't imagine not having. If someone just beats the bank then they don't need it, anything offshore & fishing waypoints it's very helpful. I can see my waypoint on mapping & same structure on forward or perspective mode with the gride lines on. They both match up perfectly for distance & positioning left, right, straight ahead. I set everything up together so, it wouldn't be the same without now.

Thanks for leaving a comment. I still have some issues with the sun but not near as much as I did with the amber color palette.

No problem. Thanks for commenting.

I've always done about 12 turns. I didn't back it in enough to take all the slack out of the strap. It's really just to make sure I don't lose the boat. I've seen a few guys float the boat off without anything attached and it ended up on the other side of the lake.

I'm not getting any younger. It catches up to me when I go crawling and climbing around. When I first started fishing tournaments I couldn't make it through the day without my back killing me. I can now but it still hurts sometimes. I told my buddy we where racing to see who would break down first when out fishing. Thanks

Glad it was helpful!

Garmin sent a replacement knob that was backordered for 2 months. Hopefully it lasts longer than the first one. I haven't decided if I want to try a motorized pole or not. I like it to follow the trolling motor sometimes and other times I don't.

I use rubber boots when it gets cold. One time I did climb around the bed of the truck because I forgot them. Nothing was going to stop me from fishing.

I'll have to try out the blue color palette. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.