How to Install a Fish Finder | Pro Tips and Tricks for All Models
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
- Installing a fish finder is a manageable DIY job as long as you have a little know-how and some essential tools. And even if you're not up for the job, knowing what a proper installation looks like allows you to assess and troubleshoot your setup. Professional boat rigger Andy Kratochvil of Fish Lectronics (wired2.fish/FishlectronicsRig...) walks us through a detailed step-by-step fish finder installation covering everything from the initial unboxing and parts layout, transducer placement and mounting, to wiring up the head unit.
FISH FINDER & POWER
• FISH FINDER - Humminbird SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3: Buy at Bass Pro Shops (bit.ly/45T3jyx)
• HIGH-SPEED TRANSDUCER - XNT 14 HW T - SOLIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/ Temp Transom Transducer: Buy at Wal-Mart (bit.ly/45MEXWR
• BATTERY - Dakota Lithium 12v 100Ah Deep Cycle Battery (LiFePo4): Buy at FishUSA (bit.ly/47QmFG9), Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/DakotaLithium12v100Ah)
RIGGING TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• MOUNTING PLATE - Rig Rite Horizontal Transducer Mounting Plate: Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/TransducerPlate)
• MARINE-GRADE SILICONE: Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/MarineGradeSilicone)
• Cable Tie Gun: Buy at Walmart (bit.ly/3R0Svds)
• Cordless Impact Driver: Buy at Walmart (bit.ly/45QoCAu)
• Fish Tape (for routing cables): Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/FishTape)
• 8 gauge Cable: Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/8-GaugeCable)
• Fuse Block, 6 circuits: Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/BlueSeaFuseBlock)
• 50 Amp Auto Reset Circuit Breaker: Buy at Walmart (wired2.fish/50AmpCircuitBreaker)
BOAT SETUP AS SHOWN
• BOAT - Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass XS (extra seating) Bass Boat: Check out at Lund Boats (bit.ly/3R1JOj6)
• ENGINE - Mercury Pro XS 250hp Outboard: Check out at Mercury Marine (bit.ly/3PeIhVk)
• JACK PLATE - T-H Marine Atlas Hydraulic Jack Plate, 10-inch setback: Check out at T-H Marine (wired2.fish/ATLASJackPlate)
Although the featured graph is a Humminbird SOLIX, Andy's tips and tricks are aimed squarely at making your install smooth and technically correct regardless of your fish finder's make/model, new or used. He starts by taking us through an initial unboxing and parts layout. He then works rear to front, starting with transducer setup and installation (2 side imaging and a high-speed skimmer) to plastic transducer mounting plates. Next, he covers how to cleanly route transducer and power supply cables through the electrical conduit to the head unit mounting location.
Finally, Kratochvil shows how to run clean, direct power from the battery to the fish finder, in this case, via the use of a dedicated fuse block. He installs the correct fuses for each accessory, labels the wires and fuse blocks for easy reference, and completes the installation with a power-up test.
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This is by far the best video I’ve seen on this type of install. Excellent job! Thanks.
This is an incredible video. Guy is an absolute pro! Thank you for sharing this.
As soon as you started rolling out the cable out instead of just pulling it off I said I’m watching this whole video because this guy knows what he’s doing, I’ve done low voltage for 5 years.
I would add marine grade silicone/adhesive to the screws drilled into the hull supporting the transducer bracket. Great presentation!
Great video. Nice to see someone taking pride in there installs
Well done guys ! Very well thought out, concise, well lit and edited. Thank you for your efforts.
thanks Kirk!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ruclips.net/user/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Please tell Andy, he did a awesome job at explaining this method of installation and for including certain pertinent info that would get a zillion questions on.....lol
Clean, precise and definitely professional! Just got a used skiff and looking to clean everything up and the wiring looks like a bird’s nest! I can’t have that, plus I’ll be upgrading the electronics this fall and want to have all my home runs ran for when they go on sale.
We'll be sure to pass on your note. Good luck with new used boat and getting it overhauled!
Excellent video. Thanks!
Greatly detailed information. I needed this. I’ll be doing the work from my driveway, with this video it will be easier.
This was an excellent and very easy to follow video. Thank you!
Great job on this video, excellent info.
Wow thanks Andy, thought I was watching Kirk Gibson install the humminbird.
Awesome video!!
very well done!!!!!
Great video,
Thanks for the visit
I am looking at purchasing this very unit. I assume that I have to buy a second side imaging transducer and a y cable to offset the noise given by my trolling motor. I would suggest using an isolator inline to a second battery which I will be dedicating to my Solix. I like how 8 gauge was noted for the power cable. Overall this was a very professional presentation which I am bookmarking for my future install. Thank you and well done!
Thanks i been looking for a video that is clear on a angle i should put mine on your video shows clearly.
Nice video 👍🏼
Thanks for the visit
Thanks! I needed this. Question, what size gauge cabling for the power from the units to the sub-panel? 10-2 gauge? Also are the connections to ring terminals also soldered or just crimped?
Great video. For a high speed transducer do you recommended the Black Plastic flip up lock in place style? Or can the transducer be installed with a stainless steel bracket?
In your opinion which is better? Thanks for the great videos Andy
I have had the same issues with finding the right size cable fastener...I have been using a few rounds of black electric tap in the spot where the fastner will tighten down on the wire....seems to work good for me
Good stuff Andy! 👊🏼💯🇺🇸
Thanks for the tips my friend!
Great video. I've seen a bunch but nowhere near as good as this. Where can I find 5 amp slow blow/mdl fuses in a blade style? I can't find them anywhere. I'm trying to mount a Helix 10 and a Helix 9.
I have basically the same setup with a left and right Si and Sonar transducer. Humminbird kept telling me I had interference so I ran the transducer cables through electrical conduit that runs just under the top rail of the boat. I ran the power in a separate conduit directly to the main battery. Then cables connect to the Y cables and attached to my Helix unit. I decided to try left and right Si because I was getting signal loose on opposite side for Si. With two no loose.
I did figure out the boat level trolling at 1.5 mph. Then with the boat on the trailer leveled and did the level of my two Si transducers. I have the Sonar slightly pointing forward so I get a reading while going full throttle which is max 40 mph.
I had a local shop clean up the wiring that was on the main battery. I explicitly told them the fish finder wire is purposely ran by itself and connects direct to battery. When I got the boat they ran it into the wiring tube and connected to new wiring junction. So far I haven't seen any interference. I should of made a note and left it in the boat.
Just installed mine and use 1/4 “ coaxial cable clamps. I think they are a little heavier then the standard one like you were using. They already have a screw which I replace with a stainless.
Thanks so much
No problem
Did you use any sealant on the screws or the transducer mounting board? And do you have the contact information for the people to make that particular board? Thanks in advance.
Are using flat or lock washers on the new 3/4 screws for mounting the transducer
only concern i have is there was no footage of you sealing the holes for mounting the transducer blocks, but then showed sealing a hole above waterline in cable management
What was the 3rd transducer? the single on the left side when was that installed?
Excellent video! Question-what is the best path around the swim ladder for the transducer wire on the new Lunds?
There is a second passageway hidden underneath the ladder platform.
7:47 is using a marine adhesive aka glue, not preferable to drilling into boat?
What zip tie cutter do you have ? I can’t get the link to open for some reason
Thanks
Thanks! I am curious how you rigged 2 side imaging transducers and the high speed skimmer to the same head unit? Did you have to use 2 different Y splitters? Does it make a difference for Helix units?
Hi Michael, 3 ducers into 1 unit is possible with using 2 "y" cables. 1 - 14M ID SILR Y (SOLIX) to separate the left and right SI beams, that "y" cable then plugs into a 14M ID SIDB Y and the high speed skimmer into the other end of the "Y" cable. Hope this helps.
Yes, very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to respond. It is very much appreciated. Great video!
What kind of sealant do you use? And did you use sealant when you put the boards in with the screws?
My exact question. What kind of marine grade silicone is the best for Aluminum boats and transducer mounting boards ? Without using adhesive’s.
My Humminbird calls for a slow blow fuse. I noticed every fuse panel uses fast acting blade fuses. Can Humminbirds just not be connected to these panels?
Great video, thanks. Just a quick question, when explaining where to position your side transducer you say to position the top of the ducer 1/4" below bottom of boat but then say that puts the bottom of the ducer above the bottom of the boat? I dont understand. If the top of the ducer is 1/4" BELOW bottom, doesnt that put the entire ducer BELOW the boat?? Just got a side scan unit and want to make sure i install the ducer correctly.
That is correct Bean, it was a misspeak on Andy's part. Position the top of the SI transducer 1/4'' ABOVE the bottom of the boat. Thanks for checking in on this. Figured there would be a few questions from those using the content as intended.
@@Wired2Fish Awesome!!!! Thanks for the quick reply! Off to mount my new transducer.
@@Wired2Fish hi. I bought a humminbird 9 and only comes with the side imaging transducer. Do I need to purchase the other/ smaller transducer? Thanks
Nice Engine.
I purchased a terrova and I thought you just hook up the unit and it uses transducer that’s built in the motor?
Great video but you covered everything I knew, what about the Networking and Y-Cable ????????
I have two batteries wired together. Combining the starting battery and trolling motor. Increased capacity. My question is: will that be enough for the LS too?
One battery has 550 CCA 685ca at 32 degrees 140reserve capacity.. and the other one has 1000 marine cranking amps and 180 reserve.
You’re running 24 bolts to your gas engine? Wtf
You're still drilling into the boat why would this be any better than the normal way? Regardless you will eventually making 4+ Holes in transom on later dates?
Did you do anything special for the transducer plate when it came to silicone or sealant?
He covered all adhesives in the video.
@@Wired2Fish strange, there is just no sealant/adhesive talk when mounting that transducer plate. I thought that the holes needed to be sealed after being drilled out, and the plate itself..
It didn’t cover adhesives in the video. It was stated a marine grade silicone with no mention of type @@Wired2Fish
cam out king
I would have sealed the plate and filled the holes with 5200 water always finds a way
Jeezez thats an expensive setup
Drilling into your hull anyway. Is a big no no