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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10147864 07/18/14 09:56 PM
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I'm looking to upgrade to a high end fish finder and I'm having a hard time understanding how the options work. I'm looking at HDS 7 Gen 2 (either touch or otherwise) and I'm not sure which options they come with. Here are the two I'm looking at:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lowrance_....html#multiview
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lowrance_HDS_Gen2_Touch/descpage-GTTH.html#multiview

So when Lowrance says StructureScan is it just down or side image as well? The HDS says StructureScan HD the touch does not. What's the difference? Does the touch have side scan?




How come I keep catching small fish when every product I buy is supposed to catch more and bigger fish?
Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10173813 07/29/14 07:46 PM
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I'll attempt to explain..

in order to compare Apples to Apples, just look at these 2 units:

HDS 7 Non Touch w/ SS ( inc BOTH transducers: SS and 2D, plus the StructureScan box ) $1299

HDS 7 Touch w/ SS ( includes BOTH transducers, but the SS box isn't needed because it's 'built into" the TOUCH unit ) $1399

So, for $100 more you get TOUCH and don't have to mess with setting up the SS Box.

The other options that don't include StructureScan means they can still DO SS but the structurescan transducer is NOT included.. ie.. like adding a 2nd unit to your boat.

Hope this helps..

Jeff

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10181399 08/01/14 07:51 PM
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Have Gen 1 HDS 8 and HDS 7 with structure scan linked on my boat. The unit at the console not picking up structure scan, water temp and looks like a very weak signal on the regular sonar. Unit at the bow working fine. Checked the connections on the LSS unit and seems to be OK. Detached and reattached. Have switched units (i.e., tried the 8 at the bow) and whichever unit is at the console doesn't work well at all. Any idea why? Thanks.

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10191977 08/06/14 01:26 PM
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Hello guys,

New to StructureScan and need some advise. What will cause the "streak" marks on the images below?



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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10192017 08/06/14 01:41 PM
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Ife, it might be prop wash/turbulance.

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: grout-scout] #10192350 08/06/14 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: grout-scout
Ife, it might be prop wash/turbulance.


I have it mounted similar to this LSS x-ducer. Any ideas how to minimize prop wash/turbulence?



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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10194028 08/07/14 02:56 AM
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After seeing the pic it could be turbulance from the hull itself, there will be a lot of water movement there to contend with. How to fix it? I haven't a clue.

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10210068 08/14/14 02:09 AM
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Looks like you have a Ranger Boat Ive gout mine mounted to the right of where you have yours mounted and I get a nice picture. I don't have that bracket that you have mounted mine to the hull. Im sure that you also know that you have to go into your settings and flip your transducer's left to right.

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Originally Posted By: big fish2
Looks like you have a Ranger Boat Ive gout mine mounted to the right of where you have yours mounted and I get a nice picture. I don't have that bracket that you have mounted mine to the hull. Im sure that you also know that you have to go into your settings and flip your transducer's left to right.


big fish2, that is not my boat, but I did a similar install. I do have the Left/Right graph setting switched also. Thanks for that tip..

I did some adjustments, but need to find time to get on the water and check. With a bathroom and bedroom remodel, work and family activities I've barely had time to take my boat out...


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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: ifeliciano] #10237434 08/25/14 10:51 PM
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Looks like you were turning? Look the image was blurred all the way to the bottom. I get this when I'm turning.

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10238294 08/26/14 03:28 AM
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Why do you have to flip transducers left to right?




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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10240965 08/27/14 03:44 AM
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Because the transducer is reversed

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10241068 08/27/14 05:53 AM
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I have a hds 5 gen 2 with ss and sonar and ss dont seem to look right. Whats a good setting for this unit to start off with?


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Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10243031 08/28/14 01:07 AM
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Can you explain what you mean about it not looking right ?

Re: Lowrance SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #10253543 09/02/14 05:50 AM
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It seams to be to cluttered and I don't see pictures like the ones posted on here.


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