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 HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/12/18 03:12 PM
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n_fish
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I see a few options available for this unit/ setup. I’m needing sonar & down imaging at the bow. Looking for advise & opinions on which one to purchase and get the best results from the unit from people using this setup. I appreciate any input you can provide and thank you.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/12/18 06:02 PM
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Dwight Hardy
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Glad you started this because I’m looking also
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/12/18 09:13 PM
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grout-scout
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If you just want di & sonar, get the HDI transducer. If you want si, di & sonar, then get the totalscan.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/12/18 09:15 PM
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javelin150
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All you will need is the HDI transducer.
Get that and you will have sonar and downscan.
They make a trolling motor adapter for it too
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/12/18 11:37 PM
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n_fish
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Totalscan ducer will or will not attach to trolling motor? Just curious
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 12:06 AM
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javelin150
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It can be done.
Trolling motor brackets for the TotalScan transducer range from $80-$220
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 12:07 AM
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bronco71
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Totalscan ducer will or will not attach to trolling motor? Just curious It will, there are several mounts available.
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 01:08 AM
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n_fish
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My question is can you get the full effect of the Totalscan ducer mounted on an XI5 TM as well as the HDS 12 GEN3 unit? Anyone running the Totalscan ducer on the TM? I’d like to hear from some folks who are and how it functions. Thanks again for all replies and advise.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 04:21 AM
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grout-scout
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As long as you have the rear skeg then it should fit. But, these electric steer motors can cause some issues when running the cables down the shafts.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 11:25 AM
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javelin150
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Look up the Precision Sonar Cable Guard. This is the best way to run your transducer cable down the xi5. It runs around $130
The sidescan will work just fine on the trolling motor but just remember your picture may get skewed for a second or two when you move the trolling motor.
Personally, I would go with sonar/downscan only and get the HDI transducer
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 12:07 PM
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n_fish
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Thank you for the heads up, I have the Precision cable guard, it’s awesome! I think I’ll stick with the original plan and get the HDI ducer and call it good. Anymore more opinions, please feel free to share and thanks again.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 02:09 PM
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grout-scout
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I run a side imaging ducer, but for simplicity to a new owner I’d agree with Javelin and tell you to make it simple with a hdi.
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 05:57 PM
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javelin150
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Make sure you select the HDI transducer in the sonar settings tab. This is how you do it https://youtu.be/mAmAkP4w6mo
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/13/18 07:13 PM
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n_fish
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Appreciate all the advise. Thanks again
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Re: HDS 12 GEN 3 transducer for trolling motor
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08/22/18 06:36 AM
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kevin
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Hdi or total scan , been asking the same question for a HDs 12 gen 3 myself, I just bought a total scan and rpm mount from a guy hopefully I will get it soon putting it on a ultrex
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