Forums59
Topics1,039,271
Posts13,962,003
Members144,197
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
#11065036
08/26/15 04:24 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210
RangerBass21
OP
Extreme Angler
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210 |
This unit was given to me as a gift for doing some side work for a customer, includes structure scan box and lss1 transducer , I wanna hook it up and see if it works , where do you put the lss1 box at? And is the structure scan and down imaging good as the new ones or just the same but older?
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065109
08/26/15 05:01 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,101
David Burton
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,101 |
The box can be placed pretty much anywhere in the boat. Would recommend under the driver console, connected to a switch. There are software and speed updates from gen 1 to 2, Touch, and 3. Each got progressively better. But gen 1 is still passable.
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: David Burton]
#11065112
08/26/15 05:03 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210
RangerBass21
OP
Extreme Angler
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210 |
The box can be placed pretty much anywhere in the boat. Would recommend under the driver console, connected to a switch. There are software and speed updates from gen 1 to 2, Touch, and 3. Each got progressively better. But gen 1 is still passable. A switch? And is the imaging good? I watched older YouTube videos and side imaging and down imaging looked good.
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065137
08/26/15 05:15 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,913
RO519
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,913 |
The box can be placed pretty much anywhere in the boat. Would recommend under the driver console, connected to a switch. There are software and speed updates from gen 1 to 2, Touch, and 3. Each got progressively better. But gen 1 is still passable. A switch? And is the imaging good? I watched older YouTube videos and side imaging and down imaging looked good. Yea a switch. I put my on a simple rocker switch. Obviously the imaging isn't as good as the newer ones, but it is better than nothing.
Fightin' Texas Aggie '14
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065200
08/26/15 05:51 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 702
Rick Collis
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 702 |
PM sent. The imaging is good if installed correctly.
Rick Collis 903-473-8820
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065209
08/26/15 05:53 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 484
bladeslinger
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 484 |
Place the box in your rod locker in front of dash if possible that way you can keep it locked up.You will need a switch on the power to the box ,when you turn off your graph the box will still be hot and drain your battery when not in use.You can see sonar without turning on the sidescan box and flip the switch when you are using scan mode.Dont forget to turn it off when you store your boat.
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065819
08/26/15 11:00 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 425
Diesel Doctor
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 425 |
Lots of wiring and schematics on BBC Boards and here also. I am using Gen 1 HDS 8 and 7 up front. I think it works great. Mounted mine under the dash, and switched it to my master conrol. One thing I did that I think is important is run dedicated wire from my battery to a seperate fuse block, then out to my LSS and units. Lots of guys recommend this, and I think they are right. No interference from my trolling motor, main engine or stereo system. Mounted the LSS transducer on the bottom of the jack plate. You want to be sure the outboard doesn't block the signal.
I read a ton of info, then put a plan together specific to my boat, and it seemed to work well.
Any questions, PM me and I will try to help.
Thanks, Eric
Eric 1998 Cobra DC 201 225 Merc EFI HDS 12 and 9 Linked / Airman with Fish reveal PP Pro II's Ulterra 112 9.14 PB
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11065839
08/26/15 11:15 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210
RangerBass21
OP
Extreme Angler
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,210 |
No jack plate, but it does have a step up you can put it under
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: bladeslinger]
#11065891
08/26/15 11:37 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 469
woolyhogtail
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 469 |
Place the box in your rod locker in front of dash if possible that way you can keep it locked up.You will need a switch on the power to the box ,when you turn off your graph the box will still be hot and drain your battery when not in use.You can see sonar without turning on the sidescan box and flip the switch when you are using scan mode.Dont forget to turn it off when you store your boat. do you need a switch on the gen 2 models also?
|
|
Re: Lowrance hds 8 gen 1
[Re: RangerBass21]
#11066015
08/27/15 12:29 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,526
DFW-fisherman
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,526 |
No jack plate, but it does have a step up you can put it under Hey guy - you have a Ranger right? I can share what I did on mine if you are interested. PM me for details. Absolutely must have a switched signal to the LSS unit. It's a nice unit. I would recommend adding the Point1. This will greatly improve update speed. Good luck.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|