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 Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
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05/19/11 09:45 PM
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bsouth401
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I'm getting a Humminbird 898 c SI. I also ordered the appropriate Ram mount, Transducer Sheild and Saver TM-HDsi mount for the trolling motor and 20' ehternet cable to connect with the 898c SI at the console. I'm pretty handy at installing things and have rigged out a quite a few police vehicles with lights, siren, radio, video, radar, etc. so it shouldn't be too hard. I'm just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks that I should know about? It should be pretty straight forward. The boat is a Triton 21X2. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: bsouth401]
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05/19/11 11:09 PM
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Bobcat1
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It is pretty straight forward. Be sure once installed slow your chart speed to between 1-3 for better images.
Bobby Barnett
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: Bobcat1]
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05/20/11 12:14 AM
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Doug Vahrenberg
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It's pretty simple...Hook the Power Cord (I recommend direct to the battery), Install the GPS and Transducer... but here are a few tips. Video Clip I did it was 798c on Bow but similar install: http://youtu.be/rMyAJ3fkuCIRun your power cord like this on the Trolling Motor: http://youtu.be/W3l1fWytO6QThis will make it easier and reduce RF Noise from getting in the Sonar System. ANy Questions let me know!  
Last edited by Doug Vahrenberg; 05/20/11 12:16 AM.
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: Doug Vahrenberg]
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05/20/11 12:36 AM
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2Strokes
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Make sure your power is protected with a in-line fuse. Run your ducer cable on the back side of the t/m shaft that way if you hit something the cable will be protected.
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: 2Strokes]
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05/20/11 12:58 AM
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Allan W
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You have to run the transducer cable on the side of the shaft on a fortrex it has a fork on the bracket when it is stowed that keeps it centered on the bracket and will mess up the cable.
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: Allan W]
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05/20/11 02:22 AM
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bsouth401
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: bsouth401]
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05/20/11 02:33 AM
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jsplinter
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hey dont know what kind of trolling motor you have, but there is a great tutorial on how to run the cable down the shaft of the Terrova over on crappie.com
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Re: Getting a 898c SI for the Bow. Any Install Tips?
[Re: jsplinter]
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05/22/11 03:13 AM
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Mhobbs
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Ditto on all the above. Definitely slow speed to 1 mph. You will wonder shortly why you have fished without it.
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