Recent content by CharlieFoxtrot

Seems like you have couple of issues. First is getting a depth reading. Have you tried changing the frequency setting of the transducer? On your picture you are on 800 kHz. Maybe try 83 or 200. The second issue is networking. Are they mirroring info other than the sonar? Maybe you can mirror...

If you planned on using the board just occasionally, you could shape something out of starboard or maybe epoxied plywood to go over the railing that guards the splashwell. It would have to be narrow enough to allow tilting the motor up. Maybe I saw that on this website. Or just remove the...

Thanks for the info. At one time I tried removing the seat and like you found that the screws wouldn't budge. I didn't put an impact drill to it or anything. I too just decided to keep as is. Now I know that was the right thing for me. BTW my cross bar is in the rear too on a 2001. I don't mind...

I think tht looks pretty good. Allows you to keep your nav lights and agree that blocking the anchor locker is not such a big deal. That the motor is offset slightly hasn't mattered in the boats I have trolling motors on. Don't know if that motor needs a stabilizer on the shaft but looks like...

I have a 180 Sportsman with a 115 also. I had a 13.25 x 17 aluminum on her and my sense was that it was a bit too big. I have a 13 x 17 SS now and it might have been made a tiny bit smaller when it got reworked. It is perfect for my boat. I kind of doubt it had much to do with aluminum v. SS...

Thanks! That boat use to live in southern Maine and fished the Piscatua River mostly. That place apparently has some of the strongest tidal current in the lower 48 and we often fished next to the naval shipyard where there is a ton of traffic. So it can get pretty choppy there and I never...

I know this is kind of an old post but I just ran across it. This is what I did in my 180. No drilling required. The rear facing rods are held with 3M Command broom holders. They are surprisingly secure. The hoses are about $5 at home depot and are attached by 3M zip tie holder thingies that I...

I have a Minn Kota Terrova 60" 24V installed on my 180 Sportsman. I bought the boat from my buddy who had it installed professionally. They had to cut the high rail in front of the first post on starboard and in front of the second on the port. The nav light was removed and replaced with a...