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Marc

Like new, HDS-10 only used 3 times and in perfect condition. This is the Generation 2, Insight model (built in mapping) In box, never used the cables, hardware, manual, etc., 83/200 khz transducer (also unused). Price reduced to $1700 plus shipping. SOLD! Will have two Touch-12's for sale in 10 mont...

Marc

Actually the standard skimmer transducer can be used in both applications. It works just as well as a puck style transducer when epoxied inside your hull in the sump of your boat. Don't bother exchanging that one. The trolling motor can also use the skimmer transducer, though a puck style is more co...

Marc

FYI, though I don't recommend it, the power cables from the LCX units do work with HDS units, so your shop is wrong about that. The difference in the cables is the older style had an extra power wire in the harness for the NEMA2000 network, but otherwise they are the same and will work. Also, the Ge...

Marc

FYI, you will also be able to choose whether you want to view your HDS-5 sonar transducer from your HDS-8, and vice versa. And you can set them up with the menu choices to have both HDS units view only one transducer at the same time, to eliminate crosstalk (network sonar feature); and you can selec...

Marc

Contact Scap and Shirley Cicero at www.transducershieldandsaver.com and they custom make brackets for both the LSS-2 and LSS-1 for trolling motors, with a 2D sonar transducer included. Great design, great product, and great people (family owned and run). I have both brackets on my boat, with an LSS-...

Marc

Me too if the will fit the HDS-12 Touch.

Marc

I have an HDS -10 Gen2 in like new condition; Marc at 253-312-9661; limitby9@aol.com
; www.MarcMarcantonioBassPro.com

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Read my post again...they clearly have no interest in the hitch; they are only interested in getting us off the water, so why would they build a hatchery or do anything else that will improve fishing and boating activity?

Marc

The only problem with them is that they are so much fun to use that it cuts into your fishing time!

Marc

Glad you are paying attention to this, but make no mistake. CBD does not have your interest at heart, and they will work hard to get largemouth bass eradicated from Clear Lake. I highly suggest studying involvment of the CBD in the many "environmental" issues they have participated in so y...

Marc

Dobyns for Governor works for me!

Not going to make the BassAThon this year due to family reasons, but wish I could!

Marc

I checked out the website and this looks good! Looking forward to trying one myself to write about.

Marc

Stealth 1 Charging system for sure. Been using mine flawlessly for 5 years, and it keeps my batteries charged even from my outboard. It weighs a fraction of the heavy transformer models like Dual Pro, and the hold up to pounding in rough water unlike the transformer models.

Marc

I think the Humane Society should pay for the salaries of the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, and licenses should be required for all outdoor activities including bird watching, hiking, etc. (not just fishing and hunting). It gets frustrating that we continue to pay the salaries of those who use our lic...

Marc

Is it available for Droid users?

Marc

Brand new spinnerbait by Hildebrandt (Yakima Bait Company), called the " Double Deep ." It is one ounce (tin body) and has willowleaf blades sized for burning or slow rolling deep. The main blade can be quickly changed without any tools (change size or color or style). It is an excellent c...

Marc

I think Ken was thinking you asked which HDS to buy, Gen 1 or Gen 2 since that was his answer. Regarding the LSS-1 and LSS-2, I would suggest the following: If you want to mount it on the transom, jackplate, splashplate, or anywhere else there is enough room for the larger LSS-2, then get it since i...

Marc

Does this also apply to a 2006 Yukon Denali?
ciao,
Marc

Marc

If you travel at all get the Insight model, it is only $100 more and covers the entire USA and most of Canada. I use both Insight and Navionics Platinum; both have bodies of water in which one is better than the other.

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Marc Marcantonio

Marc

Hey Jim, nice to hear from you! How are you doing out there? Speaking with an accent yet? Looks like you are enjoying yourself; nice Mama Pesce!

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Marc Marcantonio

Marc

Ron, check with Airmar (Google them) to see if they still sell a narrow cone angle transducer. As long as it is 200 kHz you will be able to use it.

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Marc

Marc

It was in a tournament, and my partner and I did weigh the heaviest bag that day! For the rest of the day we looked like we were trout fishermen trying to net 3.5 pound smallmouth with half a net!

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Marc Marcantonio

Marc

The net extension feature was nice, but we broke one on the second day right at the handle. It was replaced under warranty.
ciao,
Marc

Marc

I don't have my units available to look at and tell you exactly, but you should have no trouble finding where to check this by doing the following: Set your HDS on full map page. Press Menu twice and you should be in the settings. Look down the list for "WAAS Required". If that isn't showi...

Marc

Excellent! Now you gave me another thought that coiuld explain your experience, and I should have thought of this sooner. Do you have in the gps settings the selection "WAAS Required"? If you do, uncheck that box and you won't have the gps problem when you get to your favorite slough on th...

Marc

My Lowrance HDS-8 unit is now for sale for $1250 cash. It is less than a year old (has two year warranty), and is like new. This comes complete with an 83/200 kHz tranducer (never used), all cables (never used), bracket and mounting hardware (never used), complete with box and manuals. Shipping extr...

Marc

Randy, whoa, hold on. We are talking two different things on the blue connectors. I know this is confusing, so bear with me. You have the right cables from Lowrance. I was referring specifically to blue NMEA 2000 connections on your NMEA 2000 network, not on the sonar or power cables. That small bla...

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The other cables are all BLUE connectors. I am not using any of my old wiring, cables or connectors... I pulled it all and ran all new stuff.... just to make sure I did not run into any problems... go figure.. haha.. If this means your NEMA 2000 network cables inside the boat (backbone cables, Tees...

Marc

Randy, have some patience with me because I am trying to understand your situation. First of all, are you using an external antenna, and if so, which one and where is it located? If not using an external antenna, did you look at the satellite page and see if you are receiving satellite signals when ...

Marc

When they are locked up, can you see the cross hairs up on the display?

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Marc

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Rob, would love to fish the Cabin Fever Classic but the last several years it has bumped heads with the ABA WA West tournament (Sammamish). Wish it didn't conflict because you would get more of us guys coming down from Washington to fish it each year. Good luck with the tournament! ciao, Marc Marcan...

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Welcome, Rick. You have some good fishing in your area even if the names of the lakes and rivers are hard to pronounce!

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Marc Marcantonio

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Signed up also.

ciao,
Marc
US Army (Retired)

Marc

Merry Christmas to you, too, Gator, and all westernbass.com friends!

buon natale,
Marc Marcantonio

Marc

James, have you looked at the many models that Lamiglas makes? They make 10-footers designed for weights as light as 3/4 oz and 12lb test. Check them out at http://www.lamiglas.com.

ciao,
Marc Marcantonio

Marc

I am assuming that you are using an external antenna, like a LGC3000 or 4000, and you want to use this antenna for both units, correct? Did you reset the HDS unit? If you did, then you set it back to factory settings, which means it will use the internal antenna instead of the external. You will hav...

Marc

Yes, it would be a good idea to perform a soft reset. It should not affect your waypoints, but I would first back them up just in case. The reset will not remove or hurt your current software version; it will remain as your operating system. The other thing that happens is that transducers do wear w...

Marc

Where is your transducer mounted? You want to make sure that it has not been bumped or moved out of position; it should be pointed straight down to be able to see the proper detail. Use the settings Ken mentioned, but keep it is Auto. I fish all winter between 45 and 65 feet deep, and have no troubl...

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Mark, there are three simple ways to cut down on cross talk when this occurs. 1. If you need both units on at the same time and want them to read from their separate transducers, then put one on 200 kHz and the other on 83 kHz settings. 2. If you need both units on at the same time then have both di...

Marc

I refrained from posting on your post on the general forum, especially since it sounds like you don't want any info from prostaffers; but I have to point out that in fairness, if you think the good comments come from prostaffers and paid people, what makes you think the negative comments don't come ...

Marc

Glad it is working properly now. Actually the smallest of angles makes a difference in your picture quality. Still make sure your ping speed is set to 18 or above.

ciao,
Marc Marcantonio

Marc

Make sure your ping speed is also set to max, and you might want to increase your chart scroll speed.

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Marc

Marc

Guaranteed. Time for a new battery or cleaning the connections.

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Marc

Marc

Sounds to me like you have a setup issue, most likely with your NMEA 2000 network. Are you using the original blue network cables with adapter cables to red? Make sure every Tee is tight and every connection from the antenna, terminators, Tees, and any NMEA 2000 extension cable, and at the unit, So ...

Marc

Guys, what you are seeing is a limitation of sonar that you do little to overcome, regardless of brand or model. Even modern flashers have the same limitation, because the cone angle of the transducer sends the signals out in a wide path that doesn't play well on steep drops or any rapid depth chang...

Marc

kb, I rest my case!

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Marc

Marc

Mike, I'm in So. CA until Sunday night. I plan to call you next week.
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Marc

Marc

Thanks, John; the Lobster were delicious and much appreciated by all! This was the first time any of us had Surf and Turkey!

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Marc Marcantonio

Marc

Yea, Gary, wish we could have visited more at the BassAThon. I brought my QuickDrops down and this is the first time I have actually displayed them at a show. I know most guys were interested in the latest swimbaits, and your rods, but a few came by and let me explain that not all dropshot sinkers a...

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