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I am preparing to install a Lowrance 3 in 1 AI transducer on my new Tracker Hull which is painted aluminum. Lowrance transducer mounting bracket is made of stainless steel. Reading install instructions from Lowrance, it suggests using a plastic isolating material such as "King Starboard" to...

I have average experience with grease guns. I don’t live on a farm so no tractors. I grease for maintenance purposes, which is not much more than 1-2X per year for the below vehicles/toys. I have and use the inexpensive off the shelf grease guns and they have troubles with leaking, air...

I am considering installing one of these on my new Tracker Pro Guide V16SC. My local ramps are all concrete with docks close to ramp, and even the locations/ramps I plan on visiting (CO river) are also concrete with docks close to ramps. However, I think the added protection in a hull location...

The following is related to my new Minn Kota Terrova. I am at the point of installing the Minn Kota heading sensor. The manual states to install at least 2' away from ferrous metals and also the head unit of TM base.... in clear view path of TM. The heading sensor is basically a bluetooth...

I am going to use marine terminals over the large posts on my Group 27 starting wet cell marine battery....thus avoiding the use of the built-in threaded post (not a strong connection). I found these Military terminals and they look really good.... they are low profile (reduce overall heigh by...

I currently have one group 24 LA batt that is used as both a starting batt and house batt. Boat came equipped this way new. I was first thinking about adding a second group 24 LA batt as it will fit in the batt compartment. This is the max configuration that will fit. However, since I went...

I am at the installation step now where I am preparing my 2 LiTime 12V/100amp Trolling Motor Edition batteries for use on my 24V NEW Terrova. According to LiTime Product Manual, the first step in preparing batteries for use is to charge them individually with the appropriate Lithium battery...

I thought I had it all figured out, and then....I started thinking, which is not always a good thing (analysis-paralysis) !!! What if my LiFePo4 batts started to leak (ex. crack or split in casing)? I used battery boxes in all of my previous boats (all were LA batts). This new Tracker came...

During my wiring planning I recall reading that ABYC requires circuit breakers to be mounted within 7" of the source of power (battery). My new boat came with a 12V TM and I am changing it out to a 24V TM. The OEM wiring for the 12V TM did have a breaker with a short 7" pigtail to positive...

Preparing for the electrical portion of my new TM install. I purchased the Minn Kota TM plug (MKR-28). It is a very nice, well-built plug. It uses aluminum screw terminal splicers for connecting wires from.... TM wires to plug and from plug to battery/breaker. Below is an example of the screw...

Those of you have purchased these batteries, have you purchased them directly from their website (China based) or from Amazon? I'm somewhat concerned about paying on a website based in China. They offer 6-8% discount if purchased on their website but no discounts on Amazon. Otherwise prices...

I was originally planning on one group 24 starting batt and one deep cycle for house batts. They will both fit in my rear battery compartment. After some consideration and deciding on LifePo batts up at bow for for my TM batts, I am reconsidering my house batt options. Considering adding a...

So, (2) 12V/100amp LifePo batts is what I believe I will be installing for my new MK Terrova 24V/80/60 (non Quest model). I believe I will be going with the LiTime 12V/100 batteries designed for Trolling Motors ... LiTime Trolling Motor Batts I will be needing a 2 bank charger capable of...

Just installed my new MK Terrova 24V/80#/60". Reading through battery connection portion of manual this section has me concerned: "Minn Kota trolling motors can run on Lithium-Ion batteries. However, they are specifically designed to run on traditional lead acid batteries (flooded, AGM or...

I pulled the trigger on the "New" model Terrova (model #1358380) ...not the Quest model. Purchased from my local boat shop in my city which is an authorized MK dealer for sale and service. They have Xmas special which included no sales tax...straight MK pricing. good through 12/25/23. Ordered...

I am considering the Timeusb Lithium batts sold on Amazon. Vendor recommended, (2 in series) of their 12V/100amp Pro Lithium for my 24V/80# MK TM I reached to vendor and they stated the following for charging.... #2 "Regarding the charger, we recommend a battery charger that supports LiFePO4...

In the market for a "new" model Minn Kota Terrova model 1358380. 24V, 80#, 60", no transducer. Since it is a new model, pricing is $1999 at all vendors. No sales anywhere. Since pricing is the same everywhere, I did find a site, Trollingmotors.net that includes free shipping an no tax. That...

Preparing to purchase a new TM. Going with Minn Kota Terrova (no transducer...only remote and iPilot) Spoke to MK today. Here are MK answers to my questions about thrust, volts, and shaft length.... Thrust - MK: 2# for every 100# of boat weight (including motor, gear, passengers, etc). My...

Electronics and TM... Need to some guidance and information. I am a total novice on latest TM and graphs, Looking to upgrade my stock 12V/42# TM and FF/GPS. Upgrade to: 24V/80#/60" with iPilot/GPS and Lithium Batts. Lithium Batts.....Two 12Vs or one 24V? FF/GPS: Purchased a new Lowrance...

Looking to upgrade my stock 12V/42# TM and FF/GPS. Upgrade: 24V/80#/60" with Lithium Batts. Lithium Batts.....Two 12Vs or one 24V? Lithium Specific charger? FF/GPS: Purchased a new Lowrance Live 9. Was planning to install at console. Would like a graph at bow. Perhaps I should have thought...