Run2jeepn Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 I just picked up a Garmin Striker Plus 9sv for $300 for my Ascend FS128T. When I was researching Finders with SV I noticed everyone saying buying the biggest screen you can afford. I was set on a Lowrance Hook2 7 triple Shot (refurbished) for $289. Then I found the Garmin lightly used for $300. Bigger was better, Right? Plan is to get a Small Apache Case from HF to store the Battery and wires. Then mount the Screen on it's lid. And mount all that on top of the access door. either strap it, Velcro or rail. Not sure yet. I haven't seen many images of 9in Fish Finders on Kayaks. Most seem to 5 or 7in'ers.. Did I jump the gun and get too big of a Screen? Quote
Hook2Jaw Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 You should be fine center mounted on an Ascend. I've got a Helix 7 on my Hobie on the H-Rail, and I can see a 9 getting in the way, but the 7 seems to be just right. Sadly, I can't center mount my finder due to pedals like you can on the Ascend's center console. Congratulations on that deal, by the way! Quote
Fishing_FF Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 I’ve got a Tarpon 130X, and tried putting a Garmin EchoMap Plus 93sv on the flex pod up front. It was put on a YakAttack lock’n’load mount to bring the screen closer to the seat rather than having to reach down to my toes every time I need to change or mark something. I was able to lower it down, but the screen was just to big. With it lowered, it was a hinderance to legs and standing. Up high, it was in the way for a side arm cast and working lures. I changed it the screen to a 73sv, and it’s a great setup now. Low enough to cast and work lures while also being able to move around and stand. I honestly don’t run sidescan that much. It’s more the nav chart with 2d scan, 2d scan with downscan, or nav chart with 2d scan and downscan. The 73sv is plenty big enough to run the last 3 view set-up. 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted November 24, 2019 Author Posted November 24, 2019 16 hours ago, Hook2Jaw said: You should be fine center mounted on an Ascend. I've got a Helix 7 on my Hobie on the H-Rail, and I can see a 9 getting in the way, but the 7 seems to be just right. Sadly, I can't center mount my finder due to pedals like you can on the Ascend's center console. Congratulations on that deal, by the way! I hoping that's the case. A few guys on facebook had 9in'ers mounted on their Kayaks. Fingers crossed. I can always sell it and down size I guess. 1 Quote
Bass Rutten Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 6:00 AM, Run2jeepn said: I was set on a Lowrance Hook2 7 triple Shot (refurbished) for $289. May I ask where you found that deal? Quote
nighthawk25 Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 I have a Helix 9 on my Native Titan 10.5. I like it because it's got the Mega SI. Quote
Smalls Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 The only issue you’ve gonna have is a battery. A battery with enough juice to power that is either gonna be a pretty heavy SLA battery, or a really expensive (more than you paid for the graph) lithium battery. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted November 30, 2019 Super User Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Smalls said: The only issue you’ve gonna have is a battery. A battery with enough juice to power that is either gonna be a pretty heavy SLA battery, or a really expensive (more than you paid for the graph) lithium battery. nah, that unit draws .75ah max so a 16ah would last 9 hours if it was drawing full power the entire time which doesn't happen. my helix draws .65ah and i think i have a 9ah and it runs all day pretty easily. 1 Quote
Smalls Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 3 hours ago, flyfisher said: nah, that unit draws .75ah max so a 16ah would last 9 hours if it was drawing full power the entire time which doesn't happen. my helix draws .65ah and i think i have a 9ah and it runs all day pretty easily. That’s surprising for a 9 inch. I think my 5 inch draws just a little less than that. If that’s the case, disregard my comment. A smaller battery should suffice. 1 Quote
Run2jeepn Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 11 hours ago, Smalls said: That’s surprising for a 9 inch. I think my 5 inch draws just a little less than that. If that’s the case, disregard my comment. A smaller battery should suffice. I was thinking the samething, till I looked it up. I'm going to buy a 2 pack of 12Ah off Amazon and use those. I think I saw a pair being sold for $35 or something close to that. 1 Quote
Smalls Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 48 minutes ago, Run2jeepn said: I was thinking the samething, till I looked it up. I'm going to buy a 2 pack of 12Ah off Amazon and use those. I think I saw a pair being sold for $35 or something close to that. That’s a pretty good deal. Quote
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