Sonar Discussion - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wade · 12-15-2010, 09:27 AM

has anyone mounted the hds to something other than a hobie?

any photos, or recommendations?

thanks

w

GregAndrew · 12-15-2010, 04:44 PM

Wade, the Elite 5 has the resolution and power to do all of the things that you are concerned about. The HDS can give you better separation of stacked or very close fish, but I am dropping a line if I see 1 WSB on the finder myself. I believe the HDS draws a little more power than the Elite, but even the Elite required an upgrade to a 9amp battery for me to run all day. The connector on the back of the Elite for additional temp/GPS receivers requires a cap that did not come with my unit. Lowrance was happy to send me several of them for free when I emailed them my address (I have extras if you need them). I would recommend the Gold (Navionics) unit for the $80 more it is worth it just for the bottom contours.

TCS · 12-15-2010, 06:02 PM

Hey Greg, I'll take a couple of those caps if you have extras in addition to what Wade needs. Picked mine up today.

GregAndrew · 12-15-2010, 06:32 PM

PM me with your address and I will mail them to you.

Trident 15 · 12-16-2010, 08:05 AM

Wade I have a HDS 5 installed in my Trident 15 and love it i have used it 3 times i just got kayak last month and am amazed ,it is user friendly , picture on screen is awsome, GPS is easy to use, 1 day in mission bay it was 89 degrees bright sun and screen looks like a TV bright. I also have a buddy that has the exact same unit in a Pro Angler and he is amazed too.

I was read somewhere that the unit draws .33 of a amp if memory servs right.

Tight lines !! Bob..............

wade · 12-16-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trident 15

Wade I have a HDS 5 installed in my Trident 15 and love it i have used it 3 times i just got kayak last month and am amazed ,it is user friendly , picture on screen is awsome, GPS is easy to use, 1 day in mission bay it was 89 degrees bright sun and screen looks like a TV bright. I also have a buddy that has the exact same unit in a Pro Angler and he is amazed too.

I was read somewhere that the unit draws .33 of a amp if memory servs right.

Tight lines !! Bob..............

any shots of your installation Bob? thanks! i just got he hds for my Ocean prowler ...

Trident 15 · 12-16-2010, 12:30 PM

Sorry Wade no pics BUT i mounted HDS under the fishfinder shield and mounted the transducer in the scupper on the bottom that OK inset for Humminbird transducer was a piece of cake then wedged a 12V 7ah batt in a waterproof bag under the foot rests behind the scupper tube and zip tied it in place. Works Great

Wait until the first time you use it YOU will be Amazed !!

Which Hds5 did you get ?

I got the HDS5 Base Combo model Because I am going to put in the Navionics Ocean Platnium Chip , its on my Xmas list

IF you got the HDS5 Nautic Combo it has Xcellent Maping of our coast GOOD call either way.

Well I got my Bait tank Done with rod holders AND the Kayak kart is now done. So im almost ready for LJ

Tight Lines and Watch out for Whales and Pesky Seals !!!!

Bob..........................................

12-15-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	has anyone mounted the hds to something other than a hobie? any photos, or recommendations? thanks w

12-15-2010, 04:44 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Wade, the Elite 5 has the resolution and power to do all of the things that you are concerned about. The HDS can give you better separation of stacked or very close fish, but I am dropping a line if I see 1 WSB on the finder myself. I believe the HDS draws a little more power than the Elite, but even the Elite required an upgrade to a 9amp battery for me to run all day. The connector on the back of the Elite for additional temp/GPS receivers requires a cap that did not come with my unit. Lowrance was happy to send me several of them for free when I emailed them my address (I have extras if you need them). I would recommend the Gold (Navionics) unit for the $80 more it is worth it just for the bottom contours.

12-15-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Hey Greg, I'll take a couple of those caps if you have extras in addition to what Wade needs. Picked mine up today.

12-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	PM me with your address and I will mail them to you.

12-16-2010, 08:05 AM	#5
Trident 15 Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20	Wade I have a HDS 5 installed in my Trident 15 and love it i have used it 3 times i just got kayak last month and am amazed ,it is user friendly , picture on screen is awsome, GPS is easy to use, 1 day in mission bay it was 89 degrees bright sun and screen looks like a TV bright. I also have a buddy that has the exact same unit in a Pro Angler and he is amazed too. I was read somewhere that the unit draws .33 of a amp if memory servs right. Tight lines !! Bob..............

12-16-2010, 12:30 PM	#7
Trident 15 Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20	Sorry Wade no pics BUT i mounted HDS under the fishfinder shield and mounted the transducer in the scupper on the bottom that OK inset for Humminbird transducer was a piece of cake then wedged a 12V 7ah batt in a waterproof bag under the foot rests behind the scupper tube and zip tied it in place. Works Great Wait until the first time you use it YOU will be Amazed !! Which Hds5 did you get ? I got the HDS5 Base Combo model Because I am going to put in the Navionics Ocean Platnium Chip , its on my Xmas list IF you got the HDS5 Nautic Combo it has Xcellent Maping of our coast GOOD call either way. Well I got my Bait tank Done with rod holders AND the Kayak kart is now done. So im almost ready for LJ Tight Lines and Watch out for Whales and Pesky Seals !!!! Bob..........................................