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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hi Everyone,
Finally bit the bullet and purchased a new (to me) rig. After many years of contemplating, I have finally decided to go glass from Aluminum. I found a 2003 ranger 617 dual console w/bubbles pushed by a 2011 Etec 150. Overall the rig is in good condition and I will be making improvements to it to bring it hopefully back to an almost new condition for the most part. I don't take delivery on it until early april as I need to get my old boat sold. It will be going up for sale mid-late february when I bring it home from storage.
So...now to start planning. The boat comes with a Humminbird 899 that is currently on the helm with the transducer off the back exterior as it has side scan capabilities. The TM is a Terrova 80lb I pilot and am wondering....would I be better served overall with the hummingbird at the bow where I can use some of the combined features of it with the motor? I am completely unfamiliar with Humminbird, but I know with I pilot, I believe there is an ability to set the motor to follow a depth contour and go? I'm clueless and just looking for some insight from those who know... Any information at this point on how this combination would work is much appreciated!!
I have an HDS 7 Gen2 that I really like the interface of and am thinking to put that on the helm and potentially glass in the transducer. I'd have a couple of holes to seal in the rear, though, but I'm thinking that shouldn't be too hard I hope... Any insight with that aspect as well would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for any insight you all have out there. I've got quite a bit to learn if I go Hummingbird...
Thanks everyone!!
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