ponylou - 7/31/2021 4:22 PM

Hoping for some advice on a couple upgrades.

I'm going to upgrade to an Ulterra and link that with my Solix 12, thinking of getting the side imaging as it seems more useful to have info from the front of the boat vs my current transom transducer, or can you use both side imaging transducers?

I also want a Talon but will only be able to run a single, does anyone do this and how does spot lock work when it's down?

I have one Talon, and use it all the time. Since the Talon is down, spot lock is not needed. If you want to keep the boat facing a particular direction, just set the direction and speed on the bow mount and forget it. The big thing is my boat's safety from dock rash and dings no matter the conditions, I lock down the Talon at the dock and it keeps the boat away nicely. 3 years on the ride and zero dock rash.

I have a Mega 360 on a Helix Mega 10 at the bow, so no need for a SI there for me. I have an Ultrex, because of the rapid adjustment and pedal, just my preference. That's the one thing I would not separate with, I really like that transducer and motor for the way I fish.

Does anyone have a hardwired pump in the boat for an aerator? Other than for suckers I'd rather not dump them into the livewell, but thinking it'd be useful to have one wired in?

Not clear on what you mean here. There are lots of 12 volt plug in aerators and nearly as many ways to power one in a boat.

I'm located in Antioch, and I need a recommendation for a boat dealer to service my mercury and help with this and some other rigging this winter. I had used skipper buds in the past, but my contact left and nobody has returned an email or phone call in months.

Thank you very much!