Great content. The cable holders on the side of the mount have zip tie slots in them to allow you to capture the cable so it doesn't come out on its own.
Thanks 👍 I'm starting to make more videos on electronics like 2D sonar and how to use and proper transducer problems. And I'll be doing on DS, SI, Live and 360. So watch for videos coming soon
Good morning Allen That was a whole bunch of information that was very very helpful on convincing me that I need to get one of these on my boat thanks again
For safety reasons, it's best to install the motor onto the mount before installing the lift assist spring. A less handy person could get injured. When you install the motor on the mount, you should use Loc-Tite on the two large hex head screws. Those can come loose and cause problems with deploy not locking down. When you add zip ties on your cables, use the slots in the cable retainers for your zip ties to hold everything down. I highly recommend a Bob's Machine prop nut so you don't have to carry a ratchet in the boat. You should periodically remove the prop and check for line wrapped on the shaft which could damage the seal. Don't forget to do the compass and bow offset calibrations so navigation and anchor can be precise. The rubber foot comes off the support bar easily so glue that on with silicone or whatever you have handy. Make sure you watch other videos that show how to configure the buttons and stow position.
John thanks for the comments any info always handy to know. Last week I've had couple customers had problem when installing motor to bracket because trailer in way couldn't install when bracket was in down position. When they took out to use bracket wouldn't lock. So you have install with motor in the down position so lock will work.
@@AlanFong I had the same situation, but I installed mine with the bracket raised and it worked just fine. Installing the motor pushes the safety latch to the proper position so I don't know why they would have a problem unless the hex screw weren't tight. I was already aware of a problem with the safety latch when screws some loose so I was paying careful attention to the latch when I installed it.
Great video Alan I watched your video when I put my HDS Pro in too. Very well made & helped a lot. Can't wait to get on the water with my new ghost-trolling motor.
Dear Alan, I have a used, 20-year old 16.5 ft Lund 'Explorer Adventurer' with a side console and a 50 hp Honda outboard motor. I might fishing about 2 or 3 times a week maximum in the spring through late fall, but mainly on the Sacramento River from Knights Landing to Sacramento. I do go into the Delta and to Lake Berryessa occasionally. The boat empty weighs about 1100 lbs (guessing from specs) and probably total weight with 2 people at 2,000 lbs or so. I had a Minn Kota power drive version1 on 12 volts with 50 lbs trust. Stopped running and no parts. I mainly drift down river, but with a lure snag, the boat will slowly head up current. I'd like to stay with a 12 volt battery. Is it reasonable to stay with 55 lbs as I'm looking at a Minn Kota Terrova? Or am I silly not to get into 24 volt system and increase to 80 to 100 lbs trust? AND would you simply stay with a foot pedal or would you move to a remote if you target largemouth mainly. THANK YOU.
Eugene first I prefer the foot pedal over the remote because with the remote when I turn I have to quit reeling to operate remote. With foot pedal I can keep reeling as I turn the boat. Most motors come with foot pedal but you can get the remote as option. But if you get a Terrova with I pilot (spot lock) it come with both. I would get the 24V system with 80# thrust much easier to run. Get lithium 24V battery and you're good to go. Lithium batteries are more expensive but they have a 20yr warranty. I use Bio Lenno lithiums and have had no problems and have never killed it.
I think you have to have a power source for the NMEA network, but didn't see you do that. Without power, I am now sure how you got it to work. In any case, I have a similar setup as your, but no active imaging.
You should leave the hocky puck connected so you can still have 2D sonar. Your Live is hooked up thru the ethernet plug (sm yellow) and the puck goes thru the sonar port lg blk but you might need the adaptor. On your puck might be a 7 pin and the Elite FS has a 9 pin so you need the adaptor. I always use my 2D especially when fishing shallow in delta. Was your old unit a Lowrance?
Great video, was wondering where you bought the wire ?for nmea to run from the hd live at the dash to your 3 prone connector at the front of the boat by the trolling motor.. did you use a kit of some kind ? Also where did you get the wire to power everything up for nmea system? Thanks. I don't believe you talk about it in the vidio:( Thanks.. i bought ghost, active target, 3 in 1, and 2 live 12 hds units.. thanks, same system as yours..
Also did you have to buy another 2 prone connector 2nd one separately? And the terminators? I still haven't unboxed by 2 hds live 12 units.. or did you use a kit? Starter kit. Thanks so much!!
I have a brand new 2023 Tracker and I had the ghost and an HD S Lowrance nine live installed cannot get them to pair. My question is is the ghost and the HDS live and the hems connection going to them separately powered.
Good afternoon Allen, Sorry to bother you couple more questions for you. I want to purchase a ghost trailer mower, should I go directly to a dealer or could I go on to Amazon and order it through there. And I have a ranger rt188 Would a 47 inch shaft work for my boat
You might call Sunny's Marine if your in the Sac area or any boat shop? But depending on installation as they charge by the hour. I did a video on installing the ghost, it's pretty easy if there is a motor on boat already.
No not the crimps. I’m taking about that thing that you had in your video where you installed the wires into. That block thing that opened up and you put in your power cables from the battery and then from the foot pedal. Then you closed it up. What is that thing called exactly do you know ?
I know the video is a couple years old, but think it worth pointing out that the Ghost DOES NOT come with a "GPS puck antenna." What you are handling at 1:45 is a magnetic COMPASS, and nothing more. It attaches to a dedicated connector on the Ghost and is used for it to be able to navigate a heading. At the 5:00 mark you are NOT holding a "Live Target" transducer. You are holding an ACTIVE TARGET transducer. There is a difference; almost nobody is interested in Live Target. At 15:30 you mention NMEA connects the Ghost to talk to Live Target. No, it doesn't communicate with Active Target either (and not Live Target which you don't have). The Active Target controller box has no NMEA connection! The NMEA connection is for Ghost to communicate with the multi-function-display, MFD, i.e., HDS unit. It does so for the Ghost to follow a track from the MFD.
Probably didn't explain right lol The active target is the 3 in 1 transducer and the ghost comes with the HDI transducer just 2D and DS, the 3 in 1 is an option you can add for the 360* The NEMA is used to hook to your HDS displays to the ghost and for doing updates also to your ghost. The ethernet is used for the sonar and for live target (forward facing)
They said to mount the GPS Puc At least 2 feet away from the trolling motor. But yours is right there on the carpet behind the trolling motor. Is that OK? Also do you just screw it into the carpet and not worry about hitting anything?
I've installed many of these and I have not had any problems as you can see mine is right by the motor. I just drilled two sm holes into the deck and screwed it down. There is nothing to hit but I do look under the front plate to see where the tube with the wires is at.
If your changing out batteries go with the lithiums. I changed mine out ten months ago and it was the best thing I ever did with the boat. I lightened the boat over 150 pounds or more. Depends on how you want to hook up trolling motor and electronics as to what batteries you buy. You can get one 36V battery if only running trolling motor? I put three 12V 100 amp hr batteries for 36V ghost, then I use each battery for 12V for electronics. I have never run the batteries down yet! Lithium batteries run full until they shut down no warning!
We sell then systems but right now we do not install but I have guys that I can recommend you to. Were in the process of setting up a shop for installs soon! I have the complete Lowrance system in my boat: Lowrance Ghost, 2 HDS 12 live w/ 3-1, active live and 360. I have units at FW I can show you how they work!
Lowrance doesn't make a release bracket but Minnkota does and if you do get the one for the ultrex motor and the bolt holes should match if not you might need to drill two new ones.
Eric when I took of the minnkota it had four bolts holding bracket. After bolting it up matching the four holes there was plenty room to put two more so I drilled two more just for a little more security. Four bolts are plenty but extras don't hurt!
Great video, I have a question where did you find those yellow ring terminals for the 8 (AWG wire I have search all over and I cannot locate any that size, please help 🙏🏾
Gotcha. My run is 21ft long. I’m debating if I should use 4 awg or 6awg ? Also I’m using the ghost with 24v. NOT 36v. Idk if that makes a difference or not on what size wire I should use. What would you recommend between the two?
While generally you are correct that tie straps can be problematic, in the case of Active Target the cable was engineered specifically so that tie straps are unlikely to hurt the cable. The cable is much more robust than other transducer cables.
I just ordered one and I will watch this video again. Looks easy enough, except for the fish finders. Thanks for the great tips.
the install is very easy and depends on what electronics you have but all Lowrance FF with blue connectors are compatible
Great content. The cable holders on the side of the mount have zip tie slots in them to allow you to capture the cable so it doesn't come out on its own.
Thanks for the info!
The best install video I have seen on U tube very detailed. Thanks Alan.
Thanks 👍 I'm starting to make more videos on electronics like 2D sonar and how to use and proper transducer problems. And I'll be doing on DS, SI, Live and 360. So watch for videos coming soon
What size wire did you use to power it ?
Ohhhhhhh Boi Ole Alan Fong went and made a TH-cam cannel.. Looking forward to many more videos to come 🎣
Hi fishchampkirk2, thanks for watching! Hope to bring you some interesting videos in the future.
Will be doing on everything I do every week hunting, fishing n any outdoor activities
Good morning Allen
That was a whole bunch of information that was very very helpful on convincing me that I need to get one of these on my boat thanks again
Glad to help and it's not hard to install
@@AlanFong I might contact you to help me LOL
For safety reasons, it's best to install the motor onto the mount before installing the lift assist spring. A less handy person could get injured. When you install the motor on the mount, you should use Loc-Tite on the two large hex head screws. Those can come loose and cause problems with deploy not locking down. When you add zip ties on your cables, use the slots in the cable retainers for your zip ties to hold everything down. I highly recommend a Bob's Machine prop nut so you don't have to carry a ratchet in the boat. You should periodically remove the prop and check for line wrapped on the shaft which could damage the seal.
Don't forget to do the compass and bow offset calibrations so navigation and anchor can be precise. The rubber foot comes off the support bar easily so glue that on with silicone or whatever you have handy. Make sure you watch other videos that show how to configure the buttons and stow position.
Thanks, John, for sharing your knowledge. ..the more information, the better. Thanks for watching!
John thanks for the comments any info always handy to know. Last week I've had couple customers had problem when installing motor to bracket because trailer in way couldn't install when bracket was in down position. When they took out to use bracket wouldn't lock. So you have install with motor in the down position so lock will work.
@@AlanFong I had the same situation, but I installed mine with the bracket raised and it worked just fine. Installing the motor pushes the safety latch to the proper position so I don't know why they would have a problem unless the hex screw weren't tight. I was already aware of a problem with the safety latch when screws some loose so I was paying careful attention to the latch when I installed it.
Great video Alan I watched your video when I put my HDS Pro in too. Very well made & helped a lot. Can't wait to get on the water with my new ghost-trolling motor.
Glad it helped
A star is born! Best wishes, Alan. You’re the BEST
Thanks Roger for the good wishes! Appreciate your support.
Hey you even need help lol thanks
Not sure if available on Amazon? The ghost 47” shaft will work perfect on your ranger
Good luck Alan! Big supporter!
Thanks alot, David, appreciate your support!
thanks
If you fish big water like the Great Lakes put 6 bolts in.
Big waters yes and I usually put five or six depending how many I can reach
Great video thank you! Subbed.
Awesome, thank you!
EXCELLENT video! New sub.
Welcome aboard!
Dear Alan, I have a used, 20-year old 16.5 ft Lund 'Explorer Adventurer' with a side console and a 50 hp Honda outboard motor. I might fishing about 2 or 3 times a week maximum in the spring through late fall, but mainly on the Sacramento River from Knights Landing to Sacramento. I do go into the Delta and to Lake Berryessa occasionally. The boat empty weighs about 1100 lbs (guessing from specs) and probably total weight with 2 people at 2,000 lbs or so. I had a Minn Kota power drive version1 on 12 volts with 50 lbs trust. Stopped running and no parts. I mainly drift down river, but with a lure snag, the boat will slowly head up current. I'd like to stay with a 12 volt battery. Is it reasonable to stay with 55 lbs as I'm looking at a Minn Kota Terrova? Or am I silly not to get into 24 volt system and increase to 80 to 100 lbs trust? AND would you simply stay with a foot pedal or would you move to a remote if you target largemouth mainly. THANK YOU.
Eugene first I prefer the foot pedal over the remote because with the remote when I turn I have to quit reeling to operate remote. With foot pedal I can keep reeling as I turn the boat. Most motors come with foot pedal but you can get the remote as option. But if you get a Terrova with I pilot (spot lock) it come with both. I would get the 24V system with 80# thrust much easier to run. Get lithium 24V battery and you're good to go. Lithium batteries are more expensive but they have a 20yr warranty. I use Bio Lenno lithiums and have had no problems and have never killed it.
I think you have to have a power source for the NMEA network, but didn't see you do that. Without power, I am now sure how you got it to work. In any case, I have a similar setup as your, but no active imaging.
your right as I forgot to mention that as the nema has to be powered for ir to work
Nice job, Alan!
thanks
I have lowrance elite FS 9 with live sonar. Is the hockey puck worthless then? I have the NEMA hooked up to it with motorguide
You should leave the hocky puck connected so you can still have 2D sonar. Your Live is hooked up thru the ethernet plug (sm yellow) and the puck goes thru the sonar port lg blk but you might need the adaptor. On your puck might be a 7 pin and the Elite FS has a 9 pin so you need the adaptor. I always use my 2D especially when fishing shallow in delta. Was your old unit a Lowrance?
Good evening, what was the housing you used for the trolling motor harness to the boat harness ? Thanks in advance !
I wired mine direct so I'm not using any plug. In old days everyone used sockets n plug in. Wiring direct will have less problems in the future.
Great video, was wondering where you bought the wire ?for nmea to run from the hd live at the dash to your 3 prone connector at the front of the boat by the trolling motor.. did you use a kit of some kind ? Also where did you get the wire to power everything up for nmea system? Thanks. I don't believe you talk about it in the vidio:( Thanks.. i bought ghost, active target, 3 in 1, and 2 live 12 hds units.. thanks, same system as yours..
Also did you have to buy another 2 prone connector 2nd one separately? And the terminators? I still haven't unboxed by 2 hds live 12 units.. or did you use a kit? Starter kit. Thanks so much!!
Sorry 3 prone
Just get the starter kit it has everything you will need. FW has them in stock. I'm there on Fri n Sat if you want come talk or call me
@@AlanFong thanks so much! Will do..
I have a brand new 2023 Tracker and I had the ghost and an HD S Lowrance nine live installed cannot get them to pair. My question is is the ghost and the HDS live and the hems connection going to them separately powered.
You have to have the nema cable hooked to both and it has to be powered to 12V. Also the ghost and HDS probably need updating to current software
Good afternoon Allen,
Sorry to bother you couple more questions for you.
I want to purchase a ghost trailer mower, should I go directly to a dealer or could I go on to Amazon and order it through there.
And I have a ranger rt188
Would a 47 inch shaft work for my boat
You can find them online any tackle store or at Fisherman's Warehouse. Don't know if Amazon has any. 47" shaft is perfect for your ranger
Very good
Thanks for your comment gene lippincott! Glad you liked it and hope to bring you more interesting videos in the future.
Good afternoon evening Allen
What is the cost to get a ghost trolling motor installed if I already have it
You might call Sunny's Marine if your in the Sac area or any boat shop? But depending on installation as they charge by the hour. I did a video on installing the ghost, it's pretty easy if there is a motor on boat already.
Nice video
Thanks pretty much an easy install
NICE!!!!!!...THUMBS-UP!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks!!
Alan I noticed you didn't install spacers on your ribbed bow. Did you not need them? Congrats on the channel.
ED Ranger boat have a rubber pad on the bow so I didn't put the washers on, no problem
Do you know what that thing is called that you hook up your battery cables to and foot pedal cables to ? That thing that clamps them inplace?
If your talking about hooking up the wires to the foot pedal for power there just crimps you buy for the size wire your using like 8ga wire.
No not the crimps. I’m taking about that thing that you had in your video where you installed the wires into. That block thing that opened up and you put in your power cables from the battery and then from the foot pedal. Then you closed it up. What is that thing called exactly do you know ?
The terminal block came in my Ranger boat. You can get them just make sure it's for 6-8 ga wires
I know the video is a couple years old, but think it worth pointing out that the Ghost DOES NOT come with a "GPS puck antenna." What you are handling at 1:45 is a magnetic COMPASS, and nothing more. It attaches to a dedicated connector on the Ghost and is used for it to be able to navigate a heading. At the 5:00 mark you are NOT holding a "Live Target" transducer. You are holding an ACTIVE TARGET transducer. There is a difference; almost nobody is interested in Live Target. At 15:30 you mention NMEA connects the Ghost to talk to Live Target. No, it doesn't communicate with Active Target either (and not Live Target which you don't have). The Active Target controller box has no NMEA connection! The NMEA connection is for Ghost to communicate with the multi-function-display, MFD, i.e., HDS unit. It does so for the Ghost to follow a track from the MFD.
Probably didn't explain right lol The active target is the 3 in 1 transducer and the ghost comes with the HDI transducer just 2D and DS, the 3 in 1 is an option you can add for the 360* The NEMA is used to hook to your HDS displays to the ghost and for doing updates also to your ghost. The ethernet is used for the sonar and for live target (forward facing)
They said to mount the GPS Puc At least 2 feet away from the trolling motor. But yours is right there on the carpet behind the trolling motor. Is that OK? Also do you just screw it into the carpet and not worry about hitting anything?
I've installed many of these and I have not had any problems as you can see mine is right by the motor. I just drilled two sm holes into the deck and screwed it down. There is nothing to hit but I do look under the front plate to see where the tube with the wires is at.
What do I use for batteries, I’m in the market for new ones and have the ghost
If your changing out batteries go with the lithiums. I changed mine out ten months ago and it was the best thing I ever did with the boat. I lightened the boat over 150 pounds or more. Depends on how you want to hook up trolling motor and electronics as to what batteries you buy. You can get one 36V battery if only running trolling motor? I put three 12V 100 amp hr batteries for 36V ghost, then I use each battery for 12V for electronics. I have never run the batteries down yet! Lithium batteries run full until they shut down no warning!
@@AlanFong what brand of lithium
If I wanted to upgrade to this system, do you install them? I am really interested in purchasing this complete unit. Also the 360.
We sell then systems but right now we do not install but I have guys that I can recommend you to. Were in the process of setting up a shop for installs soon! I have the complete Lowrance system in my boat: Lowrance Ghost, 2 HDS 12 live w/ 3-1, active live and 360. I have units at FW I can show you how they work!
Can I use a quick release bracket on the ghost?
Lowrance doesn't make a release bracket but Minnkota does and if you do get the one for the ultrex motor and the bolt holes should match if not you might need to drill two new ones.
@Alan Fong Outdoors thank you for the reply Alan. Also thank you for the videos.
Amazing! ❤️😮
Hey Traci, thanks for watching!
Thank u Dad!
Alani ? lol
Haha it’s me lol
Hi Alan,. New Subscribe here.
Why did you have to drill more holes? I thought you had said the holes matched.
Good luck with you Channel!
Eric B.
Eric when I took of the minnkota it had four bolts holding bracket. After bolting it up matching the four holes there was plenty room to put two more so I drilled two more just for a little more security. Four bolts are plenty but extras don't hurt!
@@AlanFongGot it!
Thanks Alan.
Great video, I have a question where did you find those yellow ring terminals for the 8 (AWG wire I have search all over and I cannot locate any that size, please help 🙏🏾
I got them on Amazon as I got water proof circuit breakers and the 8 ga wire too
Ok thanks do you remember the name and nomenclature, again thanks 👍🏾
No I don't but there few companys who make the breakers just get one thats water proof.
What size wire did you use to power it ?
If it's less than ten feet you can use 10ga but if its longer I would use 8ga to keep it from getting hot
I thought if 4 or 6 gauge is what they recommend if the run is longer then 20ft?
The thicker the better 4 or 6 ga are hard to work with but are better
Gotcha. My run is 21ft long. I’m debating if I should use 4 awg or 6awg ? Also I’m using the ghost with 24v. NOT 36v. Idk if that makes a difference or not on what size wire I should use. What would you recommend between the two?
Bigger is better if your going that far. 24v or 36v shouldn't matter.
Electrical tape is better than tie straps. Tie straps can mess cable up.
I've used both but when its hot outside tape gets sticky
While generally you are correct that tie straps can be problematic, in the case of Active Target the cable was engineered specifically so that tie straps are unlikely to hurt the cable. The cable is much more robust than other transducer cables.