Boat Electronics Setup - Rigging the Bass Cat Lynx

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Ken Smith

Ken Smith

3 жыл бұрын

Today we review the Boat Electronics Setup we went with on the new Bass Cat Lynx. We combined Humminbird Helix with Garmin GPSMap units, adding 360 and Livescope to have all of the best fishing technology available. We used Bass Boat Technology mounts, and the Transducer Saver and Shield mount to mount the Garmin Side Imaging transducer to the Bob's Jack Plate, which we believe is the best way to protect that $900 transducer.
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@donnieoneal6739
@donnieoneal6739 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. Would like to comment regarding HB not warrantying the shaft when a support is used. Have you noticed that Ott Defoe, Carl Jocumsen, Brandon Paliuncuk both have those supports on their TM. I know they are sponsored by HB, but still may they are sponsored by the one that produces the mount...Not sure....Just odd regarding the mount and HB makes that statement, yet 3 of the anglers they support have mounts. Thanks again for the video...good stuff.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Donnie Humminbird did reply to me, here is there answer verbatim "Thank you for contacting Humminbird. We appreciate your support of our products. We are aware of third party support brackets. We do not endorse these products. Any physical damage to the 360 pod, shaft, cables, or connectors would not be covered under warranty. If we can assist you further on this subject or any other Humminbird related questions please feel free to email us again or contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-633-1468. Good Boating and Fishing! Deborah Technical Support Representative"
@robertjacobsfishing
@robertjacobsfishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ken. 'Cat' rigging is coming together great, Enjoy every minute on the new rig!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
I am!
@kendalllunsford775
@kendalllunsford775 3 жыл бұрын
Really good looking "Cat" Ken........... Thanks for sharing setup and the Whys..... Your vids promote ideas and you can tell that you put a a lot of thought into your setup..... Great stuff....!!!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
I ask a lot of guys a lot of questions, I like to know “why” guys set things up the way they do
@ronswinford4952
@ronswinford4952 3 жыл бұрын
Nice bracket in the front, lots of adjustability built into that thing. Always good to see the rigging done right. Thanks for the info Ken.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Love how they keep improving an already solid product
@johnnysaechao6218
@johnnysaechao6218 3 жыл бұрын
Love the boat and set up!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny!
@timschreiber1584
@timschreiber1584 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice Job and a good choices! Enjoy!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim
@getore100
@getore100 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, thank you for your videos. Enjoy your new and beautiful boat. I'm buying the Sabre. It's all I need and fits in my garage. I think I'll be VERY happy with it. Will probably fish Lake Lanier and take it down to Venice, Louisiana a couple of times per year to fish the delta.
@timmarlow6777
@timmarlow6777 3 жыл бұрын
Great setup Ken , I am surprised that you didn't go with the ultra high definition for the side and down imagining I added it this year and was blown away with the clarity over my old setup. I also wanted to thank you again for the conversation we had at the classic I really enjoyed it and hope to see you on the lake and also start some retirement planning
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Tim the guys raved about the Garmin and they can run whatever they want so I wanted to try it
@civilized5734
@civilized5734 3 жыл бұрын
i have almost the same exact setup except for sideimaging at the console...great stuff!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta have it!
@grantrichey5612
@grantrichey5612 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a skeeter guy. Love the boat. Also like the dog prints on your steps on your trailer. That’s awesome.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Those are cat feet I think!
@miketadlock4150
@miketadlock4150 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Ken!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@chrissmith2305
@chrissmith2305 3 жыл бұрын
Great Setup Ken!!!!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@jefflyons9798
@jefflyons9798 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat great video
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@richardcraig2282
@richardcraig2282 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, I received my $250 Visa gift card from Spark Energy in the mail today! Thank you and Spark Energy very much for all you do for the fishing industry. That $250 will be reinvested straight back into fishing as it'll be going to a new Raptor for my boat.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats Richard!
@jeffporter100
@jeffporter100 3 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. Enjoy watching other boats get rigged. I asked Van at BBT for info on that new mount to see if it would fit my classic.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
What did he say?
@rcgantt71
@rcgantt71 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat Ken! Appreciate your series. Should be a fish catching machine!! 🙂
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
So far so good Rich!
@benskai2475akurfishing
@benskai2475akurfishing 2 жыл бұрын
terimkasi senior ilmunya
@mikeharris130
@mikeharris130 3 жыл бұрын
I will give Vann kudos the next time I see him. I drive by his place every day.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Tell him hello!
@benskai2475akurfishing
@benskai2475akurfishing 2 жыл бұрын
terimakasi senior
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih kembali
@jeffbrame9260
@jeffbrame9260 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. How do you get your boat in that storage facility? Doesn't look like much room to back it in with truck. Do they have power so you can charge your batteries?
@cjstammfishing2017
@cjstammfishing2017 2 жыл бұрын
Hey ken, I would like to say that you have changed my mind about bass cats, I was looking at a caymas cx20 and it seemed too expensive for me so I looked at a 2019 eyra and even tho it’s a skinnier boat I think I’ll like it.
@jerryziarko8137
@jerryziarko8137 3 жыл бұрын
I am curious about something. When reviewing the Charger 210, you mentioned you liked it had a flat spot for mounting units because you didn't like the obstruction having one in front of you while running, yet now it seems much of your field of vision is obstructed. What was the change in thought process for mounting?
@CaptTSam
@CaptTSam 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the set up! I’m just getting started setting up an older Bass Boat with modern electronics. I am curious about covering up your gauges on your dash. Seems to me that being able to see your tachometer, voltage, water pressure are pretty important. Just wondering what I’m missing or what you’re thinking is on this.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 2 жыл бұрын
Sam Sam (which by the way is our Border Collies name) I pull all of that same information through my Garmin on the dash
@joshholt1513
@joshholt1513 3 жыл бұрын
What was your reason for your choice of trolling motor batteries? I was kind of surprised to see standard lead acid batteries. Thought you would have went with lithium or at least agm.
@jacobwilliams1980
@jacobwilliams1980 Жыл бұрын
Would you mind sharing where the Garmin black box was mounted? I’m rigging up a Caracal I recently purchased and I’m not sure where to place it and then getting those cables up to the bow. Your videos are great! Thank you for making them.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing Жыл бұрын
Jacob both of mine are in the that little day box on the starboard side all the way to the front.
@douglasspickler4925
@douglasspickler4925 3 жыл бұрын
NICE!!! Just wondering can you still use the trailer steps and pole to enter your boat? Look's like alot to safely step over.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there’s a spot to step between the graphs and TM
@amasaisamaliejones6253
@amasaisamaliejones6253 3 жыл бұрын
Ken, this is awesome! Question for you, is the one 31 AGM dedicated to start up, electronics, bilge pumps and aerators? With your old boat (Ranger), did you ever get low on juice with your electronics? Thank you for doing this, it really helps our knowledge and growth.
@rowdybroomstick1216
@rowdybroomstick1216 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's alot of strain for one battery! Can you imagine fishing a night derby and nav lights courtesy lights, dash lights, four graph's going hard , two aerators going , possibly two cell phones plugged in and still having to crank up a big motor without damaging the start phase windings in your starter because your dragging a lot! I'd want a current constant voltage of the system shown at all times and watch it start up
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, all off that one battery and yes I had issues but my belief is it was as much my charger not getting that AGM battery fully charged as anything. That said I generally still snooze my back units when I stop to fish which I started doing with last boat and crank battery issues and I’ve just kept doing it
@rawblow4512
@rawblow4512 3 жыл бұрын
One thing I’ve always wondered having these expensive graphs is someone stealing them while your on the road and parking the rig at a motel overnight. Can these 4 graphs be quickly disconnected and brought into your room or do you just leave them on the boat? Sorry I’m just getting back into fishing and have no experience with all the equipment.
@ksaggie1359
@ksaggie1359 8 ай бұрын
Instead of using electrical tape, i use the DD26 wire mounts which incase the FFS wire in rubber gasket and is a tighter mount on the TM shaft.
@eddiepayne8533
@eddiepayne8533 3 жыл бұрын
Good video Ken. I have no doubt the guys at Jones are carrying on the legacy of John. And the BBT mounts rock, the geek engineer in me appreciated the fact that the dash mount does not hang the weight of the units off the face like some do, I ran one on my Phoenix for 7 years. Solid. Beautiful boat! One question, is there and advantage to flipping the 360 inward? I see that now and then, been curious why. Thanks!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
I think mainly so covers fit better
@eddiepayne8533
@eddiepayne8533 3 жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing makes sense. Mine fits okay on the Phoenix.
@bnasty8653
@bnasty8653 3 жыл бұрын
This boat is amazing!! Are you gonna finish the Vexus review? It’s the only boat besides this one that was interesting.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
At this point likely not
@JeepersCreepers2013
@JeepersCreepers2013 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, great video. I've been looking at a Bass Cat Eyra or a Puma. Seems like you spent a lot of time with the owner there, and I was wondering if you could tell me the big differences and if you prefer one over the other. Thanks!!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Grasshopper I don’t know the difference in them enough to comment. The puma I ran was the hybrid so totally different Boat. I know most of the pros running them are all running the Eyra.
@leaveorlibertyfishing7670
@leaveorlibertyfishing7670 3 жыл бұрын
Read a comment Sonarpros made and it said he’s spoke with HB and the brace does not void the warranty on the mega 360.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, I’m surprised they still haven’t answered ne
@json2763
@json2763 3 жыл бұрын
Nice.....quick question, why was the GT30 put on instead of the newest GT36?? I'm running the GT30 also which i think is a great transducer....
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
They think it shoots as good of a picture, or said another way they don’t see a difference
@jq614
@jq614 2 жыл бұрын
WOW Ken, you think Jones Trolling Motor & Electronics would take that kind of time with a regular fella, if so...I'm in I will make the drive from Missouri for that kind of attention and service!
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 2 жыл бұрын
Actually i know they do, they don't want you going home unless they know everything is working, and if it's new equipment to you, they help you dial it in
@jq614
@jq614 2 жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing Thanks!
@swampcat3940
@swampcat3940 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice boat Ken. The only concern I'd have with your unit set up is the mapping unit and SI unit not being compatible. I also run 4 grafts but I run 3 birds linked together, With a garmin for just livescope. I can't tell you how many times I mark weighpoints off of my SI and then utilize my mapping unit to fish what I've marked. I don't think one brands any better than the other either. But for me my mapping unit needs to liked to my search unit.
@jimk4267
@jimk4267 3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same. Thanks for your input Patrick
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Patrick you are correct, if you mark something with SI I gotta pull up map with Garmin
@3poundCrappiefishing
@3poundCrappiefishing 3 жыл бұрын
Your LiveScope transducer is in jeopardy there
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can see how you could bang one up in rocks
@BenEaddy
@BenEaddy 3 жыл бұрын
Braced my Mega 360 with a Transducer Shield & Saver brace, broke the shaft in half on a stump and had it replaced under warranty. Humminbird didn't ask if it was braced and I didn't mention it. Just my experience...
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@dustinglaze2457
@dustinglaze2457 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, you got an awesome set up dude! Did you guys pull new wire for the graphs or use the existing boat wiring?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
All new stuff
@dustinglaze2457
@dustinglaze2457 3 жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing what gauge wire did you guys use and did you pull separate feeds for each graph?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Eerrrr Dustin I’m not sure what they pulled
@easonterra
@easonterra 3 жыл бұрын
Can you get the Throw Cushion under Console hidden spot with the Hotfoot?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
I’d say yeah but it might blow around
@easonterra
@easonterra 3 жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing in twenty-five years, I only lost one leaving it under there.
@kevinbrown6013
@kevinbrown6013 3 жыл бұрын
Question 🙋 where did you find gen4 helix 12s? Asking for a friend 😂
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Jones in Texarkana has had inventory off and on for the last few months
@mittiejackson8421
@mittiejackson8421 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, what size building do you have your boat in, in this video ?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 2 жыл бұрын
Mattie it’s 36 deep and 40 wide, 20 foot overhang off the front (do 25 if you can). Has two huge overhead doors that are awesome
@mittiejackson8421
@mittiejackson8421 2 жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing ok, thank you I'm planning on getting a larger boat. My garage just fits the 14' one I have. I have plenty of room to build a place to keep it.
@mittiejackson8421
@mittiejackson8421 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@gregmiller6741
@gregmiller6741 3 жыл бұрын
are you going to install the windshields?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I took them out at the lake and forgot to bring them to dallas… tells you how long since I’ve been to Rayburn!
@RobbyRadford
@RobbyRadford 2 жыл бұрын
Caught a lot of bass, Even FOUND A STOLEN CAR in that Bringle Lake lol
@deannaraye6145
@deannaraye6145 Жыл бұрын
Love my 2023 Cougar but have to say I am so disappointed that you would have to drill a hole in the boat just to be able replace cable and wires. I had a bad transducer on day two of ownership. I live in Maine and bought the boat in Pennsylvania, so it's not a quick day trip to take it back. had to replace but cannot even get the y cable pulled through the console to removed the old cable. Feels like it is zip tied to the hilt. Also, can't get the shifter panel out of the way because the wires aren't long enough to set it by the seat.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing Жыл бұрын
Deanna Cats are notoriously difficult to rig, the one knock I’ve heard often
@deannaraye6145
@deannaraye6145 Жыл бұрын
@@KenSmithFishing I FINALLY got the cables replaced and old ones removed. Was able to lift out the cup holder on the front of the drivers console and found the wiring basically right there. A last second effort before drilling and putting in the vent plate like you did.
@rowdybroomstick1216
@rowdybroomstick1216 3 жыл бұрын
So not a uhd at the console?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Uhd?
@TACKAM36
@TACKAM36 3 жыл бұрын
Why is your touchpad flashing?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Box lids open too long, they blink and then all go out, it’s a warning a box lid has been open a while
@af4od02
@af4od02 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you use lithium batteries?
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 2 жыл бұрын
Bill I haven't done the research yet (I don't make decisions like that without data)
@travelingman1983
@travelingman1983 3 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't go with lithium batteries
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Jeff I just can’t see the benefit for the additional cost
@brandonhertel628
@brandonhertel628 3 жыл бұрын
I wish they would get rid of the grab handles on the side of those boats, My personal opinion is they are ugly, if they where gone that would be the new boat I buy come January!!!!! Just my opinion!!!!!!
@georgeadcock2347
@georgeadcock2347 3 жыл бұрын
Agree with that.
@jeffporter100
@jeffporter100 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t thought about how it looks. On my cat, you use the step on the trailer fender and pull yourself in the boat pulling on those side handles to get in.
@KenSmithFishing
@KenSmithFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Weird I really don’t notice them
@chaznorthrup5643
@chaznorthrup5643 2 жыл бұрын
I think they look good but everyone has their own likes and dislikes.
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