I have an old Humminbird WPS 60 flasher unit gimbal mount that has been sitting in the shed for ten years. It has the XT-2-16 ducer. The motherboard and transducer were replaced new at that time. Question #1 will these units mark fish? [decently] #2 Has any one ever used this unit for ice fishing? I did contact the Company to see if they would still service it, if needed. They do advertize lifetime repair. I just purchased a new Vexilar FL-18 for Ice fishing, but would use the old unit on my fishing boat if any good. Just trying to keep from spending extra money for a second ducer on the boat. Info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Snitz.
------------------ If I was any HAPPIER Then I already am i'd probably WET MY PANTS.
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I have an old Humminbird WPS 60 flasher unit gimbal mount that has been sitting in the shed for ten years. It has the XT-2-16 ducer. The motherboard and transducer were replaced new at that time. Question #1 will these units mark fish? [decently] #2 Has any one ever used this unit for ice fishing? I did contact the Company to see if they would still service it, if needed. They do advertize lifetime repair.
I just purchased a new Vexilar FL-18 for
Ice fishing, but would use the old unit on my fishing boat if any good. Just trying to keep from spending extra money for a second ducer on the boat. Info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Snitz.
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If I was any
HAPPIER
Then I already am
i'd probably
WET MY PANTS.
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