New 7 Elite thread

[pat copeland]

I fish in lakes off the Al river Tensaw river ect just north of Mobile. I bought the 7 elite mounted the sonar on the transom.The electrical is tied with the 12volt hookup that feed the trolling moter......interference like crazy....can u help with that?. Also I used the shallow water set up rookie or no expierence . I fish in normally 12 ft or less unclear water most of the time....settings please!!! I hope I did not waist my money. the reason I bought this was to see the fish and learn of course ...

[Barnacle Bill]

Electronics should never be connected to the trolling motor battery.

[Rees Guide]

Change the power connection and you will be pleased, those units are pretty darn good straight out of the box.

[pat copeland]

10 4 Im fishing in a 16 ft gheenoe .....Im going to add a ele start moter....I guess I can use that battery....Also that rascle seemed to use a lot juice or was that just my imagination

[brettw]

I bought a small, seperate battery for the ff. works very well. about the size of a small , chunky book.
I've never drained it.
Amazon.com

[pat copeland]

Thanks for the help Brettw

[gotta_fish]

I use a lawn mower battery for my 788 ci on the bow of my boat its cheap , lite and last all day no problems

[Gindog]

I run a lawn mower battery also and it runs mine great all day.

[Hatchetjack]

Hey Pat,
i fish out of a Gheenoe Classic. I bought an 8 ah battery from Cabelas and use it to power my Elite 5. I have used it all day with no problems. I put the battery in a small waterproof box I got at Wally World and use a quick disconnect to hook it up to a charger. I'll post a picture if it would help.