Originally Posted by
CrappiePappy
Keep the Low HDS9 on the console (assuming the tdx is on the transom). Mount the Garmin 93sv at the bow .... and you may want to look into a mounting system for the 93sv to bring it up off the floor some. Go ahead and put the 93sv's tdx on the bottom of your trolling motor. You'll have time to get used to using it while waiting to add LS, and you'll have the potential to mark waypoints while using the Down & Side View capabilities. Once you get a LS setup added, the tdx can go on the trolling motor shaft.
I say get a raised mount for the Garmin 93sv "specifically" for use with Livescope, because you don't want your eyes trained on the screen alone. You'll want to see the arrow on top of the TM, and your line, at the same time as viewing the screen ... well, with only a minor amount of eye movement, anyway.
BUT .... be aware, that once you do add LS to your Garmin 93sv, the Down & Side view capability will take a backseat to the forward view of the Livescope. You may not even want to use a split screen for "forward" and down or side view at the same time. You can program the 93sv to show you a map screen (w/waypoints) with one of the 4 option selector buttons. And the remaining 3 buttons can be programmed for whatever single or combo screens you might want.
Just my :twocents opinion, but based on my LS setup and the one my buddy has on his boat. My Garmin 93sv is dedicated to LS completely. I have a Hook 7 that's mounted under the Garmin, but it's primary function is maps/waypoints. It does have 2d & DI capabilities, but since adding the LS system I rarely use it for those functions.