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Spent 2 hrs playing with them and the HDS5 went on for about 1 minute before shutting off. HDS7 never came on even when switched from front to back. Now no lights on StructureScan HD device. Can't think I wired wrong as all cables basically keyed to certain connectors. Tomorrow I re-wire boat fresh. Tonight its google time to figure the Lowrances out.

Thx for input, appreciated for sure. Actually having problems turning them on at all. There is power and I think I have secured the over-engineered connectors properly but both inop. They both could be dead but will keep checking as it may be operator IQ. The StructureScan HD module does show power though (leds). I’m mostly on Balsam and know the lake well as these are more toys than anything. I have navionics on phone and iPad so the basic depth and contours are covered. If these hassle me too much I may just put my DragonFly 4 back on. Great for image but brutal slow mapping.

Feel like I'm clogging up the forum with threads but they are different subjects. The used boat I purchased has a HDS7 and HDS5 and StructureScan HD module included with cables. They were packed separate but I think I have figured out the wiring down to 3 questions remaining. 1) Would the front unit be the HDS7 (Touch Screen Gen 2 I think) or the smaller HDS5? Not sure if bigger unit goes with steering console or up front with trolling motor. It could be wired either way. 2) There is a StructureScan transducer and normal transducer in back of boat but there is also a normal transducer that was attached to their front trolling motor head. Is this required since the one on the transom shares information through the enet cabling on the StructureScan HD module. 3) They had the front unit tied into the trolling motor battery. I assumed it goes back to main battery but I can also piggyback off one of the 2 trolling motor batteries if required. It seem sensible but I will measure voltage first. Thx ahead guys.

The engines trim works perfect. Going by the chart it could be temp sensor stuff (ohiofisherman) if the brown is actually tan. The brown/white is ???. The engine is purring and impeller working strong but I’m still looking. Thx for everyone’s help.

Thx grimsbylander! The reason I was inquiring about this possible loose connection was because after all the maintenance the engine would no longer hold idle! I had a great friend try to relax me off the cliff edge and go through the diagnostic checklist. Long story short, either the previous owners gas tank had bad gas (water) or I bought bad gas. Cleaned tank and lines and purring again, happiest boat owner anyone has seen! Now still have to research those 2 connector and replace plugs (strange 18mm size?) but things are looking up.

Thank you for url. The Female connector is BROWN The Male connector is BROWN + WHITE STRIPE They are at front basically right beside each other, as mentioned the connectors are worn and look like they are a prefect fit.

Yes, well I did listen to 90% of the members here thinking it was too small. But, I left out a lot of personal info and $$$ direction that in the end was the final decision. Basically, this is way more than hoped for and at the end of the day a 50-60hp option was really light years away. Darn, I was hoping to slip this thread in without anyone noticing!

Took cowling off to perform maintenance stuff on (new to me) engine. After oil change etc. I notice 2 wire on front of engine unattached. I get all wires are not needed but these 2 had connector ends (female and male) and looked worn and previously connected together. Common sense says they belong together but without the manual I don't want to screw anything up Until I can hunt down a manual I thought I'd post some pics here if maybe someone has the same engine or has worked on one. The wires are BROWN and DARK BROWN. Thx ahead.

Thank you. Will order online today, forgot about RadioWorld...

Re-wiring a Terrova on another boat and realized I had Minn Kota MKR kit plug kit around to use. Unfortunately with 6ga wiring you really need the adapter for it without hacking the cable to make it fit. I guess it’s a old Discontinued product and pretty hard to track down. Anyone seen one available? The full kit is $70 bucks but just need adapter. thx ahead.

Thank for reply, I’m going to head to mto Monday (bring a book) and 100% get everything documented. I know probably faster online but In person I will not screw it up. I obviously have trailer papers somewhere since I have the plate. If selling a boat does the trailer plate stay with trailer or put on new trailer? Yes, I am slow but I really appreciate the forums patience. 😎

I have a pleasure craft licence with the boats # but the document clearly stated “This is not a Title”.I do have a trailer license so I assume now that I have that ownership in my wallet or boat, checking now, man I feel dumb...

My 40 year boat and trailer has no “papers” and wondering what hoops I would need to jump through to get them. The trailer is a home made job and boat was in “as is” condition but after some TLC became a great boat again. I registered it 6 yrs ago for a pleasure craft license after buying it “as is”. The previous owner had no papers. I was not concerned with no papers because I bought from a very very reputable friend and it’s value was nothing.($250) I don’t think mto cared about ownership papers when I registered and paid taxes on it, just don’t remember... If someone has gone through this recently please chime in, thx.

Rizzo, you read my mind. I don’t need waterski speed but would like to reach Coboconk in sunlight!

It would definitely only be out in perfect weather. I’m in the Hamilton area so I would stick close to shore in the 50pt area Burlington bridge. I’m not saying I’m the smartest guy but common sense usually works ok with me.

Thx guys. Anyone know if pedestal mounts are do able in the floor?

I’m a fair weather fisherman (and golfer). Love them both but rain and wind usually keep me home. Balsam is my home lake but would I be able to troll around Lake Ontario a bit on good days?

I’m about to trade “up” to a Legend 16ft with 25hp 4 stroke. I don’t have a lot of details yet (year etc) but kicking the tires. It does not have pedestal seats which I will install but wondering if 3 are do able. I think I see a mount in front for one. Dont really want to argue boat values just hoping to get insight on what the 16’ Legend is capable of. Probably viewing this afternoon but hoping to do a little research before. Sorry no great details to give but hoping pics can pinpoint year and capabilities ( big lakes ? Or just small lakes etc. And speed from a 25hp with 2 adults) Don’t need speedboat but would be nice to be quick enough to venture further than 2km from cottage. thx ahead

I have had the Terrova 80 for a few years and has worked great but seeing the simple ProNav app functions and navionics integration makes me a little jealous. The ilink option at the time just integrated with Humminbird units so it wasn’t considered. Not even sure if the 2020 ilink for the new models has straight integration to the standalone navionics app. But my model is basically “dead” as its not upgradeable by Minn Kota and there is no ProNav package yet. I would have to sell it and downgrade to a ProNav compatible 12v model. Still can’t figure out the ProNavs high price and why they need the user to strip out ipilot circuit etc. And add another gps device. Simply piggyback a Bluetooth controller off the foot pedal connector and use your phone or iPads gps. Yes you would need a iPad with true gps but any iPads with cell intergration would work. Most phones gps would be fine too. Im probably missing some sensor feedback from the unit but just don’t see the cost of a $1000 per ProNav mod. Gps running 100% on a phone or iPad would eat the battery and would require a power supply if used constantly. I did send their tech support a question and got a quick response so their support seems solid.

I have the Terrova 80 before the Bluetooth option and it has has no upgrade. Didn’t really think I needed the link function at the time. I just looked back on the forum and discussed a ProNav possible device Jan 2017, darn I should get a cut of the profits! if the upgrade ProNav wasn’t so $$$ I would sell my Terrova for a lesser model that was ProNav compatible.

I have a Terrova 80 with ipilot non Bluetooth and am frustrated that there is no option to the BlueTooth option. At one time I was going to build simple Bluetooth controller to piggyback the foot pedal connector for relatively easy hookup. I’m just starting to grasp mapkit programming but I don’t see it being a problem. Well, never bothered and thought I’d just upgrade one day. Just saw the ProNav GPS unit now that connects to a ton of lesser trolling motors for Bluetooth connectivity and use with the navionics app. Basically you would just plot the points on the map and select speed and GO! Not sure if the newer Bluetooth trolling motors offer navionics or bluechart plotting but that would be awesome. My 24v Terrova isn’t supported and it seems to have a huge price tag but just wondering if anyone here has upgraded their ProDrives etc? I know some of the new minn kotas can follow contours etc.but simply plotting points on my iPad and hitting GO would be awesome... (ProNav $1000.... not sure if awesome enough)

I pm'd you Hirk

Hirk have you had success getting waterlines off etc?

Thank you for the reply, tried 50/50 water/vinegar today and had zero result. Trying to track down star brite aluminum cleaner etc. In Hamilton area but will look into toon brite too. Thx. crazy prices on amazon.ca.

Trying to clean up toons and having trouble tracking down Star Brite Aluminum cleaner in Hamilton area, Its seems OOS or way overpriced. Is there a decent alternative? I’ve seen YouTube use vinegar 50/50 and mention of CLR but warnings too. If anyone’s has any tricks I’d love to hear them. Thx ahead.