Boat Electronics Setup - Rigging the Bass Cat Lynx

[@donnieoneal6739]

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]

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"

[@grantrichey5612]

I’m a skeeter guy. Love the boat. Also like the dog prints on your steps on your trailer. That’s awesome.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Those are cat feet I think!

[@richardcraig2282]

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]

Congrats Richard!

[@ronswinford4952]

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]

Love how they keep improving an already solid product

[@jeffporter100]

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]

What did he say?

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Thanks for sharing Ken. 'Cat' rigging is coming together great, Enjoy every minute on the new rig!

[@KenSmithFishing]

I am!

[@mikeharris130]

I will give Vann kudos the next time I see him. I drive by his place every day.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Tell him hello!

[@timmarlow6777]

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]

Tim the guys raved about the Garmin and they can run whatever they want so I wanted to try it

[@ksaggie1359]

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.

[@kendalllunsford775]

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]

I ask a lot of guys a lot of questions, I like to know “why” guys set things up the way they do

[@civilized5734]

i have almost the same exact setup except for sideimaging at the console...great stuff!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Gotta have it!

[@chrissmith2305]

Great Setup Ken!!!!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thanks Chris!

[@miketadlock4150]

Another great video Ken!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thanks Mike

[@timschreiber1584]

Very nice Job and a good choices! Enjoy!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thanks Tim

[@rcgantt71]

Beautiful boat Ken! Appreciate your series. Should be a fish catching machine!! 🙂

[@KenSmithFishing]

So far so good Rich!

[@getore100]

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.

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Love the boat and set up!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thanks Johnny!

[@jq614]

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]

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]

@@KenSmithFishing Thanks!

[@leaveorlibertyfishing7670]

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]

Good to hear, I’m surprised they still haven’t answered ne

[@jacobwilliams1980]

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]

Jacob both of mine are in the that little day box on the starboard side all the way to the front.

[@jefflyons9798]

Beautiful boat great video

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thanks Jeff

[@BenEaddy]

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]

Good to hear!

[@swampcat3940]

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]

I was wondering the same. Thanks for your input Patrick

[@KenSmithFishing]

Patrick you are correct, if you mark something with SI I gotta pull up map with Garmin

[@eddiepayne8533]

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]

I think mainly so covers fit better

[@eddiepayne8533]

@@KenSmithFishing makes sense. Mine fits okay on the Phoenix.

[@amasaisamaliejones6253]

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]

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]

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

[@CJStammFishing]

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.

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Your LiveScope transducer is in jeopardy there

[@KenSmithFishing]

Yeah I can see how you could bang one up in rocks

[@deannaraye6145]

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]

Deanna Cats are notoriously difficult to rig, the one knock I’ve heard often

[@deannaraye6145]

@@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.

[@jeffbrame9260]

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?

[@douglasspickler4925]

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]

Yes, there’s a spot to step between the graphs and TM

[@bnasty8653]

This boat is amazing!! Are you gonna finish the Vexus review? It’s the only boat besides this one that was interesting.

[@KenSmithFishing]

At this point likely not

[@joshholt1513]

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.

[@rawblow4512]

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.

[@json2763]

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]

They think it shoots as good of a picture, or said another way they don’t see a difference

[@jerryziarko8137]

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?

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

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]

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.

[@easonterra]

Can you get the Throw Cushion under Console hidden spot with the Hotfoot?

[@KenSmithFishing]

I’d say yeah but it might blow around

[@easonterra]

@@KenSmithFishing in twenty-five years, I only lost one leaving it under there.

[@mittiejackson8421]

Hey Ken, what size building do you have your boat in, in this video ?

[@KenSmithFishing]

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]

@@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]

Thank you.

[@CaptTSam]

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]

Sam Sam (which by the way is our Border Collies name) I pull all of that same information through my Garmin on the dash

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

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[@benskai2475akurfishing]

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[@KenSmithFishing]

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[@dustinglaze2457]

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]

All new stuff

[@dustinglaze2457]

@@KenSmithFishing what gauge wire did you guys use and did you pull separate feeds for each graph?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Eerrrr Dustin I’m not sure what they pulled

[@gregmiller6741]

are you going to install the windshields?

[@KenSmithFishing]

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!

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

So not a uhd at the console?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Uhd?

[@kevinbrown6013]

Question 🙋 where did you find gen4 helix 12s? Asking for a friend 😂

[@KenSmithFishing]

Jones in Texarkana has had inventory off and on for the last few months

[@RobbyRadford]

Caught a lot of bass, Even FOUND A STOLEN CAR in that Bringle Lake lol

[@af4od02]

Why didn’t you use lithium batteries?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Bill I haven't done the research yet (I don't make decisions like that without data)

[@TACKAM36]

Why is your touchpad flashing?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Box lids open too long, they blink and then all go out, it’s a warning a box lid has been open a while

[@travelingman1983]

Surprised you didn't go with lithium batteries

[@KenSmithFishing]

Jeff I just can’t see the benefit for the additional cost

[@brandonhertel628]

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]

Agree with that.

[@jeffporter100]

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]

Weird I really don’t notice them

[@chaznorthrup5643]

I think they look good but everyone has their own likes and dislikes.

[@jersey4755]

Hello. It looks like your boat is stored in a storage unit? If so, can you please tell me the dimensions of the unit. I’m thinking that I might want to store my Lynx in a unit so that I don’t have to fold and unfold the tongue on the trailer to keep it in my garage.