My Humminbird Network !!!

[@WatchMeEDC]

Great overview and awesome setup. I like that you have the Mercury engine and trim data on your Solix. Pretty cool.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thank you

[@Reggiebob2000]

I just installed the same setup and even put my 5 port in the same space. I have a yamaha and when I plugged in my NEMA 2000 I get most everything but the speed and fuel readings. I have added the extra house battery with the option to parallel with switch. I have access to all the NEMA 2000 on all 3 of my Solix 10"s. Anyway good to know I did it all right. One thing I wish I would of seen prior was the bow mount that raises up to about waist high. Very nice setup!!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks and it sounds like your set up is very nice too.

[@ronlourigan3285]

Nice set up, you are totally networked even engine and radio, awesome!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks Ron

[@jerryvalentour164]

Again a great job . Just found you 03/14/22 . Love your way of doing it nice.

[@BigJimFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JimGrady67]

Great video! I really like my Solix's also. I see a lot of Helix videos but not many on the Solix. Last big trip I went on I used the follow the contour feature for the first time and really like it.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks

[@ronknight6400]

Thanks for all of this information. I have basically the exact same setup except mine are G3. This helps a lot. I really had never thought about using the go to feature in the manner you described. I am anxious to see your next video on locating your smaller lures on ML when casting further than 30 feet. Also, hopefully you will show how you adjust the ML to minimize the 2D interference.

[@BigJimFishing]

HB is working the interference issue. the Pros are beta testing an update from what I've heard.

[@jeffwilliams5096]

Jim nice video Thanks for sharing, can you tell me how that choke was wired in from the charger I don't understand what they are saying so I'm afraid of cutting any wires to put the choke in place for the trolling motor.

[@BigJimFishing]

Put it on the leads from the battery charger

[@jeffwilliams5096]

@@BigJimFishing Thank You

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video Shipmate.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks again!

[@keniethkimbrough8644]

Big Jim, did you do all the networking for your Phoenix yourself? Also, do you have to have LakeMaster installed? I'm new to this networking setup. It was already installed on the boat when I bought it from a private owner. Currently, I have 3 Helix 12 chirp SI GPS G2N and, 1 Garmin 10" with forward facing sonar. I will start digging into my wiring to see what's hooked up to the network 5 port hub. Any help is appreciated in advance.

[@BigJimFishing]

@@keniethkimbrough8644 Hennessey did it when I upgraded. See my channel for many videos on it my man.

[@keniethkimbrough8644]

Thanks Big Jim, I appreciate your response. And I always watch your channel. Great info that you share.

[@BigJimFishing]

@@keniethkimbrough8644 thanks for watching!

[@bobfreeman4901]

Another great video

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks Bob

[@j.christopherhickman2060]

Your stuff is really great , but some of us can not afford the setup you pros have . Matter a factly , some of us can’t wrap our head around how to even operate the simplest of fish finder equipment .you can’t get anyone on the phone to even talk to about where to buy what I might buy or where to take it to have it installed . I live on the Mississippi coast and fish fresh water bass 99% of the time .where would you go to even buy some hummingbird stuff ? Somebody please help us simple guys out .

[@BigJimFishing]

I think you have a bass pro shops nearby.....There is always the internet. Use KZbin to research the model you want and can afford.

[@keniethkimbrough8644]

Big Jim, can you tell me which wheels you have on your trailer? What size are they?

[@BigJimFishing]

@@keniethkimbrough8644 velocity rims. I think 15”. Came with trailer

[@WolfKillerLestat]

Does your gps puck network across the units, what i mean is can you see the satellite data on all units coming from the one puck..

[@BigJimFishing]

Yes

[@claytonfowler1803]

If you add in your fuel tank capacity, you can get a lot more data like fuel consumption and instant mpg. I also have a solix 15 on a 919, and usually run the large map, with the motor data on the left side, that way you still get a large map, but can see engine vials.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for the info!

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

Bro - you helped me so much to set up my Solix 10 on my Ranger Aluminum 190 Bayboat! I have the vx card installed and your settings rock! Wife planned a birthday trip to Guntersville Nov 27- Dec 1st! 🥶! Crappie by the bridges? Too cold for big bass?

[@BigJimFishing]

Not too cold! Thanks for watching!

[@craigcoble]

So I just installed the external GPS Puck up front on my Helix 12, and then another GPS external Puck at the cockpit for my solex 10 will my graph automatically pick up on the external GPS puck, or is there anything that I need to do like go in the graphs and do any settings so it will recognize it ? I do also have the I pilot link TM and everything is networked

[@BigJimFishing]

You need to select it in settings.

[@craigcoble]

@@BigJimFishing on both graphs?

[@BigJimFishing]

@@craigcoble yes

[@derrickhouse7063]

I've been considering a Northstar AGM for my boat. I'm glad to hear that they are working good for you. BTW Minn Kota has developed a 5 bank charger that will go on sale this fall, might be something you'd be interested in. You've got a nice rig, good job!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks Derrick

[@jamesellison3006]

Working on networking my boat. I'm using Helix units I will have three units. I also will have mega live ,Mega 360, ipilot terrova. The 360 is going to be on the back of the boat, the hub at the very front. Will the 360, Mega live, and trolling motor go to the hub?

[@BigJimFishing]

360- no, Mega Live-yes, TM? I have no idea if your terrova is Link or not.

[@jamesellison3006]

Terova is a link.

[@jamesellison3006]

Does the 360 go to one of the helix and mega live to the network box

[@BigJimFishing]

@@jamesellison3006 yes. Live is Ethernet, 360 is a transducer.

[@dandanthegarbageman6]

Isn’t the heading sensor and the minn kota puk redundant?

[@BigJimFishing]

@@dandanthegarbageman6 no or I would have only one.

[@cliff1422]

My setup is 4 Helix 9 G4N units that are networked. One of the units is a HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N unit. The bow has 2 regular 2D/GPS unit. My understanding is with the network I can view SI from the bow via network on the console unit with SI. Is it possible to do that with Mega Live or would it require a DI/SI unit at the front?

[@BigJimFishing]

Not sure with Helix units. Solix, yes

[@cliff1422]

@@BigJimFishing How would you suggest going about getting that answer? I really want to add mega live but the way it was told to me is I would have to buy a new bow unit with DI or SI abilities. I would really like to avoid spending 2800 compared to 1500.

[@BigJimFishing]

@@cliff1422 if you are on Facebook, join my group Humminbird Dialed In. Ask the question there. One of my Helix users can answer.

[@BrentAllenOutdoors]

So do you have to run a transducer at the back of your boat for your SI? Or is the SI on the Ultrex along with the DI?

[@BigJimFishing]

Not on mine, I have SI transducer under jackplate, thru hull in back.

[@TonyGruber2009]

Great video! I am planning to network two Solix’ units together and was wondering if you have experienced any networking or interference issues, or any other issues with the units. Thanks, Tony

[@BigJimFishing]

I have, but reboot fixes

[@roblank8702]

Where are you from? Just found your channel great video. I have a similar set up that I’m trying to get dialed in. Tough to find on the water help

[@BigJimFishing]

Lebanon, TN

[@roblank8702]

@@BigJimFishing dam!!! To far

[@roblank8702]

Daughter goes to UTK!!! Go vols

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

So I can run my trolling motor and mega live into my bow screen via Y cable then run a Ethernet that same screen to my Ethernet switch and that will connect it all with my other screens at the back I have plugged into my Ethernet switch ?

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

Instead of bringing both my mega live and trolling moto to the network switch separately ?

[@BigJimFishing]

No. Mega live is ethernet only. I “Y” cable the 360 and down imaging.

[@josephabanilla3678]

Nice setup big Jim...do you know if solix g2 network with helix g4?

[@BigJimFishing]

Only on certain data. Waypoints I believe.

[@bankorea]

I have two Solix 12 and one Apex. By the way, there is a problem with 360 and ML networks (out of water, 360 stops), but did you have any problems? If you had such a problem, please let me know how you solved it.

[@BigJimFishing]

I do not have that problem. Make sure you have all the latest updates.

[@bankorea]

@@BigJimFishing They are all updated to the latest version, and two other people around me are also suffering from the same problem.