Lowrance Active Target Install (Full Instructional Video On 16' HDS Live/Ghost)

step by step tutorial on how to install Active Target and do initial set up...links to products used below

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[ogilwfw]

Ive been using the zip ties, same as other zip ties, made for marine fuel line connections. They are different than regular zip ties. They are perfectly round when closed. No pinching at all, like regular zip ties. I do like your velcro strips also. GREAT VIDEO

[metromuskie]

Dude best install video on YouTube!!! The transducer orientation temp sensor on top fixed my issue was only scanning right below the boat! Transducer was upside down.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[jimo]

I have a bad feeling about this mount in rough water. When the boat is pounding that transducer is a lot of weight hanging on the end of the mount. I see the mount either breaking or shifting on the trolling motor shaft. I would consider a thin rubber pad glued to gunnel in case a big wave rotates the transducer enough to contact the boat. Or go thru the hassle of removing the transducer when making long runs in rough water.

Video is excellent. Great job in showing installation

[jeffs]

That was a great help! The pilot hole size was very handy. Only video I saw give this detail! Thanks!

[edwardbohn]

Just for you Ranger guys Who own a 520c or 521c that I know of. There is a good void space between your consul and front storage locker. You can save some space in your storage locker by pacing your AT module there. You'll need to remove the shelf side panel. (2 screws in each corner top.) Then remove the black plastic back panel. Plenty of room to mount the AT module. Good access to the cockpit buss bar or your A-1, A-2. & A-3 dash switches. also your wire tube is right there to run wires from the bow. Mount the AT module to cockpit wall (lights up) using 4 Machine screws with washer and Aircraft nuts, placing the washer/aircraft nut on the inside of the mount.
Replacing the black plastic panel with 3 - 1/2 drill bit ventilation holes... placed where you can see the light on the module through those holes (good Luck with lining those up.) Don’t forget to run a extra #12 yellow wire to the bow for any fix Navico will come out with in the future.

[glenndaugherity]

Great great job ! I got mine today so install is next but my transducer will be going on a pole. Thank you !

[stevephillipsjr]

Great video! I just completed the same install and learned there is also software update for the Ghost that gives you the ability to stow your in or prop out. Not a big deal for some but others it could be a big deal when trying to stow the AT xducer in a position that will fit under a boat cover. Again, great install vid.

[williamcharleson]

Your the only one to showthe angle on the pole mount.thank you

[jacklandsawjr]

Awesome video. I subscribed to your channel because of this video! I haven’t received my active target yet. This video was very detailed and most importantly, you showed the battery hook up!!! Awesome!!!

[nickc]

Great video as always! Hope to get one before spring!!!

[horacelee]

GREAT VIDEO ! I will be purchasing an Active Target system soon and appreciate your instructional expertise.

[TheSilverSurfisher]

Greetings & Thanks for the detailed Outstanding Video! So what is the blue wire for exactly??🤔

[mardycasey]

Well done. Most informative install video.

[slumpgumpy]

Question: for the negative wire for interference—do you have to take it all the way back to the battery or couldn’t you take it to the negative terminal on your fuse panel/bus bar?

[williamhenry]

All your videos on the active target really made my install much quicker. Particularly noting the software update procedure for the module/transducer. Great info that a lot of DIY folks are going to miss. Fortunately mine came with the current update! Quick question: my power light on the module blinks red/green, not orange/green( at least that's what my eyes are seeing) Any insight? Everything seems to be working correctly although I have not got it on the water yet.

[deanbarnard]

So, I’ve got a Motorguide TM. I currently have a Live 9 and I have the transducer that came with that on the TM. I’m assuming I have to take that off first before I install my live target. My question is, I don’t need the down imaging transducer for the live target correct?

[scatteral]

You safe me with my connection problem. Thanks a while lot.

[ronniehenson]

My prop is on the outside can I still install Active Target and just flip the Transducer and bracket?

[helicopterjohns]

What is the live scanner that is on the way that you are going to mount your transducer to.?

[BeaglerBassFishingOutdoors]

So this glitch in software.. is this why, i have my 2 units yellow wires connected and in a normal world when you power on 1 unit the other should come on also.. is this why mine are not powering up at the same time? Its been driving my crazy trying to figure this out.