Lowrance Elite FS 9: Install and Networking Setup

I'm finally getting a bow unit for the casting deck! In this video, I will walk you through how to install a bow fish finder and chart plotting unit. I will explain how to mount it, wire in the electrical power cable, and network it to a primary unit to share a single transducer.

Here are the tools used in the video:

Disclaimer: I am not an electrician! As a hobbyist, I've learned how to do these items myself. Please be careful working with electricity of any kind! Understand how the system works and be familiar with USCG regulations on marine wiring. Attempt at your own risk.

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[danielastorga]

Great video haven't found one that shows all this .thx

[ngocpham]

great information, just wondering if you ever have encountered the chart direction pointing the wrong direction, my chart plotter was pointing the opposite direction (180degree). This only happen AFTER I connected the Lowrance to the existing Suzuki network.. I did some research and I got to the point where most say Setting—->gps source—-select fs9.. but after trying it out, it’s does respond but still wrong direct by 45-90degree……. I also found out the “within the network which ever unit gives out the strongest gps signal the network follows.” Doesn’t seem to make sense that the Suzuki has got its own sps or does it for speed.. I don’t know.. thanks……

[Coachbillyc]

I have the same exact setup as you but had someone else install them. My question is does it matter which unit is connected to the transducer for networking purposes? My FS9 on the bow does not give me any depth or water temp and says stopped. My FS7 on the consoles is working fine. Maybe I don't have the networking set up correctly on each unit, perhaps?

[LTCBO]

Bass Clef Fishing - I have a Lowrance Elite FS 9 - I use it for SI. I set it up on my pontoon on the starboard side. I deploy the unit when I get to my target fishing area. I have another unit with the transducer mounted on the transom for traveling. My question is - Can I use my Lowrance Elite FS9 unit for GPS, while the transducer is out of the water, without damaging the transducer? Thanks, Bernie

[cirwin]

Great video. I'm looking to buy my first fishing finder and the Elite FS9 is at the top of my list.

[austinlee]

can you get the trolling motor to follow the waypoints that you marked on your Lowrance or do you just get the sonar capabilities from you mounting the transducer to your trolling motor?

[thebigcountry]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I have a question even though I believed you clearly covered it. Then again, you weren't on the water at the time. I just want to make 100% sure.
Will I be able to view (side imaging and DI) on both FS units with one transducer when networked together ?
For some reason seems I have heard only 2D sonar and mapping can be shared, and not SI or DI can be shared.

[giovannifrc]

Hello my friend, i'm from Italy, can i ask you which model of ram mount you did use for Elite fs9? Thank you, great video