Lowrance question

duckhuntr07 · Post by **duckhuntr07** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:01 am

I just bought an older Lowrance x-65 off of Ebay to replace the one in the dash of my '01 Ranger. I need some help if any of you guys share some sonar knowlege.

The one I bought off of EBAY (x-65) came with the skimmer transducer that I believe is for mounting on the trolling motor (looks just like the one I have on there now for the x-85 on the bow). Will that same unit (the x-65) work with the puck style trans that I believe must be mounted in the hull of my boat?

Also, when I plugged it in to the power and trans it powered up fine but read zero feet in my garage. Is that because it needs water to get a depth reading? (sounds like a dumb question but I turned the one on the bow on and it read 12 feet in the garage)

Last, will the power cable and puck transducer for the x-65 work for the x-75 or x-85? I was going for a quick easy inexpensive fix without having to run new wires and mount a new trans in the hull. I've seen some good deals on the x-75 and x-85's.

I will eventually upgrade these units but for now I need the affordable fix.

Thanks

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:11 am

Yes, the transducers and power cables are interchangeable between these three units.

Yes, you need water for the transducer to report a depth.

The Transducers are - Skimmer - HS-WSBK and Pod/ThruHull - PD-WBK

The power cable part # is PC-17BK

Also, there was an X-85 or 75 or both for sale a few days ago in the classifieds. Check there - I believe the price was really affordable.

duckhuntr07 · Post by **duckhuntr07** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:21 am

You're the man Gator thanks for the help. I did see the units for sale in the classified section. That's exactly the reason I asked. ( I hope he still has them)

I paid over $100 for the x-65 I bought on Ebay......DOH!!!

That always happens to me. I should stop looking after I buy.

Thanks again for the help.

Topwater All Day · Post by **Topwater All Day** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:13 am

I just tried a similar upgrade myself, and like you was looking for a "plug-n-play" replacement ...replaced an Eagle Ultra Classic at the console with an LMS-160 GPS/Sonar combo unit. However, I failed to realize that the new unit uses a 4 pin power cable rather than a 2 pin that the old unit used.

So now I have to figure out how to replace a power cable. Doesn't seem that difficult, but locating the correct cable at the battery and then threading the new cable through looks to be the hard parts. I will also have to install the GPS antenna, but that seems easy enough.

I also had bought my unit off Ebay, and made the mistake of bidding on 2 units at the same time! I bid really low on one and didn't expect to win it...but of course I did!

So now I have to complete set up's, each with GPS at the console. I think I am going to sell the Eagle set up, Ultra Classic (same as X-75) and Eagle Journey GPS, and keep the Lowrance set up, X-75 and LMS-160.

duckhuntr07, let me know if you want to upgrade to a GPS set up as I would be willing to make you a deal on the Eagle combo. I have all the cables and the transducer's for both units and the GPS antenna. Let me know...

Rob
rob4q_99@yahoo.com

ash · Post by **ash** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:19 am

X65 and X75 The power and transducer are the same for these two units. This was my old setup and I was able to swap units without issues.

As for the double echo if you place the puck in a baggy full of water or mineral oil then place it on the flat surface of the hull you should get a better read on the machine. It is strange that you are getting 0 reading on the ducer it should at least show like mud or double\triple bottom echos, but a blank screen something is wrong there.

Hope this helpsl

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:55 am

topwater if you want to run the new cable to the battery u can ...but if u have any acc on/off switches on the console u can tap into the power and ground for that with no problem just make sure u put ur 3 amp fuse with the red wire....did this with my x25 and works fine and no interference....jack

ssbassgirl · Post by **ssbassgirl** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:12 pm

I'm not going to plug anyone here but I know of a couple seminars in the sac and rocklin area on Learning about GPS. I don't know how basic or technical it is but if anyone wants info just PM me. I'm sure that's a good place to ask questions