Live sonar set-ups

Live sonar shows fish moving in real time. A clean picture comes down to where the transducer sits, how it's powered and how it's networked with the rest of the boat.

Minn Kota, Garmin, Lowrance
Two displays at the helm, the lower one a Garmin showing live sonar

What the job covers

  • Minn Kota Live, Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance ActiveTarget and Simrad ActiveTarget
  • Transducer mounting on the trolling motor or a dedicated pole
  • Installation of live sonar hardware, such as sounder stands and RAM mounts
  • Choosing the display and where it sits, at the bow or the console
  • Networking with the screens you already have
  • Clean power and interference checks, then setting it up on the water

What changes the price

  • Which system you choose
  • How many displays show the picture
  • The mount, trolling motor or pole
  • Networking with existing units

What to bring

  • The boat, with any displays already fitted
  • How you fish and where you stand to do it
  • Any gear you've already bought

Questions people ask

Which live sonar should I buy?

It depends on the screens you already run and how you fish. Tell us both and we'll give you a straight answer.

Why is my picture noisy?

Usually power or placement. Interference from other wiring and a poor ground both show up on screen. We find it and fix it.

Can it go on my existing trolling motor?

Yes. However, it all comes down to how you want to use the product. Most customers opt for a dedicated pole, separate from their trolling motor.

Tell us about your boat

Send a few photos and tell us how you use it. We'll come back with a plan and a price estimate.