Kota Trolling Motor question

[Pedunk]

Will someone tell me what ?has US2? means on a Minn-Kota Trolling motors, I?ve see quite a few posts on this and other forums but no explanation as to what it is. My thanks in advance?

 

[halfmoa]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

Universal Sonar 2

Pretty cool!
Necessicary??? IDK

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

The motor has a sonar (fish finder/locator) transducer built into it. Using one of the adapter cables, the transducer can be connected to most of the popular fish finders so the need for a separate transducer is eliminated.

 

[Pedunk]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

The motor has a sonar (fish finder/locator) transducer built into it. Using one of the adapter cables, the transducer can be connected to most of the popular fish finders so the need for a separate transducer is eliminated.

Thanks for information, now that brings up another question: How does the fish finder/locator work when I'm not using the trolling motor? Yep, you probably guessed it I am completely lost with all of the latest technology now a days, I haven't kept up with any of it because I haven't had a boat since 1987. Now, I have an older than dirt 1978 Monark 17' Bassboat that is more-or-less past the restoration period, it has had some very poor work done on it and needs a heck of a lot of work. I've got a used Max Pro 80 coming for it and am totally lost about all the new terminology that's being used. Thanks for your help....

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

Your fish finder/locator works just like would if it had a separate transducer. The MinnKota transducer has nothing to do with the operation of the motor -- it is just gong along for the ride. A totally separate adapter cable connects the transducer to the fish finder. If the fish finder is powered on it will work whether the motor is running or not.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

However, if the motor is stowed out of the water, the fishfinder won't work.

 

[Pedunk]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

However, if the motor is stowed out of the water, the fishfinder won't work.

That's what I wanted to know, Thank You. Also, thanks go to Silvertip for his explanation. This forum rocks! Without it I would be totally lost, see an old man CAN learn new tricks.......

 

[tommy29461]

Re: Kota Trolling Motor question

Important information. U2 doesn't support Down Imaging. If you have a new Humminbird like I just bought. A 788ci hd di, you can only get 2 D sonar from the Universal 2. Something good to know. I have the 998c side imaging at the helm.