Lowrance LSS-2 Structure Scan Query

Hey guys, I have a question for the sounder guru's.

At the moment, I am running a FCV-587 1kw as my sounder, and a HDS 7 Gen 3 as a chart plotter (no transducers yet).

I really would like to set up the HDS so I can run structure scan, but the guys who sold it to me said you had to connect the standard tranny as well.

So, my question is, can I just connect the LSS-2 tranny by itself and just run structure scan?

Cheers Lads.


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 I have the lss-2  connected

Tue, 2016-10-11 14:02

 I have the lss-2  connected to a hds 7  gen 2 without the normal transducer. It works fine. The gen 3 maybe different though. 

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Thanks Hooty.Anyone done

Tue, 2016-10-11 16:13

Thanks Hooty.

Anyone done this on the Gen 3, though I can't see why they change this.

Also, anyone got the LSS trans on the LHS of their motor? Or should I try and get it on the RHS.

Also, whats the go with sounding at speed, does this work at 15-20 kts or do you have to go slow?

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 I run a HDS7M gen 2 chart

Tue, 2016-10-11 18:39

 I run a HDS7M gen 2 chart plotter and structure scan. This model is cheaper because it only runs charts and structure. Won't run standard tranny

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 You have to go slow, to get

Tue, 2016-10-11 19:58

 You have to go slow, to get a picture (under 8knots ). Anything over 20-25 metres depth dont even bother. If your fishing creeks probably a good piece of kit, I wouldnt buy one again. Just my opinion. It will work anywhere on the boat, the more central gives a better reflection of whats actually on either side of you.

 

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Waste of time

Wed, 2016-10-12 13:38

I have an SS installed on Gen2, but complete waste of time in my opinion.

Maybe in creeks as hooty said, but other than that, forget about it.