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I’m pretty sure those updates a while back fried the transducers. I called Garmin and got mine replaced. It was years old too. They made the mistake and they should correct it. Call them and tell them you want it replaced. Garmin should be ashamed of themselves over all of this. Next time mine goes out it’ll be fish structure at the bottom of the lake and I’ll buy Lowrance
How often I should replace lvs34 transducer on a regular basis? Talked to guy who fished BPT, he said all the scopers replace transducer and a screen every six months, because picture burns out. Unfortunately I cannot compare brand new transducer to my two years old one.
The fact that question even needs to be asked is pathetic if you ask me. To be blunt I’m no longer a fan of Garmin. I’ll never buy another fishing product they sell. This whole thing with the transducers has been a fiasco. The company should be ashamed of themselves. Sorry for the rant. To answer your question, I had my first transducer for over 5 years and had no issues until I ran an update. You shouldn’t have to replace it.
I've had mine since lvs34 came out, and I dont have any issues. Every 6 months sounds like they have too much money and just want new all the time. (Waste)
Having the same issue after a recent update, recalibrated it twice and each time it stops the “rocking” for about 30 mins. Emailed Garmin two weeks ago and still waiting to hear something back. I feel it's a software issue as opposed to a hardware issue, calling Garmin Monday. Disabling “stabilization” and using the default pitch angle is a temporary fix, at least for me.
I’d call Garmin support. Thats what I did. They were really helpful and sent a new transducer. I will say that I no longer trust Garmin. That whole situation was a disaster and apparently it’s still not solved.
@@freaknfishn I just spoke with Garmin support and it is a known issue and will be addressed with the next update, the release date is not known but stated three to four weeks, with all the testing and verification involved.
@mase357 well I guess that’s good that they plan to address it. What’s not good is it’s been probably 2 months since they sent me a new transducer for the same issue. AND this has been a known issue for way longer than that. They should have had this solved by now. I hate that you or anyone else is having to deal with this. They should be compensating you guys in one way or another. I’ll be done with Garmin after the next problem I have with it.
Man I’m not a mechanic. I probably wouldn’t be able to help. I’m just a little handy and like to post videos when I do figure something out so it might help someone.
Hi today after the weekend I wanted to start my Mercury optimax 2006 engine and then it turned out that there was no spark on any of the cylinders any ideas first thing I changed the crankshaft position sensor Thank you for help :)
Meredith is actually a pretty deadly lake. With the winds that the panhandle gets, Amarillo being the windiest city in the USA, and if you get caught out there in a storm, meredith has produced the largest waves I have ever seen on a smaller fresh water lake. Like you can boogie board the waves from the shoreline if you time it right and I have seen them capsize small boats. You will often see sailboats on the lake, I have sailed a racing catamaran out there in highschool.
Wow, that’s interesting info. I usually try to stay off the water on really windy days but you’re right about those panhandle winds. If it’s blowing up and down the lake I could see how it could get wild. I’ve been caught on small lakes in a wind storm before. We thought we were going to sink a boat on a little bitty lake near DFW called Pat Cleburne on time. Since then I’ve been pretty careful about it.
My 90 opti doesn't always burn the fuse but has trouble starting. After a couple cranks it burns the fuse . But my starter chewed up my flywheel. Now I need to order a flywheel and a starter hopefully I can figure out what is wrong with my outboard and hopefully just order me coils 😢😢😢
Garmin Force is exactly the same way. I can't wait to get rid of it. Yours does sound louder though, i can never hear the Garmin, even at speed 14, the noise comes only from the water
I noticed the sound on the video too. Idk what was going on there. It’s a lot quieter than it sounds in that vid. I love the motor but that one feature drives me crazy compared to my Minn Kota. The rest of it is better tho
I looked all over for a vid like this. My first time out I got some line tangled up inside the line holder. It won't come out. This video showed me how to get that holder off to get it untangled. Thanks friend.
I didn’t hang onto the exact part numbers but they came from Lakeside Marine. I ordered armature, brushes, and seal kit. Each of those were separate. They need your serial number to get the exact parts since parts vary based on years but it’s super easy. I went through the chat on their website and they gave me links to exactly what I needed. Or you can call them and get the same info.
@@freaknfishn Thanks! I caught a 20lb gar on a crankbait on the Ohio river a couple of days ago, but lost at least four fish that felt much bigger. I don't think I've ever been hooked up to something so big. I was only using 15lb braid, which their teeth seemed to cut through like butter. I wasn't targeting gar, obviously, but now I am intrigued to do that. I was thinking a thicker braid, or fluorocarbon for leader material. Braid probably allows for better lure movement than the firmer fluorocarbon. Will I need 50lb, or could I get away with a thinner braid for leader?
@fredriksarnblad4441 first, I’m no gar expert. Like you, I happened upon them feeding in the middle of a reservoir. I had several hit a crank on 12lb fluorocarbon. I couldn’t get a good hook set. The biggest rod I had rigged was 50lb braid I used for flipping. I tied up and got every one of them to the boat. The braid got a good hook set. I figured I’d never get one in but it sure worked. Never broke one off
If there’s one thing I can’t stand about being an outdoorsman, it’s meeting so many people that hear and perpetuate some rumor about something being gross. “Pickerel is a trash fish.” “Bear meat is too greasy.” “Deer hearts are too rubbery.” The list goes on and on. Ironically, a lot of the people that say this stuff haven’t actually tried it lol. It’s just a cliche thing they’ve heard and regurgitated (pun intended). Tl,Dr: good on you for trying it for yourself. Cheers
Yep. I think mine went about 6-7 years. It probably would have been smart to change out the seals at some point but I didn’t lol. Then there’s always getting braid wrapped up in there that will blow the seals
My manual states that the steering should be retracted not the way you show. With the steering fully extended the way you show can lead to vapor lock. This can lead to the steering to lock. It happened to me.
That’s an old video! It was one of the first few I did. Thanks for watching! Hopefully there was some information there for you. I think I did several in that series but that was the year covid hit so the season got cut short.
Dude my buddy was using my a rig setup in a tourney and he pulled up a truck tire with 20lb test topknot, this stuff is amazing. I used a uniknot on mine.
YoZuri has definitely become my favorite line. It’s pretty much all I use anymore. The braid is good too. I mostly use a uni knot as well. I think I tied a palomar that day
I live on lubbock, just bought a ten foot pond prowler...so im excited i found this channel..cuz ive been trying to find lakes close to lubbock that are good to fish and cheaper than buffalo... definitely gonna check out all your videos sir. Much appreciated
I just don’t think that would be something to grease. I’m not sure it helps. I’ve cleaned mine and greased it with no change in performance. I put a new steering cable in a couple years ago and it worked great up until last time I went out. The steering feels locked up again. I took everything apart and cleaned and lubricated that shaft really good but it’s still a little tight. The motor freely turns I’m not sure what the deal is. Wondering if it needs to be lubed at the steering wheel some how.
It all needs to be greased. I did everything you mentioned as well except for the new cable. It helped some. I got sick of the cable junk and put in hydraulic steering. One of the best things I’ve done to that boat. I can steer it with one finger now. I highly recommend it
It has been several years since I’ve been out there. There was a crappie house I saw but it was dry. The lake has caught water since then. There is a marina out there. Call them and they’ll be able to tell you
