Combination of putty knife and razor knife worked perfect. I carefully slid the razor blade in and went around everywhere that I could. Then I was able to get the small putty knife behind the unit and gently pry it forward, allowing me to better cut the silicone. Slowly and carefully, I was able to get it out! Thanks very much for the info. Ive got a x28 for the dash and an x27 for the front. Looking forward to seeing in color!
Thanks all. And Thanks Gary. I will be setting up a network and plan to hide all my wires. So Ill probably run my antenna wire into to the boat. I pulled some wires last night and am off to a good start!
Added to the title. Sorry to offend you Dave.
Ha! You are exactly right. Wifey doesnt make it out much anymore, and Landens only 3 1/2. So we he comes out with me, we putt putt anyway. Plus, that opens it up a little bit for him to play with his cars and what not.
Great, that is exactly what we started to try, but when it didnt come out after a few swings, I decided to check with you guys first. Thanks again for the help! As hard as that darn thing is to get back, I cant imagine how it got stuck in the first place!!
Sounds good. Dam to Udall and back a couple times. Sounds good. Hope its warm!!
Tony – I had Lowrance x28/x27 on console/bow, and additional a 797 bird on the console on my PIV I just sold. Now 99% of the time I was ONLY using the 797 for Side Imaging. The few times I used the 2D sonar, I dont recall having any issues, nor did I ever have any interference / issues with my Lowrance units. My 797 ducer was mounted on my jackplate, and my x28 ducer was through hull. So in my experience, I dont think youll have any interference.As far as usability, I LOVED it. I had my x28 set with split 2D / Map, and the 797 on SI. I never had to toggle screens, which was VERY nice. The only downfall in my setup is my 797 was too small to split screens, so I would manually transfer created waypoints from the 797 to my x28 (which was networked to my x27). However I got very quick at that, and it became a 10 second thing. I was actually a little nervous on going to a single unit in my new boat because of 1) realestate and 2) having to switch screens. I got a 1197 (took care of the realestate issue), and there are 3 quick view buttons, which seems like it will take care of the need to switch screens.
I just moved from a 03 PIV to an Eyra. Im 66″ – 250. Now Ive only had my Eyra out 4 times, so still some time yet to get “settled in”. Being from MN, I hadnt seen one in person before committing. When I picked it up and dropped it in the water to break in, i immediately thought “wow, theres not much room behind the wheel”. But each time Im in it, it feels more roomy, and Im sure its just because Im getting more used to how I need to position. Plenty of wheel room, so thats a non issue in my eyes. Leg room was really the only concern. Ive got a hot foot, and its really only my right leg room… my left has plenty of room as I can straighten it out just find under the console.For my right leg, the hot foot is positioned slightly different than it was on my PIV. I also have a size 16 shoe, which causes a little issue with any hot foot in any boat. What Ive started to get comfortable with is having my toe in the hot foot pedal, but my heel is off to the left of the slide plate, rather than right behind the pedal itself. I also know that 65″ – 67″ is built in many different shapes and sizes… I have a 36″ inseam if that helps gauge my leg length.Id say if youre NOT getting a hot foot, then I think youll be perfectly fine with no worries. If you are getting a hot foot, like me you might need to get used to a different driving position than what you might have been used to before, but my early thought is Ill have plenty of room.
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