How to Install the Lowrance Ghost Trolling Motor (the average joe guide)

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Lets go! I've always wanted a trolling motor with spot lock and this is going to be a massive upgrade from my old Fortrex.
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Things to note:
- This is a two person job
- This will take about four hours if you are working methodically
- Lowrance's installation guide is a great reference if you have any questions after watching this video
- Staying organized will make your life way easier
In this video I show you step by step how to install the Lowrance Ghost trolling motor. This is not a hard installation, but it does take some time and preparation. I would recommend coffee, or a cold adult beverage, depending on the time of day you choose to install your trolling motor.
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  • @fanine837
    @fanine8372 жыл бұрын

    *Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*

  • @coopercasillas3590
    @coopercasillas35903 жыл бұрын

    Also that’s a sick Toyota in the background

  • @solidrockoutdoors
    @solidrockoutdoors3 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. I used it the following day and I love it!

  • @fat-fromage
    @fat-fromage3 ай бұрын

    Bonjour de France 🇨🇵👋 tu préfères ton minn kota ultrex ou maintenant t'on lowrance Ghost ??? Merci

  • @tommypv2
    @tommypv2 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the install walk through! Yah - taking off the old Motorguide was the worst part.

  • @livingthedream29
    @livingthedream293 жыл бұрын

    Does the arrow light light up while stowed?

  • @ChadOutdoors
    @ChadOutdoors3 жыл бұрын

    BTW when you said it sounds cool it made a humming noise. Was that the noise. It was different from when you made the prop spin just before.

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, so when the motor spins in either direction, you can hear what I would call an electronic noise come from the head of the trolling motor

  • @kev5162
    @kev5162 Жыл бұрын

    Is yours set up to a 36volt system? I was wondering if just the two wires (one red and one black) in your old receptacle wired together with the other two (one red one black) from the trolling motor will work on 36 volts, if so then that’s how I’m gonna do it.

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    In this video my setup was actually 24 volts. On my née boat it’s 36

  • @bassboatelectronicsmx1045
    @bassboatelectronicsmx10453 жыл бұрын

    can you please share the part number for the transducer cable adapter........

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe it was a 7 to 9 pin adapter, but I can’t be positive. I’m heading to grand lake right now so I won’t be able to give you the exact answer until I’m back home next week

  • @ajfromcjbasements6574
    @ajfromcjbasements65742 жыл бұрын

    I noticed you said you stripped some bolts... Brother definitely use anti seize it will save you so many headaches when dealing with stainless on stainless

  • @shanerdr
    @shanerdr3 жыл бұрын

    My Lowrance Ghost installation manual states that the GPS puck needs to be a “ minimum of 2 feet” from the motor head. I don’t have the room and saw your puck was not 2’. Have you had any issues with your puck location?

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    The manual says “as far as possible (minimum 2ft) from disturbing magnetic influences such as engines, ignition cables, or other large metal objects” I interpret that to basically say mount it as far away as possible from the trolling motor/graphs for the best results. It will still work perfectly fine if you mount it closer to the trolling motor like I did in the video, but if you’re looking for the best possible results (a difference you might not even be able to notice), then mount it further away. Hope that makes sense.

  • @ajfromcjbasements6574

    @ajfromcjbasements6574

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do this professionally and the puck doesn't have to be 2' it just needs a clear line to the head of the trolling motor... Also if it's more than 2' to the left or right of your center line you need to calibrate it so your spot lock works properly

  • @livingthedream29
    @livingthedream293 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I just installed my Ghost, however the prop will not spin while stowed. It has power to foot pedal and all connections are made. Will it only operate while deployed? I’m used to my old Motorguide. Haven’t had a chance to take it to the lake yet…

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    If I remember correctly, it will not spin while stowed, but if you deploy it partway, it will spin (similar to if you were holding it up and trolling in shallow water). I can check tomorrow for ya if you’d like

  • @livingthedream29

    @livingthedream29

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JenkinsBassFishing yes that would be awesome! Thanks

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey I know I’m responding late, but it will not work while in the stowed position!

  • @ajfromcjbasements6574

    @ajfromcjbasements6574

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just installed one at work Tuesday it's a safety feature it will only spin when deployed. But you can half deploy it to check it what voltage are you running 24 or 36? I love the ghost they're brushless it makes them so quiet

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was running it 24v when I originally installed it, but I just bought a 2012 triton 20xs so now it’s on 36v. They are super quiet indeed

  • @williamcharleson2051
    @williamcharleson20513 жыл бұрын

    Do you need the GPS puck if you have the GPS on the HD live fish finder?

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. The ghost puck works directly with the ghost and is still needed even if you have a point 1 system/gps in the units on your boat (I did not test it without the puck, but this is what my research has lead me to believe)

  • @OpieCentral

    @OpieCentral

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JenkinsBassFishing Lowrance told me the opposite. They said if you have your point 1 networked the Ghost will read the GPS from the graph. If you go into your devices on your graph and the GPS point 1 shows up you are good to go according to Lowrance

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. That would save you the trouble of installing another puck for sure

  • @jimmiecampbell4357
    @jimmiecampbell43572 жыл бұрын

    HINT! Cut you a small metal plate ( approc 3 x 8) long enough to cover ALL TM heights, screw down under the bump support.pole. Will porevent wearing holes in your carpet.

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s on my list to do!

  • @ajfromcjbasements6574

    @ajfromcjbasements6574

    2 жыл бұрын

    They actually make a pad it's cnc material just for that and you screw it down so if you remove it your carpet won't be damaged

  • @coopercasillas3590
    @coopercasillas35903 жыл бұрын

    What would you do without me man

  • @bowmadness15
    @bowmadness152 жыл бұрын

    Is that the 52?

  • @JenkinsBassFishing

    @JenkinsBassFishing

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was the 47”

  • @lakelife1350
    @lakelife13503 жыл бұрын

    With that “bitch” beer u probably can’t even bait a hook.

  • @kellygaines967

    @kellygaines967

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I was thinking the same thing

  • @petejablowski2123
    @petejablowski2123 Жыл бұрын

    Wood deck , ewwww 🤮

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