What’s all needed to build a Livescope kit

I’ve had several people message me about this so I made it’s own thread:

To build your own Livescope Ice Kit (I use my icekit in the boat too) here’s what to buy:

1) Head Unit (Echomap 93UHD or larger screen if you prefer it) remember that the larger screens are heavier and use alot more battery power.
2) LVS32 or LVS32-IF transducer and GLS10 black box
3) Case & shuttle (Garmin or Summit) I prefer the shorter Garmin case & shuttle, Summit’s is good, but it’s all 3D printed
4) Lithium battery & charger (18ah=13 hours runtime or 30ah=21 hours runtime, but its 3 lbs heavier) I prefer the 18AH Amped as it’s much lighter and I don’t need more than 13 hours runtime between charges)
5) Summit 60” pole with removable perspective mount. 60″ is a must if you intend to use it from a boat rail.
6) Garmin icekit wiring harness
7) short network cable (personal preference – this reduces cable clutter inside the case, 2′ of network cable vs 20′)
8) Optional – Transducer head protector (you spend $1,500 on a transducer, protect it, I prefer the Basstank.com cover)
9) Optional – Summit RAM Pole mount & 1.5” Ball if you want to use on a boat or dock in the soft water season. I really like the versatility of the Summit RAM Mount as I use Livescope on my dock and boat rails, you can spend alot of $ to get the CornfieldCrappie and other premium brands if desired…
10) Optional – RAM Claw mount, this allows you to easily clamp the Livescope pole to basically anything (Pontoon boat rail, public fishing dock, Rental boat, etc)

Some of these pieces might not be needed if you intend to rig your Livescope inside your boat on a trolling motor during the summer, I like the versatility of using the icekit all year round.

To get the best prices, you’ll need to wait for deals though as the BPS head unit sale and Garmin transducer rebate are only during certain times…

cool tip with the Amped Energy charger, 2 zipties and you can secure it to the Garmin cradle keeping everything all together nice and neat (cinch up the extra cord length and tuck it all behind the battery) just note it does add a very minimal amount of weight and there’s a very small power draw for the little green led light…

My full Livescope icekit weighs 21 pounds…

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Adding some recent prices (not including sales tax) I’ve seen for each part mentioned below, reminder that if you with spend some more time searching, better deals are always out there:

1) Head Unit (BPS has a $700 deal on the 93 with a GT-54) sell the GT-54 afterwards to recoup some cost back, or buy used, only UHD models still getting software updates…
2) LVS32/IF transducer and GLS10 black box – ($1,300 – $200 rebate starts 11/23-12/31 Some places offer an extra Military discount (if applicable) or find seller online with no sales tax charged to save more $)
3) Case & shuttle (Garmin or Summit) I prefer the shorter Garmin case & shuttle ($149 at ThornBros)
4) Lithium battery & charger (Amped 18ah) ($140 – several 10% off Amped website discount codes exist online)
5) Summit 60” pole with removable perspective mount. ($115 at Summit, I’ve never seen them on sale)
6) Garmin icekit wiring harness ($55 at Scheels)
7) short network cable ($20 at Reeds)
8) Optional – Transducer head protector (These are anywhere between $25-$50 online Basstank or private 3d printer sellers on FB)
9) Optional – Summit RAM Pole mount & 1.5” Ball if you want to use on a boat or dock in the soft water season. I really like ($50 at Summit)
10) Optional – RAM Claw mount ($35 anywhere)

One thing I’ve noticed is that prices have jumped up alot since last year (likely covid inventory related) BPS Echomap93 deal is $100 more this year, all of the Garmin parts are at least 25% more expensive this year, Pay attention to Black Friday/Holiday deals, lots of places like (Scheels, Reeds, BPS, Thorne Bros) offer limited time discounts during this period that can save you good chunks of money…The Gamrin rebate only applies to official retailers, so buying from “John Doe’s Bait and Tackle” down the street based out of his garage “might” cause problems come rebate time…

Thanks for the info Joe!

Not seeing the Head unit for 700.00 at BPS. Sale over?

Dan

Search Blackfriday ads, sale starts Monday I believe

Found a 94 with no ducer for 899.99

dandorn wrote:

Found a 94 with no ducer for 899.99

Thats a terrible deal…

Keep an eye on Reeds if you dont luck out getting the BPS deal… they ran the $599 93UHD deal (with transducer) several times last holiday season. Several online dealers (Russel Marine) will likely run good 93UHD deals too…

Scheels will price match if you have a physical copy of the BPS ad as well FYI

ganderpike wrote:

Scheels will price match if you have a physical copy of the BPS ad as well FYI

I’m guessing there’s an “in stock” clause on that price match policy…

Will the 30AH lithium fit in the Garmin case and shuttle?

Not a 100 percent sure thought i read a AMPED 30 would fit . Check Live scope Addicts might have the info .

30ah Amped Energy battery will fit (it specifically says this on their website)

Thanks Joe for all the info , wanted the 106 ended with the 93 . 1:30 AM Bass Pro ran the Black Friday sale and the 106 was not even listed . So my plan then was to get the 93 for 699.97 (limit 2 per customer). I then ordered the Ice Bundle from Hodges Marine 1563.00 That had the xl Garmin bag Garmin pole and cables LV32 if ducer and all cables ? Plus the cheap battery . I thought that was pretty good deal. But plan on the amped lithium and the summit pole and ram mount for boat . Have you set up Active Captain for your unit ?

Don Meier wrote:

Thanks Joe for all the info , wanted the 106 ended with the 93 . 1:30 AM Bass Pro ran the Black Friday sale and the 106 was not even listed . So my plan then was to get the 93 for 699.97 (limit 2 per customer). I then ordered the Ice Bundle from Hodges Marine 1563.00 That had the xl Garmin bag Garmin pole and cables LV32 if ducer and all cables ? Plus the cheap battery . I thought that was pretty good deal. But plan on the amped lithium and the summit pole and ram mount for boat . Have you set up Active Captain for your unit ?

The 106sv is in-store Black Friday only deal and I heard each store only has a couple if any…

Active captain is cool, but i’ve found doing software updates via the sd card is much more reliable.

Hey Joe,

I’m not seeing the “short network cable” listed in any of the bundled systems.
Is this something we will all need?

Thanks

dandorn wrote:

Hey Joe,

I’m not seeing the “short network cable” listed in any of the bundled systems.
Is this something we will all need?

Thanks

It’s totally optional – it just replaces the 20′ long boat network cable the kit comes with with a short 2′ cord instead, less wound up cord to shove behind the screen…

Is this the one?

Small to large is new to me as is Garmin.

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Does anyone known the part# of the shorter network cable Joe mentioned above. Purchased from Reeds.

Thanks!

I don’t know the part number but Thorne has them in stock. I returned one end of last week when I realized I didn’t need one.

Found these at Thorne.

20’ $44.99

6.5’ $44.99

Don’t see a 2’ cable for $20.00 anywhere.

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dandorn wrote:

Is this the one?

Small to large is new to me as is Garmin.

I believe so

So for the short network cable you need to be really careful with the part number, you want to get 010-12531-10, this is for the female end, if you swap the last 2 numbers to 01 you’ll get the male end cable. I made this mistake unfortunately…