Trimming the Humminbird Mega 360

In this video, Chris and I trim down the Humminbird Mega 360 to eliminate tangles when adjusting the mount for very shallow water.
** Disclaimer**
Modify at your own RISK!
If you do this, you will void the Humminbird warranty.
Chris and I are not responsible for any losses or damages if you or someone else damage your Humminbird Mega/Non Mega 360 or have an injury/death due to you attempting to modify any Humminbird Mega/Non Mega 360.
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[@tbstetson]

I have found your videos to be extremely helpful on adjusting M360 & ML. A faster & I believe a safer method is to use a piece of 3/4” x 1/2” aluminum C channel. Round the corners on the C channel and slide over the wires 4 -5”’s past the desired length to shield the wires. Use a dremel tool to make to 2 parallel cuts far enough apart laterally to allow wires to be easily removed. Make one circumferential cut at the desired final length, rotating the C channel such that the wires are always shielded by channel.

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for comment

[@robboekelmans]

Like your UA-cam channel always nice to see the recommendations.

[@barrycelestine7809]

I want to try this. My M360 is too high.

[@rhilliard377]

What issue did this resolve? Looking to add the M360 this winter. Thanks for the video.

[@BigJimFishing]

This mod will allow you to move the Mega 360 up (shallower) on short shafted Ultrex trolling motors and not bind or restrict movement when utilizing spot lock.

[@oregonsmalljaw3732]

Just for future reference. A pipe cutter would work 100 times better if not that a grinder, drimmal, a hacksaw would all be way better options.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigcoble]

Big Jim I need your help! I just installed my hummingbird Mega 360 yesterday it's reading connected on my Helix 12! But when I placed a wet paper towel over them two Silver sensors I'm not hearing the ping noise and the transducers not rotating is that right, do you have any suggestions? Also is there a process to turning this thing on like turn the head unit on first then the mega 360 I'm confused about it really

[@BigJimFishing]

Make sure it’s added in settings

[@craigcoble]

@BigJimFishing is there anyway you could give me a quick call when you get a chance?

[@charlesgranger32312]

Use a rotary tool you want cut the wire

[@BigJimFishing]

@@charlesgranger32312 that would work

[@charlesgranger32312]

@@BigJimFishing what I cut my trolling motor shaft down from 61 to a 50 inch

[@markg6960]

The fine dust from that carbon fiber tube is very hazardous. I would highly recommend wearing a mask and eye protection. Great idea otherwise!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddmccollum8075]

Where you get 360 for 300 dollars?

[@BigJimFishing]

No idea.

[@toddmccollum8075]

I thought I heard you say replacing it would cost 300 if you cut wires. My bad..... 👍

[@BigJimFishing]

@@toddmccollum8075 yes, HB flat rate for repair at factory

[@johnhelems721]

Wouldn’t be easier to use a pipe cutter

[@BigJimFishing]

Don’t know. Ott did not use a pipe cutter. We referenced his video.

[@raydeloach944]

my thoughts exactly!

[@oregonsmalljaw3732]

You can definitely do it with a pipe cutter way easier and way less likely to hit a cable.