Linc problems?

[shag]

Is it just me or does it seem like there have been more problems with the Linc? Seems as though PN members are posting about problems every week now... Not trying to whittle down the linc system (a lot of the features I'm sure are nice), but I sure wouldn't like being out in the middle of a large body of water and not having any gauges... Maybe I'm wrong, just seems like an uptick in problems people are having..... Maybe it's due to more boats out there now with the system.

[KTM525]

More boats, more problems reports.

Knock knock on Wood - mine works flawless (85 engine hours).

And i do like the Linc2 System - easy to use and very functional.

[JoeA]

Mine has been flawless and we just turned 100 hours yesterday on our 2015 G.

[NautiqueJeff]

Mine has been fine too (90 hours). It gets a little slow to switch between screens if it has a lot going on, but no failures requiring a reset at all this year. I think the issues we're seeing may be from LINC systems with outdated firmware code running.

[mooseknuckles]

Updated the firmware and no issues since. Prior to firmware upgrade We had an instance of what might as well been snowing inside. Reminded me of a tube TV with rabbit ears trying to dial in the uhf/vhf signal. Made things interesting.

[nyryan2001]

Nearing in on 350 hours between 2 Gs... Never an issue, never locked up, never a failure. Flawless performance. 180 opposite of my trainwreck experience with Malibu FailScreen.

[nautiques4life]

Good to hear the 100hr boats are doing great; my 350hr boat with latest firmware direct from corporate... Still having unsolved issues. For those of us who buy boats every 5-7 years... I'm worried.

[j2nh]

So what happens when the boats are 10+ years old? Will there be support? Replacement units? Looking at a new purchase and wondering if the advantages are outweighed by the prospect of having unsupported technology. I love advances in technology but am a little unsure about having everything wrapped into one unit. Anybody know who makes the Linc units?

[81nautique]

So what happens when the boats are 10+ years old? Will there be support? Replacement units? Looking at a new purchase and wondering if the advantages are outweighed by the prospect of having unsupported technology. I love advances in technology but am a little unsure about having everything wrapped into one unit. Anybody know who makes the Linc units?

The lincs are made by Murphy, google them and you'll see they are a major manufacturer for dozens of industries. Their controls are in much more than boats. I had an issue with mine this spring and while working with my dealer to sort it out I talked to tech support at Murphy, the tech was adamant that practically every issue their tech department sees is related to firmware not the actual units themselves. 99% of the time a reflash or update fixes it and is available through your dealer. Even via email for a self install if need be. My problem this spring was the linc simply wouldn't boot, Murphy thought low voltage caused a firmware problem as this was the first start up of the year, we reflashed and haven't had a problem since. Now at 250 hours on my 4th summer with the boat.

[swc5150]

Jim,
You've never kept a boat for 10 years, so buy a 200TE and enjoy the Linc I'm sure you've played around with a Linc, but Rob's boat is on the lift in SE if you want to check it out again or get a pull?

[josemolino]

The lincs are made by Murphy, google them and you'll see they are a major manufacturer for dozens of industries. Their controls are in much more than boats. I had an issue with mine this spring and while working with my dealer to sort it out I talked to tech support at Murphy, the tech was adamant that practically every issue their tech department sees is related to firmware not the actual units themselves. 99% of the time a reflash or update fixes it and is available through your dealer. Even via email for a self install if need be. My problem this spring was the linc simply wouldn't boot, Murphy thought low voltage caused a firmware problem as this was the first start up of the year, we reflashed and haven't had a problem since. Now at 250 hours on my 4th summer with the boat.

What do you mean by ref lash? Is it to reinstall firmware or to reboot?

[KTM525]

So what happens when the boats are 10+ years old? Will there be support? Replacement units?

Well... try to get some replacement units for the dash for a 10 year old boat.. sometimes, you can't get the part anymore - and i'm not talking about the linc.

[swankster]

Two screen issues in 175 hours. Fix was to turn off boat and batteries and restart.

[lucky7t]

I don't personally care for the linc. Had it in two boats and both had issues. I feel like I'm using a 1990 computer with windows sometimes. Reboot, reboot reboot

[j2nh]

Jim,
You've never kept a boat for 10 years, so buy a 200TE and enjoy the Linc I'm sure you've played around with a Linc, but Rob's boat is on the lift in SE if you want to check it out again or get a pull?

I guess I'm afraid I'll like it and then have to have one. Next year probably, I heard they were going to update in 16. We will see.