Best way to mount transducer? Hull vs scupper? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GabeReal · 10-11-2015, 10:03 AM

I have a cheap Lowarance X-4 ff, I also recently purchased the Lowarance scupper mount. But after installing, the transducer sticks out of scupper more than I anticipated. (I have an old cobra fish and dive I know it will be a problem during transport. So now I'm back to square one...

Any tips or insight will be much appreciated

Thanks Guys,

Gabe

CoastalEddie · 10-11-2015, 12:07 PM

I too have a Cobra fish n dive. I have my transducer mounted inside the hull and it has worked great for me. I did not want to mount it through the scupper because it would stick out to far and might get damaged and I think that is what you are thinking as well.

By the way I have a humminbird 383c ff.

GabeReal · 10-11-2015, 01:51 PM

Ok thanks for the input, exactly what i was thinking. I should've mounted inside hull to start with but my laziness took over.

King Saba · 10-11-2015, 03:04 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...bie+revolution

If you guys are interested Iceman concocted a portable FF solution.

JohnMckroidJr · 10-11-2015, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Saba

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...bie+revolution

If you guys are interested Iceman concocted a portable FF solution.

That looks like it might be good on a lake. I tried a lowrance arm for side scan and found it was a very poor solution. Fixed transducers are better for offshore steady picture.

GeauxFish · 10-11-2015, 07:11 PM

I just installed my Lowrance on my kayak last night. Bought a transducer mount and ram ball for it off of Amazon for $45. Easy install and works great in water, also moves out of way easily when traveling, catching fish or removing kelp from it. I had tried the thru hull style first and it didn't work for me. I like the transducer arm mount because you can readily see it to ensure all is good with it

GabeReal · 10-11-2015, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Saba

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...bie+revolution

If you guys are interested Iceman concocted a portable FF solution.

Wow, that looks awesome. Thanks!

captnblood34 · 10-12-2015, 10:55 PM

This question is asked often.

GO to Lowes, spend a couple $ on plumbers putty, mount the deucer in hull.

Cheapest and easiest way. Good luck.

J

10-11-2015, 10:03 AM	#1
GabeReal Junior Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 14	Best way to mount transducer? Hull vs scupper? I have a cheap Lowarance X-4 ff, I also recently purchased the Lowarance scupper mount. But after installing, the transducer sticks out of scupper more than I anticipated. (I have an old cobra fish and dive I know it will be a problem during transport. So now I'm back to square one... Any tips or insight will be much appreciated Thanks Guys, Gabe

10-11-2015, 12:07 PM	#2
CoastalEddie Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	I too have a Cobra fish n dive. I have my transducer mounted inside the hull and it has worked great for me. I did not want to mount it through the scupper because it would stick out to far and might get damaged and I think that is what you are thinking as well. By the way I have a humminbird 383c ff.

10-11-2015, 01:51 PM	#3
GabeReal Junior Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 14	Ok thanks for the input, exactly what i was thinking. I should've mounted inside hull to start with but my laziness took over.

10-11-2015, 03:04 PM	#4
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...bie+revolution If you guys are interested Iceman concocted a portable FF solution.

10-11-2015, 07:11 PM	#6
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	I just installed my Lowrance on my kayak last night. Bought a transducer mount and ram ball for it off of Amazon for $45. Easy install and works great in water, also moves out of way easily when traveling, catching fish or removing kelp from it. I had tried the thru hull style first and it didn't work for me. I like the transducer arm mount because you can readily see it to ensure all is good with it

10-12-2015, 10:55 PM	#8
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	This question is asked often. GO to Lowes, spend a couple $ on plumbers putty, mount the deucer in hull. Cheapest and easiest way. Good luck. J