X-factor Transducer location... is it under the water line - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 04-06-2011, 10:54 PM

This is the back of an X-factor.

Can Anyone tell me if i put my transducer exactly where that red circle is, would it be under water? My Intentions are to get a small bracket and hang the transducer where that red circle is.

twitchy · 04-07-2011, 12:37 PM

It all depends on how much you weigh. I would make sure it clears the hull so you don't get any wake interference or from chop on windy days. Good idea though.

trob · 04-07-2011, 12:44 PM

best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that?

rclingan · 04-07-2011, 12:58 PM

i agree with inside. plus any waves are going to distort the reading on the screen as the yak bounces from the wave

INGRIDSDAD · 04-07-2011, 01:03 PM

i would end up tearing it off with it mounted on the back of the kayak loading or beach landing.

The thing i liked about my x factor was i never had to worrry about snagging or rubbing my line on my rudder.

wiseguy · 04-07-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trob

best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that?

x2, x3 and x4!

wiredantz · 04-07-2011, 01:16 PM

I can not find a good place to mount it inside. The x-factor is all wrinkly inside the hull. I would have to mold something to the shape of the hull and this way it is just much easier i thought.

I always transport my kayaks up side down and store them upside down and i am tired of the the transducter comming off.

BrokeLoser · 04-07-2011, 01:21 PM

I considered mounting mine in the hull at the rear but I didn't like the idea of seeing what I just cruised over as opposed to seeing what I'm about to cruise over.

wiredantz · 04-07-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchy

It all depends on how much you weigh. I would make sure it clears the hull so you don't get any wake interference or from chop on windy days. Good idea though.

I am 280lbs

T-Rex · 04-07-2011, 02:03 PM

With a big paddler and bait tank that area is still a little above the waterline. You can tell by looking at x-factor photos in the gallery.

280 plus a large bait tank might be enough, but to be safe probably best to make the mount adjustable and test it in a bay first.

ericko · 04-07-2011, 04:25 PM

Sense you have started the sport you have lost alot of weight....might need to tell the wifey want to lose so more LBS so im going fishing with the boys again.....Frank lets go get some fish....not this weekend weather doesnt look so good maybe next weekeng?

wiredantz · 04-07-2011, 04:26 PM

sounds good

04-06-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	X-factor Transducer location... is it under the water line This is the back of an X-factor. Can Anyone tell me if i put my transducer exactly where that red circle is, would it be under water? My Intentions are to get a small bracket and hang the transducer where that red circle is.

04-07-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that? __________________

04-07-2011, 01:16 PM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I can not find a good place to mount it inside. The x-factor is all wrinkly inside the hull. I would have to mold something to the shape of the hull and this way it is just much easier i thought. I always transport my kayaks up side down and store them upside down and i am tired of the the transducter comming off. Last edited by wiredantz; 04-07-2011 at 01:33 PM.

04-07-2011, 12:37 PM	#2
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	It all depends on how much you weigh. I would make sure it clears the hull so you don't get any wake interference or from chop on windy days. Good idea though.

04-07-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
rclingan Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	i agree with inside. plus any waves are going to distort the reading on the screen as the yak bounces from the wave

04-07-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	i would end up tearing it off with it mounted on the back of the kayak loading or beach landing. The thing i liked about my x factor was i never had to worrry about snagging or rubbing my line on my rudder.

04-07-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	I considered mounting mine in the hull at the rear but I didn't like the idea of seeing what I just cruised over as opposed to seeing what I'm about to cruise over.

04-07-2011, 02:03 PM	#10
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	With a big paddler and bait tank that area is still a little above the waterline. You can tell by looking at x-factor photos in the gallery. 280 plus a large bait tank might be enough, but to be safe probably best to make the mount adjustable and test it in a bay first.

04-07-2011, 04:25 PM	#11
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Sense you have started the sport you have lost alot of weight....might need to tell the wifey want to lose so more LBS so im going fishing with the boys again.....Frank lets go get some fish....not this weekend weather doesnt look so good maybe next weekeng?

04-07-2011, 04:26 PM	#12
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	sounds good