Fish Finder On Deck. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CheapPelican · 04-20-2012, 06:43 AM

Moving my fish finder to another kayak. Some of you install the head unit on the centerline, others install it off to one side. Any advantage to either or is it more for ease of instalation?

mtnbykr2 · 04-20-2012, 08:02 AM

I don't think there is a "rule" as to where to place the unit, but do keep in mind "paddle stroke" and clearance , then there is the "reach", can you reach it to change settings, can you see it well?, and is the spot on the deck solid enough to mount it, that's about all I can think of there....
Try placing the unit in different spots as you are sitting in the yak and see what best fits your fancy, and always remember "measure twice, drill once", but double check yourself after you measure twice...lol
I just thought of one more, keep in mind that this may not be the last meter you install on the boat, so be mindful of how much and where you drill/cut...hope this helps, also there are boat loads of examples on this site...and lots of expirience...

Iceman · 04-20-2012, 08:02 AM

further up on centerline, better peripheral vision. If you have a gps/combo closer to push them buttons, Access to the front hatch is another thing to consider when choosing the location.

04-20-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Fish Finder On Deck. Moving my fish finder to another kayak. Some of you install the head unit on the centerline, others install it off to one side. Any advantage to either or is it more for ease of instalation?

04-20-2012, 08:02 AM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I don't think there is a "rule" as to where to place the unit, but do keep in mind "paddle stroke" and clearance , then there is the "reach", can you reach it to change settings, can you see it well?, and is the spot on the deck solid enough to mount it, that's about all I can think of there.... Try placing the unit in different spots as you are sitting in the yak and see what best fits your fancy, and always remember "measure twice, drill once", but double check yourself after you measure twice...lol I just thought of one more, keep in mind that this may not be the last meter you install on the boat, so be mindful of how much and where you drill/cut...hope this helps, also there are boat loads of examples on this site...and lots of expirience... __________________

04-20-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	further up on centerline, better peripheral vision. If you have a gps/combo closer to push them buttons, Access to the front hatch is another thing to consider when choosing the location. __________________