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

Murray · 10-11-2015, 08:14 PM

Thinking on getting one of these when I get my elite chirp 5 with 50/200 transducer.

fishfindermounts.com

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

TheToxicJon · 10-13-2015, 06:56 PM

^ I agree with plumbers putty/duct seal.

Just make a pancake and sqyish your ducer into it and done. Also can be adjusted on the water in 1 minute.

Sensitivity is fine

GeauxFish · 10-13-2015, 08:07 PM

I tried the electrical putty and it didn't work for me. I mounted it on the flat recessed area made for transducers, but for some reason it did not work. Formed the putty tight around and over transducer with it setting flush against kayak bottom. No reading after installed. Oh well, transducer arm with ram mount definately did the trick. Happy now.

Murray · 10-13-2015, 08:26 PM

If you plan on using down imaging, you may want to mount outside of yak.

Harry Hill · 10-13-2015, 08:58 PM

I have a cheap Hummingbird portable, I just stick the suction cup to the transom. It works for me right now as I can move it to whatever I'm fishing from.

GabeReal · 10-14-2015, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captnblood34

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

"Cheap and easy" is my middle name..lol. Gonna go the plumbers putty route this time... found a good site with info if anyone is interested.

http://www.demonick.com/kayak/HMR/Ba...cer.Putty.html

Thanks for all the aweome tips!

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

10-11-2015, 08:14 PM	#7
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Thinking on getting one of these when I get my elite chirp 5 with 50/200 transducer. fishfindermounts.com

10-12-2015, 10:55 PM	#9
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

10-13-2015, 06:56 PM	#10
TheToxicJon Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 42	^ I agree with plumbers putty/duct seal. Just make a pancake and sqyish your ducer into it and done. Also can be adjusted on the water in 1 minute. Sensitivity is fine

10-13-2015, 08:07 PM	#11
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	I tried the electrical putty and it didn't work for me. I mounted it on the flat recessed area made for transducers, but for some reason it did not work. Formed the putty tight around and over transducer with it setting flush against kayak bottom. No reading after installed. Oh well, transducer arm with ram mount definately did the trick. Happy now.

10-13-2015, 08:26 PM	#12
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	If you plan on using down imaging, you may want to mount outside of yak.

10-13-2015, 08:58 PM	#13
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I have a cheap Hummingbird portable, I just stick the suction cup to the transom. It works for me right now as I can move it to whatever I'm fishing from.