Ideas: 50/200 Transducer on Outback

[salty pirate]

53/200

[Lipripper92592]

I've seen a few Revos with the 50/200kz ducers mounted on the rudder. The cable is zip tied and routed to a Hobie "grommet" on the rear deck.

[ful-rac]

don't see why it wouldn't work...? looking at the 83/200 and the 50/200...they look the same...? right? I know the dsi transducers are different...compare it with matts, he's got the 83/200 I think.

[StinkyMatt]

George, it won't help you.




Remember.....

You can't buy game!

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

don't see why it wouldn't work...? looking at the 83/200 and the 50/200...they look the same...? right? I know the dsi transducers are different...compare it with matts, he's got the 83/200 I think.

I already compared the two and much like everything else mine is bigger. The 50/200 is wider and longer so it doesn't sit as snug as the 83/200. I found a few ideas on the internet but nothing that shows it mounted under the kayak.

[Deamon]

This is scaring me now...I just gooped mine on the inside. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Why aren't you doing that Jorge?

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by Deamon

This is scaring me now...I just gooped mine on the inside. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Why aren't you doing that Jorge?

if you have a high end ducer you don't want to mess with the goop. it is not going to give you accurate readings. if anything do a wet mount if you aren't going directly to the water.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Deamon

This is scaring me now...I just gooped mine on the inside. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Why aren't you doing that Jorge?

I'm just looking for other options. If I can't find a way to mount it outside of the kayak I'll go with the putty or the pvc wet mount.

[RedSledTeam]

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx

-ED

[oneyedeer]

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx

-ED

very nice!

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx

-ED

That looks like a nice option, and should work well on the Yak Attack rails as well. Also, I could move the whole set-up fairly easily to my other yak, and NOT have to buy a 2nd transducer.

HMMMMM....

Now on a related question.. can someone help out a fishfinder noob about the difference between these Lowrance models? The guy at West Marine said the DSI has great bottom detail, but an effective range of only 200ft or so. And, that for ocean fishing, you can get past 200ft pretty quick. The 5X Elite, however, has less detail, but MUCH greater range. I also don't quite understand the 50/200 vs 83/200 transducer debate, and what the HDS offers.

Sorry to hijack a post.
I need a Lowrance tutorial! Much thanks as always folks!