New lowrance FF - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin' Magician · 02-06-2016, 05:12 AM

I have that unit in both my Malibu Stealth 12 and X Factor. The Stealth 12 is thru hull and works fine. The X Factor has it installed beneath the kayak in a special niche so is basically transom mounted and is in contact with water. I can't honestly say that I've been able to tell the difference in functionality when used in either one. it's the same head unit, but two different transducers.

I did notice though that during the last time out with the X Factor I was actually seeing fish arches on the FF which I don't normally see when using the Stealth 12. Not sure if it has anything to do with how the transducer is mounted (Andy at OEX installed both).

When I contacted Lowrance about a problem that I was having with the head unit, the service rep told me that the transducers are intended to to be transom mounted, so for it to work properly it should be in contact with water. Take that for whatever you care to. It will work in a thru hull installation, but it may work better if in contact with water.

I'm just sayin'......

Tuff guy · 02-07-2016, 09:08 AM

Ok good advice, maybe I'll go take a look at it

ctfphoto · 02-07-2016, 09:36 AM

Buy from West Marine with the extended warranty. You will use it.

WM has absolutely the best no questions asked warranty in the business.

If you have a warranty with them, then it is like always having a fish finder bank account that can be used at anytime to upgrade.

02-06-2016, 05:12 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I have that unit in both my Malibu Stealth 12 and X Factor. The Stealth 12 is thru hull and works fine. The X Factor has it installed beneath the kayak in a special niche so is basically transom mounted and is in contact with water. I can't honestly say that I've been able to tell the difference in functionality when used in either one. it's the same head unit, but two different transducers. I did notice though that during the last time out with the X Factor I was actually seeing fish arches on the FF which I don't normally see when using the Stealth 12. Not sure if it has anything to do with how the transducer is mounted (Andy at OEX installed both). When I contacted Lowrance about a problem that I was having with the head unit, the service rep told me that the transducers are intended to to be transom mounted, so for it to work properly it should be in contact with water. Take that for whatever you care to. It will work in a thru hull installation, but it may work better if in contact with water. I'm just sayin'...... __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

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02-07-2016, 09:08 AM	#2
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Ok good advice, maybe I'll go take a look at it

02-07-2016, 09:36 AM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Buy from West Marine with the extended warranty. You will use it. WM has absolutely the best no questions asked warranty in the business. If you have a warranty with them, then it is like always having a fish finder bank account that can be used at anytime to upgrade.