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07-11-2017, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Malibu Kayak transducer mount
Does anyone know of a work around? I've seen a lot of opinions on here about in hull vs arm mounts and I guess if I would have to choose I will probably due an external arm mount with the scotty mount. I wanted a couple further opinions if anyone has used the lowrance scupper hole mounts or one of the magnetic mounts I've seen. Thanks in advance |
07-11-2017, 04:11 PM | #2 | |
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The in-hull solutions are reliable enough that they continue to work for just about everyone that tries them. I prefer a more elegant solution, so I find ways to mount them outside the hull, while remaining as snag/drag free as possible. Good luck. Modding these boats is one of the best parts of the game! |
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07-11-2017, 05:55 PM | #3 |
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Lowrance scupper mount works fine. Transducer is probably going to hang down below the hull a bit so you will have to be careful not to smash it. Mine does, and I am, and I dont, so it's no big deal.
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07-11-2017, 06:51 PM | #4 |
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The newer chirp technology transducers are too wide and won't fit. Go to West Marine and buy the other transducer that has the smaller body and fits in the built in transducer mounting area. I had to do that when I installed my HDS5 Gen 2 I had on a previous kayak, on to my 2016 Malibu X Factor. Other wise you have to mount it inside as through the hull (not so good, done it before, much better in the water), or thought scupper hole mount or over the side ( did that too, hated it caught kelp, fishing line tangles and dragged in the sand). You could use some plastic or aluminum spacers for some longer bolts, but the large transducer hanging below the bottom of the kayak is not too safe.
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