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tamddo714 · 12-22-2014, 06:46 PM

What's the catch with the new dragonfly 4? Does It come with a transducer?

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cell128 · 12-25-2014, 06:18 PM

Itching to upgrade outback to Lawrence ready model now

TJones · 12-25-2014, 07:07 PM

With hobie lowrance ready?

TJones · 12-25-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cell128

Itching to upgrade outback to Lawrence ready model now

Hefty price jump . Maybe I will trade over the water with Mo ?

cell128 · 12-25-2014, 07:15 PM

I figure I could sell mine for around 1100-1300 and pick one up a few hundred more? I really don't wanna hang a pvc over the side for transducer. Any ideas how to stick it in the water any other way?

TJones · 12-25-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cell128

I figure I could sell mine for around 1100-1300 and pick one up a few hundred more? I really don't wanna hang a pvc over the side for transducer. Any ideas how to stick it in the water any other way?

So I grabbed a 2014 model early in year . There is one other method that works well. Lowrance sells mount that slides through scupper hole in back of yak . Transducer will be in water exposed slightly under yak . Of course you will negate one of the best features of the hobies , which is the add on bait tank with rod holders .

cell128 · 12-25-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

So I grabbed a 2014 model early in year . There is one other method that works well. Lowrance sells mount that slides through scupper hole in back of yak . Transducer will be in water exposed slightly under yak . Of course you will negate one of the best features of the hobies , which is the add on bait tank with rod holders .

Nice! I didn't know about this...will look for it. U have a link? I use the dog food bait tank so don't need scupper hole other than for cart

cell128 · 12-25-2014, 07:43 PM

I found this one. Would it work? Lowrance 000-10606-001 Kayak Scupper Mount for "Skimmer" Type Transducers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067MUZQY..._lCoNub0SSXGRD

tamddo714 · 12-25-2014, 08:24 PM

if you dont want to run a transducer arm. there was a guy who ran the transducer through the seat scupper on an outback.

cell128 · 12-25-2014, 08:41 PM

Definetely gonna try this out. Thanks guys

cell128 · 12-30-2014, 03:57 AM

Got it installed just unsure if I should drill hole in that spot u marked with the tape. Looks good feels sturdy can't wait to get it on the water.... I don't hrik.I should have any trouble worst part might be loading on truck

YakDout · 12-30-2014, 06:05 AM

Looks good. Cheaper than upgrading to lowrance ready. Will you cart still work? You should notice a major difference in picture.

cell128 · 12-30-2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Looks good. Cheaper than upgrading to lowrance ready. Will you cart still work? You should notice a major difference in picture.

I got this cart but never used the frame. Just stole the wheels from it and used them on my plug in frame. Gonna have to use the frame now. I built my own stabalizer bars but I f'd it all up I may have to buy a new frame lol. I might tell the company it bent maybe they will send me a new frame
Harmony Stowaway Cart with Beach Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBEU2DI..._AFSOub0PDA3AB

YakDout · 12-30-2014, 06:08 AM

Would you be able to use this:

http://www.westmarine.com/west-marin...03_094_010_501

Works great for sending wires through plastic while still maintaining water proof. Hole saw for the drilling.

MissileTM · 12-30-2014, 06:26 AM

Get the Hobie through hull wiring kit. You just need a 1" spade bit to install them. I am almost sure that they have them at OEX as well, just couldn't find a link to them on their website.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...iring-Kit.html

cell128 · 12-30-2014, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the cable plug links I was looking for them couldn't find them I sent Andy a pm

tamddo714 · 01-07-2015, 12:57 PM

I bought a dragonfly 4. It should be on it's way hopefully

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momo fish · 01-07-2015, 01:46 PM

Nice. Looks like they sold out or current units.

Post a report once you take it out. This unit for the price is a great deal!!! Waiting for west marine to carry it come February or March according to rep

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I bought a dragonfly 4. It should be on it's way hopefully

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Silbaugh4liberty · 01-07-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Nice. Looks like they sold out or current units.

Post a report once you take it out. This unit for the price is a great deal!!! Waiting for west marine to carry it come February or March according to rep

X2- let us know it is Tamddo . I've been wanting new electronics, and $300 is much more affordable than $500-650 or whatever the 5.7 and 7 inch are.

tsugg · 01-08-2015, 06:58 AM

it doesn't have chirp tech

12-25-2014, 07:07 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	How are guys mounting transducer ? With hobie lowrance ready? Last edited by TJones; 12-25-2014 at 07:08 PM. Reason: Big fingers . Small screen

01-08-2015, 06:58 AM	#20
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	dragonfly 4 it doesn't have chirp tech

12-22-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	What's the catch with the new dragonfly 4? Does It come with a transducer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-25-2014, 06:18 PM	#2
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Itching to upgrade outback to Lawrence ready model now

12-25-2014, 07:15 PM	#5
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I figure I could sell mine for around 1100-1300 and pick one up a few hundred more? I really don't wanna hang a pvc over the side for transducer. Any ideas how to stick it in the water any other way?

12-25-2014, 07:43 PM	#8
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I found this one. Would it work? Lowrance 000-10606-001 Kayak Scupper Mount for "Skimmer" Type Transducers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067MUZQY..._lCoNub0SSXGRD

12-25-2014, 08:24 PM	#9
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	if you dont want to run a transducer arm. there was a guy who ran the transducer through the seat scupper on an outback.

12-25-2014, 08:41 PM	#10
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Definetely gonna try this out. Thanks guys

12-30-2014, 03:57 AM	#11
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Got it installed just unsure if I should drill hole in that spot u marked with the tape. Looks good feels sturdy can't wait to get it on the water.... I don't hrik.I should have any trouble worst part might be loading on truck

12-30-2014, 06:05 AM	#12
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Looks good. Cheaper than upgrading to lowrance ready. Will you cart still work? You should notice a major difference in picture.

12-30-2014, 06:08 AM	#14
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Would you be able to use this: http://www.westmarine.com/west-marin...03_094_010_501 Works great for sending wires through plastic while still maintaining water proof. Hole saw for the drilling.

12-30-2014, 06:26 AM	#15
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	Get the Hobie through hull wiring kit. You just need a 1" spade bit to install them. I am almost sure that they have them at OEX as well, just couldn't find a link to them on their website. http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...iring-Kit.html

12-30-2014, 06:49 AM	#16
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Thanks for the cable plug links I was looking for them couldn't find them I sent Andy a pm

01-07-2015, 12:57 PM	#17
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	I bought a dragonfly 4. It should be on it's way hopefully Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk