Prowler Sonar Cover - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tomol · 09-23-2020, 12:22 PM

Looking from help from the group. I just installed my second Hook4 fishfinder. The first one lasted about a year before the plug corroded and became inoperable.

The cover sits too low to see the unit (first pic) so I would go about my day with the cover completely open exposing the unit to saltwater, particularly drips off the paddle. I'd like the cover positioned like the second pic, so it's more protected. But how to hold the lid in position? Suggestions?

jruiz · 09-23-2020, 01:59 PM

Would this work?

skrilla · 09-23-2020, 02:42 PM

^^ Hahaha

What mount do you have it on? You might be able to get an extension like a Scotty 254M or Railblaza Fixed Extender or Adjustable Extender R-Lock. That or shove a drink bottle behind it.

ProfessorLongArms · 09-23-2020, 04:19 PM

I actually have the same setup with my Garmin Echomap, but elected to not use at area to mount my FF because I like using a ram mount and it already had a track mount Just to the right side on the rail of the kayak.

I also got way more used to having my FF within arm's reach on my outback, and at a much better angle for the sun and my shadow.

I just use that hatch to store my mask/snorkel and weight belt when I dive

I'd recommend something akin to a kickstand, maybe a hinged item you could screw into the cover?

FullFlavorPike · 09-23-2020, 05:31 PM

It won't corrode so bad if you dielectric grease the connection and never unplug it lol. It's the exposure to air and corrosive materials that gets you!

GregAndrew · 09-23-2020, 06:02 PM

Popsicle stick with Velcro on both ends.

monstahfish · 09-24-2020, 07:57 AM

wedge a pool noodle behind it. And dielectric grease, corrosionX or consistent spraying with wd40 will work

Tomol · 09-24-2020, 10:21 AM

Thanks for all the replies! As it turns out, a Gatorade bottle worked perfectly.

I love a low tech solution.

JohnMckroidJr · 09-24-2020, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

It won't corrode so bad if you dielectric grease the connection and never unplug it lol. It's the exposure to air and corrosive materials that gets you!

X2 Dielectric Grease generously applied every use on all fittings keeps my ff running. Buy the automotive sized tube online for a fraction of the cost of the small tubes sold in marine stores.

09-23-2020, 02:42 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	^^ Hahaha What mount do you have it on? You might be able to get an extension like a Scotty 254M or Railblaza Fixed Extender or Adjustable Extender R-Lock. That or shove a drink bottle behind it. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

09-23-2020, 04:19 PM	#4
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	I actually have the same setup with my Garmin Echomap, but elected to not use at area to mount my FF because I like using a ram mount and it already had a track mount Just to the right side on the rail of the kayak. I also got way more used to having my FF within arm's reach on my outback, and at a much better angle for the sun and my shadow. I just use that hatch to store my mask/snorkel and weight belt when I dive I'd recommend something akin to a kickstand, maybe a hinged item you could screw into the cover?

09-23-2020, 05:31 PM	#5
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	It won't corrode so bad if you dielectric grease the connection and never unplug it lol. It's the exposure to air and corrosive materials that gets you!

09-23-2020, 06:02 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Popsicle stick with Velcro on both ends.

09-24-2020, 07:57 AM	#7
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 419	wedge a pool noodle behind it. And dielectric grease, corrosionX or consistent spraying with wd40 will work

09-24-2020, 10:21 AM	#8
Tomol Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 34	Thanks for all the replies! As it turns out, a Gatorade bottle worked perfectly. I love a low tech solution.