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Post by 3spots on Sept 6, 2013 9:09:11 GMT -5
Finally gonna add a Lowrance Elite 4X FF to my Hobie PA-14. I've been wanting one for a while now and finally made the purchase. Just have to get a few things to make the install sweet. Going to have it mounted to a YakAttack Mighty Mount and a 1" Screwball on a RAM adjustable base/holder. I'll post some pics when I install it.
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Post by bigredobsession on Sept 6, 2013 18:08:08 GMT -5
I have a lowrance dsi on my barge. The GPS is nice but the dsi is pretty much useless in our shallow creeks.
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Post by 3spots on Sept 6, 2013 19:09:40 GMT -5
Glad I didn't get the DSI.
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Post by 3spots on Sept 10, 2013 20:41:59 GMT -5
Going to install the unit tomorrow evening and post some pics. Had to get the right install equipment and attach my transducer pad tonight.
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Post by 3spots on Sept 13, 2013 16:52:00 GMT -5
Haven't been out to test it, but here is the install pics. |
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Post by 3spots on Sept 13, 2013 16:53:35 GMT -5
Here's the pic of the transducer, left over wires, and battery bag. I'm using a 8 AA battery holder to see how we'll it does. Attachments:
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Post by 3spots on Sept 17, 2013 18:42:26 GMT -5
The Lowrance depth finder worked great. I will have to play with it and do some adjustments to fine tune it for my uses.
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Post by captgary on Dec 16, 2013 12:15:35 GMT -5
Put the 5 DSI on my PA14. Love it. More detail and accuracy than I have ever had before.
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Post by 3spots on Dec 16, 2013 19:15:27 GMT -5
Put the 5 DSI on my PA14. Love it. More detail and accuracy than I have ever had before. Awesome! |
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Post by nubby on Dec 17, 2013 8:25:45 GMT -5
AWESOME!!!
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Post by robinsonfam1 on Dec 28, 2013 18:20:36 GMT -5
trey,
how did you mount the ducer? looks like foam blocks cut to fit?
i did the putty dam and it worked great for all last season but its failing now and id rather have something that i dont have to worry about.
thanks!
BRandon
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Post by 3spots on Dec 28, 2013 22:23:39 GMT -5
I think I used closed cell foam. Cut the shape of the transducer out and glued the foam down. Next day, set the transducer in a bed of lexel and weighted it down until dry.
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Post by tradbow on Dec 29, 2013 11:51:51 GMT -5
Looks good. I use a 12 volt feeder battery for my depth finders. One charge last all year. Weight doesn't amount to much. Just a couple of pounds.
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Post by noahski on Apr 16, 2014 0:46:54 GMT -5
Looks good. I just ordered a Lowrance elite 5dsi today and the scupper hole transducer mount. Should be in by Saturday.
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Post by trippcasey on Apr 17, 2014 19:55:45 GMT -5
Ive got the mark 4 on my tuna. A color screen would be nice, along with a little larger screen, but I like it. I use the GPS more than the fishfinder. What glue did you use? Im not to thrilled with the scupper mount from lowrance. I went with that because of limited places to mount the ducer in my hull, but like many new yaks, my scuppers are not round. It "fits", but isnt as sturdy as I would like. I am thinking of trying to hull mount mine...but I havent decided how yet. I like the foam around yours. Looks snug. I might have to get some goop and take a whack at it. The weather sucks for fishing now anyway, so Ill have time to let it sit. Attachments:
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Post by 3spots on Apr 18, 2014 11:54:56 GMT -5
I cut out two pieces of closed cell foam, cut out the shape of the transducer, glued them together with Lexel and then glued the foam to the hull with the lexel. Put something heavy on it until dry. Used the lexel again for my glue bed in the foam for the transducer.
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Post by mcdonald684 on Aug 23, 2014 10:09:23 GMT -5
Getting ready for my install 
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Post by pac315 on Dec 28, 2014 18:02:59 GMT -5
I just put my transducer in a rod holder w/ PVC pipe making it completely removable for days I use the boat and don't fish! Attachments:
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Post by pac315 on Dec 28, 2014 18:07:38 GMT -5
And I mounted my unit on a portable rod holder unit that I built to go into the wheel holes just in front of my seat! Attachments:
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Post by pac315 on Dec 28, 2014 18:23:31 GMT -5
Another shot of the rod holder Attachments:
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