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Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 01:34 AM
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I have a Ocean Tetra 10 angler kayak. Can anyone share with me what you have used to mount a Humminbird HDSI (side image) transom transducer.
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 02:56 AM
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pelican
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I don't have that kayak but if you get one of their rudder brackets or make a mount you could do this. If you plan to install a rudder I use a slightly different design.
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 05:20 AM
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Federale
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Pelican is right on. Use your rudder and or skid plate mounts. Here is a pic of mine once upon a time but Pelicans spring design is genius.
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 04:22 PM
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Todd
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 04:48 PM
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Striper Lifer
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I use a Mad Frog Transducer Deployment Arm (TDA) I bought at Mariner Sails for the transducer. No plate, just the arm. I use a RAM 1.5" ball mount for the head. Works well. The XDCR and TDA stay on the boat, the head goes in the truck and it's a quick install at the ramp. I like the TDA because it allows me to pull the XDCR up easily and keep it out of harms way. Plus it's a little further forward on the yak vs. the rear mount.
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/27/16 06:06 PM
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bert
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You can also do a scupper mount on it just make sure it is below the kayak enough to clear everything for SI. You can make your own with pvc caps and bar stock with some nuts and washers to fit.
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Re: Transducer mounting question
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01/31/16 10:01 PM
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Nutrarat
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If you want an easy quick method, get you a piece of foam and cut it to fit your scupper hole. Cut a notch and slide the transducer in and drop it down. I drop it down when I use it and reach over and pull it up before I go to the bank. It doesn't leak and works great.
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