X-factor Transducer location... is it under the water line

[wiredantz]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w21/darkmatrix84/dscf0264.jpg


This is the back of an X-factor.

Can Anyone tell me if i put my transducer exactly where that red circle is, would it be under water? My Intentions are to get a small bracket and hang the transducer where that red circle is.

[twitchy]

It all depends on how much you weigh. I would make sure it clears the hull so you don't get any wake interference or from chop on windy days. Good idea though.

[trob]

best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that?

[rclingan]

i agree with inside. plus any waves are going to distort the reading on the screen as the yak bounces from the wave

[INGRIDSDAD]

i would end up tearing it off with it mounted on the back of the kayak loading or beach landing.

The thing i liked about my x factor was i never had to worrry about snagging or rubbing my line on my rudder.

[wiseguy]

best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that?


x2, x3 and x4!

[wiredantz]

I can not find a good place to mount it inside. The x-factor is all wrinkly inside the hull. I would have to mold something to the shape of the hull and this way it is just much easier i thought.


I always transport my kayaks up side down and store them upside down and i am tired of the the transducter comming off.

[BrokeLoser]

I considered mounting mine in the hull at the rear but I didn't like the idea of seeing what I just cruised over as opposed to seeing what I'm about to cruise over.

[wiredantz]

It all depends on how much you weigh. I would make sure it clears the hull so you don't get any wake interference or from chop on windy days. Good idea though.


I am 280lbs

[T-Rex]

With a big paddler and bait tank that area is still a little above the waterline. You can tell by looking at x-factor photos in the gallery.

280 plus a large bait tank might be enough, but to be safe probably best to make the mount adjustable and test it in a bay first.

[ericko]

Sense you have started the sport you have lost alot of weight....might need to tell the wifey want to lose so more LBS so im going fishing with the boys again.....Frank lets go get some fish....not this weekend weather doesnt look so good maybe next weekeng?

[wiredantz]

sounds good