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wiredantz 04-06-2011 09:54 PM

X-factor Transducer location... is it under the water line
 
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/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 04-07-2011 11:37 AM

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 04-07-2011 11:44 AM

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

rclingan 04-07-2011 11:58 AM

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

INGRIDSDAD 04-07-2011 12:03 PM

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 04-07-2011 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trob (Post 80583)
best spot is inside man. any reason you dont want to do that?


x2, x3 and x4!

wiredantz 04-07-2011 12:16 PM

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 04-07-2011 12:21 PM

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 04-07-2011 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchy (Post 80582)
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 04-07-2011 01:03 PM

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 04-07-2011 03:25 PM

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 04-07-2011 03:26 PM

sounds good


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