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Iceman 02-14-2013 03:46 PM

Iceman's portable Fish finder
 
2nd Generation :D

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...0/DSC_0113.jpg

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JeffB 02-14-2013 03:51 PM

That's pretty cool little setup. Portable set ups make it nice when using others yaks or boats. Especially when you fish the lakes that only allow there rentals on the water.

catchnfish 02-14-2013 04:14 PM

That's sweet, what did you use for the boom?

45user 02-14-2013 04:18 PM

Very nice! I like the idea of portable ff set up!

Iceman 02-14-2013 04:31 PM

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That's sweet, what did you use for the boom?
RAM transducer mount

ctrujillo 02-14-2013 04:40 PM

Fricken sweet andy.do you have the ram xducer mount in your shop if so whats the cost i gots to get me one:D

blitzburgh 02-14-2013 05:07 PM

Looks good Andy!

Iceman 02-15-2013 10:03 AM

I do have em in stock, the first one listed with the diamond mount 1" included. I can swap it out for the wedge mount if needed.

Retail is $48.95, I sell em for $44.95

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx

JeffB 02-15-2013 08:24 PM

Those are pretty cool. Might be something to look into

TCS 02-15-2013 09:10 PM

Iceman
Does that setup have better resolution than a goop mounted transducer?

steveooo 02-15-2013 09:15 PM

Sweet!

Got my wheels turning. Portable from kayak to skiff, plus would be fun to bring up to the sierras to do some ice fishing...:luxhello:

Iceman 02-16-2013 10:24 AM

Quote:

Does that setup have better resolution than a goop mounted transducer?
right in the water gives you a little more sensitivity.

YakMedic 02-17-2013 08:42 AM

My kayak quiver is always changing and I only have a FF mounted on my hobie, it would be nice to be able to swap it around to the other yaks.

How does the entire unit mount onto the yak? Does it have a ram mount on the bottom of the battery case to keep it in place?

Iceman 02-17-2013 12:14 PM

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How does the entire unit mount onto the yak? Does it have a ram mount on the bottom of the battery case to keep it in place?
1" RAM Ball on the bottom is the best I have come up with. I swap it between Hobies using wedge mount in the sail mast fitting. For other kayaks just add the Yakattak track.

Here is my original, I have used this one for a couple years with different head units.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...0/IMG_0550.JPG

Iceman 02-17-2013 04:42 PM

Here is another one I did today, sideways 1120 Pelican side mounted on Geartrac with the Go Pro too. :D



http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...0/DSC_0119.jpg

YakMedic 02-17-2013 05:49 PM

That would work perfect, my other boats are Wildy's and they already have the slidetrax built in. I may have to go this route. Thanks for the info Andy:cheers1:

IslanderFishing 02-19-2013 09:45 AM

Clean setup! Beats mine. I currently use the wedge mount in the sail mast fitting for my FF, but my transducer is mounted on my rudder and battery box is in hull. Might try yours instead. Just not sure if all would fit on sail mast since I have a Hobie Oasis (tandem). Might get in the way of the person in front. Oh well, FF is the priority! Lol.

Where's your shop, Andy? Do you sell the Pelican box, too?

Iceman 02-19-2013 09:53 AM

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Hobie Oasis (tandem). Might get in the way of the person in front.
I tried using mine on the Oasis and it was not ideal with the space between the rear drive and the front seat.

Shop is in Sunset Beach and I do sell the 1120 Pelican cases.

www.oexsunsetbeach.com

IslanderFishing 02-19-2013 10:10 AM

Bummer. Still like the setup though. Might have to lean towards the Geartrac alternative. Just hesitant to drill holes. I'll try to pass by this week. Thanks again, Andy. My name's Troy, by the way. :)

Capt. JB 02-23-2013 07:37 PM

Great idea. Definitely using your idea and will buy from your store. Thanks.

-Josh


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