Need help with Dragonfly transducer mounting?

[FISH11]

I have used the Dragonfly 4.7 on a self contained assembly with over the side ram transducer mount. It has had the same problems when used on auto as well as once in a while catching some floating kelp. The thing is I have used it at the same time as the Lowrance Elite 4 that I have with a transducer mounted at the bottom of a rear scupper hole. What I found is that the Lowrance was more consistent in the readings and has better manual adjustment. I just bought the Lowrance Elite 5 HDS and got it mounted. The transducer is a bit larger and sticks out a little more but not a problem unless I went bottoming out on rocks or boulders (not something I plan on doing). Can't wait for this rain and wind to stop so I can go to L J and try it out. Hopefully tomorrow Tuesday, this unit has a crazy amount of even more setting adjustments and display options.

[Iceman]

Just mounted a Dragonfly trans on an X Factor, used an extra Lowrance bracket I had. Now they changed the base on the 4, too big and it does not fit on the basic RAM round base..............anyone know if RAM has come out with a mount yet, nothing but the original Dragonfly on their site???

[slobound]

^^^that looks pretty clean if you ask me!

[alanw]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Just mounted a Dragonfly trans on an X Factor, used an extra Lowrance bracket I had. Now they changed the base on the 4, too big and it does not fit on the basic RAM round base..............anyone know if RAM has come out with a mount yet, nothing but the original Dragonfly on their site???

Hey Andy I mounted mine the same way last year using a custom PVC mount I made but would like to replace it with a spare metal Lowrance bracket if you have one laying around?

Looks like they changed the location that the wire enters the transducer as well, that's better than the old location.

[radastaff]

I like how they integrated the ball into the design of the 4
the orig base mine comes with is fugly and cheesy

[Iceman]

Alan, I have an extra, come and get it.

[cell128]

Originally Posted by radastaff

I like how they integrated the ball into the design of the 4
the orig base mine comes with is fugly and cheesy

That's pretty sweet...did u make it or had it made? I'd pay for thta machined piece to get rid of my fugly looking mount on my dragon 6

[radastaff]

made it
pretty simple

chunk of sheet alum
hole saw
jig saw
belt sander
cordless drill

trip to OSH for staineless screws, nuts and Teflon washers and spacers


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[alanw]

Thanks for the spare bracket Andy, replaced my homemade PVC one on the X-Factor.




Using a "fairing" to prevent any kelp from snagging the transducer







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