Got some Goop, Now what on my X-Factor? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheSherThang · 07-09-2008, 01:25 PM

Damn, that's what I figured. I tried placing the transducer along the whole keel and there are no spots flat enough, and yes, this is the 3D transducer

TheSherThang · 07-09-2008, 01:48 PM

Okay, guess this won't be a centerline mount. I'm going to mount it midkayak from the ends but all the way to either the starboard or port side. The X-factor flattens out there and it points relatively straight down. So it'll be off by about 15 inches, big deal

Thanks all for the suggestion.

Here are some pre-install pictures

Location of the Head Unit and GPS

Location of the transducer inside the Kayak

Notice the kayatank restricting access to the center of the kayak.

THE DARKHORSE · 07-09-2008, 02:44 PM

The angle isn't a big deal, but I wasn't a fan of the 3D transducer (my .02). I wouldn't focus on the little angle or not finding a perfectly flat spot. It comes down to simple math, to get an accurate depth reading. Simply lean to the transducer side and check the depth difference from sitting in the natural position (I'm guessing 5-8ft max difference). Either way, you will have all the perks of a flat mounted transducer (just do it).

07-09-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Okay, guess this won't be a centerline mount. I'm going to mount it midkayak from the ends but all the way to either the starboard or port side. The X-factor flattens out there and it points relatively straight down. So it'll be off by about 15 inches, big deal Thanks all for the suggestion. Here are some pre-install pictures Location of the Head Unit and GPS Location of the transducer inside the Kayak Notice the kayatank restricting access to the center of the kayak. Last edited by TheSherThang; 07-09-2008 at 02:27 PM.

07-09-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	No big deal.... The angle isn't a big deal, but I wasn't a fan of the 3D transducer (my .02). I wouldn't focus on the little angle or not finding a perfectly flat spot. It comes down to simple math, to get an accurate depth reading. Simply lean to the transducer side and check the depth difference from sitting in the natural position (I'm guessing 5-8ft max difference). Either way, you will have all the perks of a flat mounted transducer (just do it). __________________

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07-09-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Damn, that's what I figured. I tried placing the transducer along the whole keel and there are no spots flat enough, and yes, this is the 3D transducer