Down imaging ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kobra · 01-04-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by walrus

Here is a link to a fellow who put a side scan/down imaging transducer inside his kayak.

Also has the follow up images to show that it does work. I hope this helps.

http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=41626

Good to know it will work, not that I could afford it. Thanks for posting that wally.

dgax65 · 01-04-2012, 11:41 PM

Even though Lowrance says not to do it, I think that, if done properly, it will work. The key is to get enough adhesive/sound transmission material under it so there will be no gaps. You also need a kayak with a well-defined portion of the keel that is normally underwater. You'll lose side performance if mounted on a flat surface. I think the bow or stern would be the only real internal mounting options. I've seen external mounts using brackets to attach to the stern.

Flatinfifth · 01-05-2012, 08:04 AM

Andy,

Al has the DI 597 mounted with grease. Loves it.

Angel

01-04-2012, 11:41 PM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Even though Lowrance says not to do it, I think that, if done properly, it will work. The key is to get enough adhesive/sound transmission material under it so there will be no gaps. You also need a kayak with a well-defined portion of the keel that is normally underwater. You'll lose side performance if mounted on a flat surface. I think the bow or stern would be the only real internal mounting options. I've seen external mounts using brackets to attach to the stern. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

01-05-2012, 08:04 AM	#3
Flatinfifth Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North S.F. Valley Posts: 51	Andy, Al has the DI 597 mounted with grease. Loves it. Angel