Cables and connectors from GPS and sonar with issues - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RK · 03-14-2012, 12:49 PM

Awesome that your on here to understand the issues regarding our electronics on the kayaks this is a great step in the right direction...
Welcome Carlos

GregAndrew · 03-14-2012, 01:35 PM

I have the HDS 5 by Lowrance, and have had a few minor issues dealing with salt build-up. Both the wire connectors and the cradle mounting screws can become difficult to unscrew after a long day of repeated splashing. I would suggest some sort of O-ring on the base of the connecting ports on the head unit. The O-ring would stay at the end of the coupler and below the attaching threads (so these threads stay clean). A rubber washer on the cradle screws (between the screw and the cradle) would still probably hold the unit firm enough, but also allow easier reversing.

03-14-2012, 12:49 PM	#1
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Awesome that your on here to understand the issues regarding our electronics on the kayaks this is a great step in the right direction... Welcome Carlos

03-14-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I have the HDS 5 by Lowrance, and have had a few minor issues dealing with salt build-up. Both the wire connectors and the cradle mounting screws can become difficult to unscrew after a long day of repeated splashing. I would suggest some sort of O-ring on the base of the connecting ports on the head unit. The O-ring would stay at the end of the coupler and below the attaching threads (so these threads stay clean). A rubber washer on the cradle screws (between the screw and the cradle) would still probably hold the unit firm enough, but also allow easier reversing.