Ideas: 50/200 Transducer on Outback

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Deamon

This is scaring me now...I just gooped mine on the inside. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Why aren't you doing that Jorge?

I'm just looking for other options. If I can't find a way to mount it outside of the kayak I'll go with the putty or the pvc wet mount.

[RedSledTeam]

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

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

-ED

[oneyedeer]

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

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

-ED

very nice!

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Jorge,

I heard the DSI Xdcr needs to be in the water for best resolution and shooting through the hull attenuates the signal. So, here's an option I'm seriously thinking about for my DSI...

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

-ED

That looks like a nice option, and should work well on the Yak Attack rails as well. Also, I could move the whole set-up fairly easily to my other yak, and NOT have to buy a 2nd transducer.

HMMMMM....

Now on a related question.. can someone help out a fishfinder noob about the difference between these Lowrance models? The guy at West Marine said the DSI has great bottom detail, but an effective range of only 200ft or so. And, that for ocean fishing, you can get past 200ft pretty quick. The 5X Elite, however, has less detail, but MUCH greater range. I also don't quite understand the 50/200 vs 83/200 transducer debate, and what the HDS offers.

Sorry to hijack a post.
I need a Lowrance tutorial! Much thanks as always folks!

[fishingfiend]

Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

That looks like a nice option, and should work well on the Yak Attack rails as well. Also, I could move the whole set-up fairly easily to my other yak, and NOT have to buy a 2nd transducer.

HMMMMM....

Now on a related question.. can someone help out a fishfinder noob about the difference between these Lowrance models? The guy at West Marine said the DSI has great bottom detail, but an effective range of only 200ft or so. And, that for ocean fishing, you can get past 200ft pretty quick. The 5X Elite, however, has less detail, but MUCH greater range. I also don't quite understand the 50/200 vs 83/200 transducer debate, and what the HDS offers.

Sorry to hijack a post.
I need a Lowrance tutorial! Much thanks as always folks!

It's not lowrance, but Doug Vehrenberg knows his stuff. Check out his sonar tutorial series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq74UJaNMSs

[45user]

I went to oex and Andy set me up with ram mount on the side of my ok trident 15
I will be out tomorrow am to test it out
45

[MVC]

I have had both the 50/200 and the 83/200. The 83/200 is a much smaller transducer. It may work thru the scupper hole

[TJones]

i give hobie props for the wire capping kit . all different size adapters for different size wires . i wont be able to throw my yak down the flight of stairs at malibu anymore . but reading will be very good . hope this helps with ideas .