Got the new FF....now what - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 03-22-2014, 07:39 PM

Transducer mount

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21088

YakDout · 03-22-2014, 07:41 PM

ff mount

dmrides · 03-22-2014, 08:19 PM

I have always been a fan of keeping it simple. On my revo I used a wet mount. The cables run out under the hatch, the ff was mounted in the sail mast. I could easily stow during launch and landing. The transducer, battery and ff could all come out during transport, I never had to unplug the cables in the back of the unit and never drilled holes in the yak.
Only drawbacks; no water temp and it is a bit of a reach to the sail mount location. For me the benefits and convenience of this set up far outweighed those drawbacks.

Limits · 03-26-2014, 09:35 PM

Thank you very much for the comments and suggestions. I especially like the photos Yakdout. Very helpful as I'm more of a visual person .

I like the idea of having the transducer directly in the water. I'd hate to lose any resolution now that I have a pretty decent FF. Thanks

Cadillyak · 03-27-2014, 06:27 AM

As far as mounting the head unit, I originally had mine on the side rail with a YakAttack trac, but that got in the way from time to time. I currently have my Yak at OEX mission to get a few modifications as well as gonna move my finder to the sail mount. This seems like the way to go. Transducer wise, unfortunately I can't help yoiu there. Oh yea, glad you got on that deal! West Marine has been on fire lately with their Friday "one" day sales! Now only if I had more money. Story of my life and I'm sure many others. LOL.!

ful-rac · 03-27-2014, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadillyak

Now only if I had more money. Story of my life and I'm sure many others. LOL.!

Yeah but your happy right?

You gotta PA, and you fish...your rich and you don't even know it!

Just not with money...

MrM · 03-27-2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Yeah but you're happy right?

you're rich and you don't even know it!

Just not with money...

Now that's a bumper sticker worth having!

03-22-2014, 07:39 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Ram ball arm Transducer mount http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21088

03-26-2014, 09:35 PM	#4
Limits Kayak Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 200	Thank you very much for the comments and suggestions. I especially like the photos Yakdout. Very helpful as I'm more of a visual person . I like the idea of having the transducer directly in the water. I'd hate to lose any resolution now that I have a pretty decent FF. Thanks __________________ When the going gets tough, the tough go "pedaling"

03-27-2014, 06:27 AM	#5
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	As far as mounting the head unit, I originally had mine on the side rail with a YakAttack trac, but that got in the way from time to time. I currently have my Yak at OEX mission to get a few modifications as well as gonna move my finder to the sail mount. This seems like the way to go. Transducer wise, unfortunately I can't help yoiu there. Oh yea, glad you got on that deal! West Marine has been on fire lately with their Friday "one" day sales! Now only if I had more money. Story of my life and I'm sure many others. LOL.! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-22-2014, 08:19 PM	#3
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I have always been a fan of keeping it simple. On my revo I used a wet mount. The cables run out under the hatch, the ff was mounted in the sail mast. I could easily stow during launch and landing. The transducer, battery and ff could all come out during transport, I never had to unplug the cables in the back of the unit and never drilled holes in the yak. Only drawbacks; no water temp and it is a bit of a reach to the sail mount location. For me the benefits and convenience of this set up far outweighed those drawbacks.