Hobie Lowrance ready problem - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RobFish · 04-18-2014, 04:12 PM

Also remember that the transducer is not supposed to be flush mounted against that plate. There should be a few mm gap.

bolocop · 04-18-2014, 06:27 PM

I didn't drag the PA backwards but that action is easily mimicked in the beach. All it would take is a wave going back to sea to pull a bunch of sand into the plate.

I think the secret will be to use a sponge to block accumulation, or take off the wheels in the water at launch and then put them on in the water during landing. Or a front slit needs to be cut to create flow.

I've even cleaned the plate from tidelands landings and seen fine silt. I'm surprised Hobie hasn't addressed this.

I also don't think this issue is addressable while on the water. The sand sits beneath the transducer so pouring water from above may have minimal impact. Also, the fact the water is being forced up through the plate will minimize any flow from being poured above.

FlyFishinYakr · 04-20-2014, 12:51 PM

Has anyone thought about sealing the transducer mount section with goop to reduce any space in the mount area?
That would minimize any sand getting between the transducer and the mount plate.

Just thinking!
FFY

bolocop · 04-20-2014, 05:32 PM

I think I'm going to end up drilling holes in the plate. If this somehow screws something up, I'll buy another one. Knowing hobie, it'll be $59.99 for this piece of plastic!

Raskal311 · 04-20-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bolocop

I think I'm going to end up drilling holes in the plate. If this somehow screws something up, I'll buy another one. Knowing hobie, it'll be $59.99 for this piece of plastic!

no you are wrong its $89.99 but it does come with lube for the ass raping. hahahha.

04-18-2014, 04:12 PM	#1
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Also remember that the transducer is not supposed to be flush mounted against that plate. There should be a few mm gap. __________________

04-18-2014, 06:27 PM	#2
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	I didn't drag the PA backwards but that action is easily mimicked in the beach. All it would take is a wave going back to sea to pull a bunch of sand into the plate. I think the secret will be to use a sponge to block accumulation, or take off the wheels in the water at launch and then put them on in the water during landing. Or a front slit needs to be cut to create flow. I've even cleaned the plate from tidelands landings and seen fine silt. I'm surprised Hobie hasn't addressed this. I also don't think this issue is addressable while on the water. The sand sits beneath the transducer so pouring water from above may have minimal impact. Also, the fact the water is being forced up through the plate will minimize any flow from being poured above.

04-20-2014, 12:51 PM	#3
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Has anyone thought about sealing the transducer mount section with goop to reduce any space in the mount area? That would minimize any sand getting between the transducer and the mount plate. Just thinking! FFY

04-20-2014, 05:32 PM	#4
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	I think I'm going to end up drilling holes in the plate. If this somehow screws something up, I'll buy another one. Knowing hobie, it'll be $59.99 for this piece of plastic!