Hobie LOWRANCE READY TOTAL SCAN - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 08-17-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Surf landing= damage

Hand launch using dock = damage

Putting it on car rack = damage

Landing it on boat ramp= hope you don't scratch to badly

Isnt the whole point of the plate to not cause damage to the unit? To me it looks stream line enough to not be a big deal.

Mr_Fixit · 08-17-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Isnt the whole point of the plate to not cause damage to the unit? To me it looks stream line enough to not be a big deal.

Though this is true, uniformity of the material the sound energy is transmitting through is critical. Deformations, even small scratches, can cause refraction and deflection with the outgoing and incoming energy that results in imaging errors.

Iceman · 08-17-2016, 08:32 AM

available on the 5 TI, working on an install right now.

tattuna · 08-17-2016, 08:37 AM

If that thing would fit on my Tarpon it'd help a ton. Good luck with the install and thanks!

YakDout · 08-17-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Fixit

Though this is true, uniformity of the material the sound energy is transmitting through is critical. Deformations, even small scratches, can cause refraction and deflection with the outgoing and incoming energy that results in imaging errors.

My stock lowrance ready plate it badly battered and my image looks great. And Im not talking small scratches. Im talking some serious gouges.

kaya_one · 08-25-2016, 08:51 PM

Iceman or anyone out there,
How much am I losing out on if I go with thru-hull on an older outback?
I presume the in the water would be the best option - any kits available for the over-the-side mount?

kaya_one · 08-25-2016, 08:57 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7-z...ature=youtu.be

Lowrance 2016 icast video.

08-17-2016, 08:32 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	available on the 5 TI, working on an install right now. __________________

08-17-2016, 08:37 AM	#4
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	If that thing would fit on my Tarpon it'd help a ton. Good luck with the install and thanks! __________________ IG @tattuna

08-25-2016, 08:51 PM	#6
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	Iceman or anyone out there, How much am I losing out on if I go with thru-hull on an older outback? I presume the in the water would be the best option - any kits available for the over-the-side mount?

08-25-2016, 08:57 PM	#7
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7-z...ature=youtu.be Lowrance 2016 icast video.