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jorluivil · 03-06-2011, 07:01 PM

I had trouble reaching the unit the old way and usually didn't need to but now that I have a GPS I'll need to be able to get the the buttons more often to mark waypoints. The RAM moved the entire unit roughly 8" - 9", should also make it easier on my back.

OLD FART

NEW FART

Kailolo · 03-10-2011, 06:43 AM

H-Bird's Answer to What Type of Grease for Transducer Grease Mount

In additon to Humminbird's video for installation of their Kayk Kir using a grease mount you can go to http://www.yakhawaii.com/index.php?o...ging&Itemid=62 for another video.

But for DIY, according to that link, H-bird support stated that "marine grease" or "axle grease" could be used. Has to resist heat (and preferably is not stinky!). The viscosity of the grease will help hold the transducer in place as will a very snug foam cutout if you DIY.

I plan to make my own foam holder with a grease mount as soon as I recieve my new H-bird FF.

Maybe someone can post a "brand" of grease that has worked well.

I was told by H-bird that the only difference between a transom mount transducer (which is often stock with a FF package) and an in-hull mount transducer when mounted in-hull is that the transom mount tranducer may not read temperatures well. Maybe that is because of the location of the temp sensor inside the puck is different than inside the transom mount transducer?

ChristLike · 07-22-2015, 09:44 AM

Four holders on the front 4 on the back ram rods on each side easy access. up and down stairs storage. Cooler fits on top
Sturdy enough to stand up with. Can put bait tank and trolling motor. No more stuff in the way. It will fit the out back
surf lauching not advised haha

addicted2sp33d · 08-05-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

Four holders on the front 4 on the back ram rods on each side easy access. up and down stairs storage.
Sturdy enough to stand up with. Can put bait tank and trolling motor. No more stuff in the way. It will fit the out back
surf lauching not advised haha

Hunters Pa · 08-05-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

Four holders on the front 4 on the back ram rods on each side easy access. up and down stairs storage.
Sturdy enough to stand up with. Can put bait tank and trolling motor. No more stuff in the way. It will fit the out back
surf lauching not advised haha

Looks very well thought out. One question - what do you do when a bigger fish makes a run aft?

ChristLike · 08-07-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Looks very well thought out. One question - what do you do when a bigger fish makes a run aft?

i am sorry but what does (AFT) mean. i spent a few minutes looking for the acronym online so i wouldnt look uncool, but i have a headache now lol

WHAT IS AFT

ful-rac · 08-07-2015, 10:01 AM

Fore - Front, Bow
Aft - Back, Stern

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-02-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

i am sorry but what does (AFT) mean. i spent a few minutes looking for the acronym online so i wouldnt look uncool, but i have a headache now lol

WHAT IS AFT

Creative genius works like this. The world would be a far less interesting place without non-linear thinkers.

ChristLike · 09-04-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Looks very well thought out. One question - what do you do when a bigger fish makes a run aft?

Peddle system with rudder hands free turn around/ follow the fish

Hunters Pa · 09-04-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

Peddle system with rudder hands free turn around/ follow the fish

Cool! Didn't mean to sound like I was throwing rocks at your design. Just wondering how you would follow a runner. Guess I need to practice my 180 degree turns a bit more

03-10-2011, 06:43 AM	#2
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	Grease Mounting Transducer H-Bird's Answer to What Type of Grease for Transducer Grease Mount In additon to Humminbird's video for installation of their Kayk Kir using a grease mount you can go to http://www.yakhawaii.com/index.php?o...ging&Itemid=62 for another video. But for DIY, according to that link, H-bird support stated that "marine grease" or "axle grease" could be used. Has to resist heat (and preferably is not stinky!). The viscosity of the grease will help hold the transducer in place as will a very snug foam cutout if you DIY. I plan to make my own foam holder with a grease mount as soon as I recieve my new H-bird FF. Maybe someone can post a "brand" of grease that has worked well. I was told by H-bird that the only difference between a transom mount transducer (which is often stock with a FF package) and an in-hull mount transducer when mounted in-hull is that the transom mount tranducer may not read temperatures well. Maybe that is because of the location of the temp sensor inside the puck is different than inside the transom mount transducer?

07-22-2015, 09:44 AM	#3
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	The upper deck Four holders on the front 4 on the back ram rods on each side easy access. up and down stairs storage. Cooler fits on top Sturdy enough to stand up with. Can put bait tank and trolling motor. No more stuff in the way. It will fit the out back surf lauching not advised haha __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14* Last edited by ChristLike; 09-04-2015 at 09:11 AM.

08-07-2015, 10:01 AM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Fore - Front, Bow Aft - Back, Stern __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-06-2011, 07:01 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I had trouble reaching the unit the old way and usually didn't need to but now that I have a GPS I'll need to be able to get the the buttons more often to mark waypoints. The RAM moved the entire unit roughly 8" - 9", should also make it easier on my back. OLD FART NEW FART