Transducer Mount for Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

forefrazier · 02-12-2009, 07:30 PM

That answers my question as I was thinking of mounting it near the hatch opening in the middle of the boat.

Thanks!

steveooo · 02-13-2009, 09:25 AM

I've mounted my last 3 as far back in the boat as I can reach in in the boat, through the seat hatch. I don't notice any interference from the drive, even when I'm hauling a$$. On my first I had it mounted up front, probably too far up front, just in front of the sail post. When I had it up front I did notice interference from the bow splash when I was really moving, as front of the boat was cutting through the swell. It was also a pain the few times I did try to store my rods in the boat, as they got tangled in the wires, but that was probably due to sloppy installation. I suppose there is good logic for CJ's Location, maybe the best of both worlds.

Now get that thing ready so we can fish

Geoffkoop · 02-13-2009, 10:33 AM

Post some pics if you dont mind once you get it installed. I have my Hobie coming within a couple days and was wondering the same stuff.
Thanks!

Billy V · 02-13-2009, 10:39 AM

I have mounted a couple of transducers on Hobies, and agree with CJ's location for more than one reason.

The location behind the sail mast/just before the drive well is a stiff area that in not likely to flex much, if at all.

I chose this location because I use slow cure epoxy 2500 psi, the epoxy is very hard when set and could possible pop off if the mounting location was prone to flex. It has worked flawlessly so far, and has been tested in the pounding ocean off La Jolla during that last Crazy Santa Anna that caught me a few miles off shore. Big nasty mess of wind and waves! It took well over an hour of pounding to get back to shore.

The second reason is when you load a big fish)s in your front hatch they will not interfere with you transducer mount. The sail post acts like a roll bar, and protects the transducer.

Here are some pics.
The Adventure. The transducer is directly behind the sail mast.

Note the Drive Well Strengthening piece is epoxied into place.

dsafety · 02-13-2009, 10:40 AM

Anyone ever try mounting under rear hatch? That space is not used for much in my Revolution. I have currently have my transducer mounted near the sail tube and it seems to work fine. Since I store the battery in the back hatch I am thinking that this may be a better place to mount the transducer.

Anyone have thoughts.

Bob

forefrazier · 02-13-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveooo

Now get that thing ready so we can fish

I can have it reddy

tomorrow!...Just need the darn weatherman to cooperate!

02-13-2009, 10:40 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Rear Hatch Transducer Mount? Anyone ever try mounting under rear hatch? That space is not used for much in my Revolution. I have currently have my transducer mounted near the sail tube and it seems to work fine. Since I store the battery in the back hatch I am thinking that this may be a better place to mount the transducer. Anyone have thoughts. Bob

02-12-2009, 07:30 PM	#1
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	That answers my question as I was thinking of mounting it near the hatch opening in the middle of the boat. Thanks!

02-13-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	I've mounted my last 3 as far back in the boat as I can reach in in the boat, through the seat hatch. I don't notice any interference from the drive, even when I'm hauling a$$. On my first I had it mounted up front, probably too far up front, just in front of the sail post. When I had it up front I did notice interference from the bow splash when I was really moving, as front of the boat was cutting through the swell. It was also a pain the few times I did try to store my rods in the boat, as they got tangled in the wires, but that was probably due to sloppy installation. I suppose there is good logic for CJ's Location, maybe the best of both worlds. Now get that thing ready so we can fish

02-13-2009, 10:33 AM	#3
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Post some pics if you dont mind once you get it installed. I have my Hobie coming within a couple days and was wondering the same stuff. Thanks!

02-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I have mounted a couple of transducers on Hobies, and agree with CJ's location for more than one reason. The location behind the sail mast/just before the drive well is a stiff area that in not likely to flex much, if at all. I chose this location because I use slow cure epoxy 2500 psi, the epoxy is very hard when set and could possible pop off if the mounting location was prone to flex. It has worked flawlessly so far, and has been tested in the pounding ocean off La Jolla during that last Crazy Santa Anna that caught me a few miles off shore. Big nasty mess of wind and waves! It took well over an hour of pounding to get back to shore. The second reason is when you load a big fish)s in your front hatch they will not interfere with you transducer mount. The sail post acts like a roll bar, and protects the transducer. Here are some pics. The Adventure. The transducer is directly behind the sail mast. Note the Drive Well Strengthening piece is epoxied into place.