Fish finder ABC's for newb

[Socal Pat]

I have a 14' aluminum boat that I beach when camping. This means I can't be mounting a transducer to the bottom. In this case what is the best (or your) way to mount it? I could just get one of those portable models, but are they any good? Looking to spend $200-$400. I thought I might attatch it to my trolling motor, but the power head is kinda odd shaped for zip tieing to it.

Help guys!

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Fish finder ABC's for newb

I guess that you are asking about the transponder?

If so, you might consider a suction mount like I did. It has stayed in place for 2 seasons now, and works fine at all speeds. The advantages are not having to drill the boat, and can be moved to another boat easily!

Happy boating!

 

[Socal Pat]

Re: Fish finder ABC's for newb

Ooh I like that! Where does one go about finding such a thing?

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Fish finder ABC's for newb

Ooh I like that! Where does one go about finding such a thing?

I got mine directly from Lowrance (part #51-52), and I can't be certain how many transducers it will accept. Here is a page of sites selling the suction cup bracket kits.

http://www.google.com/products?sour...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CB8QrQQwAA

My depth/fish finder is an Eagle Cuda 168, and it has performed flawlessly. It does depth, bottom contour, fish, water temperature...and is easy to see in bright sunlight. My favorite feature is the programmable low depth warning!

Happy boating!