mounting a garmin 140 on a P13.

[Shy Tangler]

Just another way of doing the same thing. I used the base of one of those small, cheap maggot boxes (with blue lids). Simply cut the base off, turned it upside down and siliconed it in place. Solid surface to mount the ff on and works a treat !

 

This one is the Cuda 240 (with GPS)

Really neat unit, can't wait to get on the water and learn how to use it!

 

forgot to add the pics (bugger!)

Scroll back to end of page 1 of this thread to see what i'm on about!

Aidy

[dingle]

Youve probably giessed by now that i am new to this lark....

As the fish finder/sonar is coming this week (tomorrow hopefully) I was wondering if you can mount the transducer on a bed of marine silicone sealent (picked up some dow corning stuff) my idea being it would be semi permanent. Is this suitable? or would I be better off using the vaselene approach.

If this is better I thought about getting a tuperware contanier about the size of the transducer, then cut the bottom out of it leaving a small "flange" that can be suck down with the silicone. the tub can then be filled with vaseline and once the transducer is in place the lid replaced the vaselene can't escape if the kayak is stored upside down . Sound OK or am I talking twaddle...

[richi]

Youve probably giessed by now that i am new to this lark....

As the fish finder/sonar is coming this week (tomorrow hopefully) I was wondering if you can mount the transducer on a bed of marine silicone sealent (picked up some dow corning stuff) my idea being it would be semi permanent. Is this suitable? or would I be better off using the vaselene approach.

If this is better I thought about getting a tuperware contanier about the size of the transducer, then cut the bottom out of it leaving a small "flange" that can be suck down with the silicone. the tub can then be filled with vaseline and once the transducer is in place the lid replaced the vaselene can't escape if the kayak is stored upside down . Sound OK or am I talking twaddle...

I used dow corning marine sealant to mount my transducer inside a foam box that I stuck to the hull with sikaflex ----works perfectly

[dingle]

Hi richi,

Quick question for you...

Why did you make the box if the transducer is mounted securly? Is it because you stow other items "below deck" or is there another reason?

Cheers

Dingle

[richi]

Hi richi,

Quick question for you...

Why did you make the box if the transducer is mounted securly? Is it because you stow other items "below deck" or is there another reason?

Cheers

Dingle

I wanted to use a box because it gives me a place to store my battery unit and the plug connecter out of any possible water in the hull.I glued velcro to the foam box and the battery housing to connect-that way I can remove the battery unit quickly and easily after each trip.

[dingle]

Cheers Richi

thanks for that ......good idea.

[phooey]

This might be of some assistance to anyone mounting a fishfinder. No apologies for ideas brazenly stolen from Starvin

 

EDIT

 

Hmm.....that didn't work

 

more fiddling required

 

EDIT 2

 

Here -

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Howard\My Documents\Picasa Web Exports\phooey's fishfinder installation\index.html

 

 

Did that work ?

Edited April 4, 2006 by phooey

[paintfly]

C:\Documents and Settings\Howard\My Documents\Picasa Web Exports\phooey's fishfinder installation\index.html

Did that work ?

 

 

Only on your computer mate

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Howard\My Documents\Picasa Web Exports\phooey's fishfinder installation\index.html

Did that work ?

 

 

Try a bit more vaseline, that should do it

[Starvinmarvin]

Phooey,

 

it's all there for stealing glad to be of service

[dingle]

Hello

Just a quick one as i have just recieved the fish finder, a garmin 90. But looking through the manual (also covers the 140) there is no mention of attaching it to the hull so that it can be used in shoot through. Didn't think to look as I had assumed it would..

Now then have I got a lemon or can they be used in such a way. The cahp at the suppliers says yes but I would like first hand experiance before attcking the yak with the drill!!!

Also after looking at the transducer (that can best be described as a little boat) the front kicks up like the bow of a boat. Are most of the others that are used on the forum like this? and I presume (if it can be used shoot through) that the entire base will need to be covered when stuck down which would result in more sealant/adhesive at the front of the transducer. Does this affect operation or not.

Thanks For the help so far its certainly invaluable especially to those starting.

 

PS the other goodies came too......its like christmas..........

Cheers

 

Dingle