fisherdave Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Fixing to buy a fish finder for the front of my boat and was wondering where do most of you mount your sonar sensor? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 10, 2013 Super User Posted March 10, 2013 You can get a trolling motor bracket and a guard, or you may need a special trolling motor transducer. What unit are you thinking of getting? Quote
fisherdave Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 Probably going to get the Lowrance Mark 5X DSI. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 10, 2013 Super User Posted March 10, 2013 Fixing to buy a fish finder for the front of my boat and was wondering where do most of you mount your sonar sensor? On the trolling motor. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 10, 2013 Super User Posted March 10, 2013 Looks like there are a few different options, possibly the skimmer mount bracket with a guard being the best. Also a puck style transducer is available Quote
fisherdave Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 Where would be the best place to order this. Our Academy carries the fish finder but thats it. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 10, 2013 Super User Posted March 10, 2013 Tackle warehouse has the mounting bracket for the transducer that comes with the unit for $20 Quote
muskyhunter63 Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I'm sure the transducer shields you can buy work great, I took a different route based on cost. I purchased a joist hanger and pipe clamps from the hardware store. Some minor drilling etc. This protects the front and bottom of the transducer. Trolling motor fin protects the back. Cost is <$5.Good luck Quote
BassnChris Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I'm sure the transducer shields you can buy work great, I took a different route based on cost. I purchased a joist hanger and pipe clamps from the hardware store. Some minor drilling etc. This protects the front and bottom of the transducer. Trolling motor fin protects the back. Cost is <$5. Good luck INGENUITY !!! Everything on the shelf that tempts us.........started out somewhere with a little ingenuity . Nothing wrong in my opinion in building what you did......functional and practical. What would the extra $15-20 get you? Pretty? When the trolling motor is down and it is doing its job.......you 'see' no difference! Good job. Quote
3dees Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I had the Elite 5 DSI and it came with the tm bracket. Quote
BuckMaxx Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 What do you guys do with all the coax cord that is left over when you wount it on the TM? I like that setup Musky can you tell me how to go about seeting one up like that? Thanks!! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.