DADto4 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Well after many float tests we decided that less wood was better, so we only decked the front portion. We also decided not to put in carpet but rather use 3 coats of sealer on all sides of each pc. of wood. We painted the inside/outside with ppg mettalic silver to match the truck. We then added a Minn Kota Endura 40 TM,and my old Magna 3 depth finder. Extra wires were run for future radio and other gadgets.All the wires were run in the ribs of the floor then sealed over with silicone. The transducer was ran in the side rib and siliconed in place. Instead of buying BPS' removable transducer bracket @ $37.00, I made my own from a spring clamp and some aluminum channel $7.00. HEY WE ALL GOT A LITTLE TIGHT A** IN US! I also recently bought a trailer for $50 that also will need some work, but I ain't scared! Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Looks nice. What is that you used for the transducer. I have been searching for the same type of thing for my jon boat. Please give me some instructions on how you mounted the rod to the clamp. Thanks. Quote
DADto4 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Posted March 28, 2009 CFFF, That is a 5/8 pc of aluminum channel that was self tapped to a big spring clamp that I bought from Lowes. I just cut it to length then screwed it to the clamp and ran the wire through it...It's 2 pcs. Then the transducer is just bolted on at the bottom! Quote
Triton21 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Looks Great. You have come a long way from the first picture. Great helper you got there. Kelley Quote
DADto4 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks, it took much longer than I expected,but it's just the way we want it....SIMPLE & CHEAP Quote
32251 Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 If you don't mind, I am going to "borrow" your transducer mount design...thank you. Quote
DADto4 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 If you don't mind, I am going to "borrow" your transducer mount design...thank you. No Problem, that's why I shared it with you guys. Quote
moloch16 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I like your transducer mount I'm going to try that myself. You could probably sell those one e-bay Quote
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