Portable fish finder system

Just wanted to share this.

A while back when the new yak was on the way I really wanted to make the FF portable so I could use it across the small group of yaks building up in the garage. I'd come up w/ a few ideas but nothing that really fit all my needs. So when in doubt, go to the OG's for advice. Thanks SCWA and ChuckE!

First, SCWA got me going w/ the KISS battery rig made by GWKC. It's a brilliant rig in that it's completely sealed and waterproof so that you don't need a drybag or box for it. It also has a waterproof wire connector so all you need to do is connect it and throw it in the hull. I then glued the foam transducer puck to the hull to make that semi-permanent. Lastly, I used the RAM mast mount for the FF and tucked the wires under the hatch.

I've taken it on the water and really happy how it turned out.

Z

Looks nice, Z!  I think I'll start my own kayak fleet just so I have an excuse to make a system just like yours...

I really gotta get one of those gizmos...

Nice work, Bryce.   

Damm,

 I just picked up my portable 215 for a trip to the Olimpic peninsula,

 Guess I'm still ok, cause I don't know what kind of craft I'll be using up there...

 But,  I like what you have done there Z...

Nice setup Z.
How many kayaks are in a stable? How many in a fleet? Sounds like you are growing a stable fleet of your own LOL!

I bought extra transducers and installed them into each kayak (w/thru-hull fittings for the connectors, battery, etc). And installed a micro-RAM ball on the deck of each kayak. So all I have to do is attach the head-unit (Humm Matrix 27) to the RAM of whichever kayak I choose to paddle. And plug in the battery, of course.
But, yeah, if/when I sell a kayak, the transducer goes with it (and those buggers are expensive unless you buy them used on eBay like me!).
PK

I love the setup but was wondering where to find the battery system

I love the setup but was wondering where to find the battery system

Thanks. Contact Sean @ Great White Kayak Company

Z

I made a similar system, except not dependent on a hatch for the battery.....see:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,13646.0.html