Install new Elite 4X finished!!!!

I started the installation of my new FF today and using the info from this forum I am pleased with my results. I used the quick connect cable from a battery tender as the cable to the power source. It uses the same fuse as the one that came with the FF so I figured I would save a step and it worked perfectly. Installed FF Plugged it in and presto it powered up. Now all I need to do is mount the transducer.This is the part I am alittle worried about .Here are pics of what I have so far   Thanks for the input from everyone , David

Looks good! 

Whats the best way to install the transducer? Advise extremely appreciated! Thanks David

 Through hull?

Yeah the thru-hull is a proven winner.  See MarcelM's thread in this same Gearing Up and Rigging Up area, he did a nice clean install that should work perfect.

I think we need to use the correct terminology and specify it as a 'shoot thru the hull' which uses a standard transom mount transducer and shoots thru the hull (by mounting inside the kayak hull.  There are true 'thru hull' transducers but they require a hole to be cut thru the bottom of the kayak randing in diameter from about 1" to about 2-1/2" depending on the brand/model of the transducer.  those transducers are also, generally, fairly thick & bulky.  I'm not sure that I have ever, myself, seen anyone use a true 'thru hull' transducer in a kayak application.  Well ... H-Bird uses a 'thru hull' transducer that mounts thru a scupper on specific model(s) of Ocean Kayaks I believe so I do stand corrected on a technicality.   

Aww come on Bill, you don't recommend this? 

Aww come on Bill, you don't recommend this? 

Looks clean David. I still have my transducer in the water bath method. Basically, a cut out foam with a lip that holds the transducer in place. I put water in first each time I place the transducer in then at the end of the day, I know to expect a little water inside the yak from it. It has been working for me since 2008 in my Hobie Revolution. On my Ocean Kayak T13, I have the right size transducer that goes in one of the scupper hole. I like this best because the water temp is accurate. For my brand new Tarpon 140, it will be a water bath thing again since it works well for me. Good luck brother.

Jedmo

Thanks again everyone!!! Shoot thru hull / water bath is the method I will be using. tracing out Transducer on cardboard to give to Mike/Mickfish, he has some closed cell foam he is going to use to make the pad for me to glue down to the hull! cant wait to test OTW!!! I will post finished project soon!!

Well, Finally finished install and added pics. Thanks to beenfishin and MarcelM for the helpful posts on how they got it done. Thanks to FFTC for the heads up on the Hobie Thru hull plugs and Lowrance FF tips .... people at NCKA are a bunch of cool cats!! THanks again, David Oh yeah and thanks Mike for the piece of foam it worked out great,had no problems cutting and shaping it!

Very nice install. BTW, love those Hobie Through Hull mounts for the wires. Well done!

Does anyone want My old Eagle Cuda 242/ no transducer? If not its going in the garbage! I dont need it anymore.

Go Sonny Go

Dave don't toss it no one else wants I'll put it on my pram