What I do is build up a puddle of epoxy inside the hull push transducer into the puddle being careful no air pockets and let it dry. Works perfectly I’ve done this to my fiberglass bass boat and only issue is water temp reading is off. No holes in boat this way.
Fish finder novice here, but please correct me if I'm wrong but if the transduced is mounted up inside of one of the kayaks channels there by surrounding it on sides by the hull of the kayak, won't that effectively block the transducer from emitting it's signal for the side view sonar preventing the side view from working? I can see mounting the transducer for a down view sonar up inside of the kayaks channel and it works with no issues but not for side view. I say this because I have watched more than a few how to mount a side view sonar transducer on a kayak and all stressed you MUST mount a side view transducer BELOW the hull of any vessel so the transducer has 100% clearance form the hull be it a kayak or boat for it to work.
Thank you for the video! I wanted to pick up the same Garmin with transducer but couldn't find a vid for an OT Sportsman but now I will go get it use your vid.
@@fishingthe509 I just installed my transducer and did the exact same way you did in the video. Now my question is since the transducer does sit above the hull and the back of the transducer is above the nose if the PDL drive does that effect the scans like side imaging and if so by how much?
Thanks for posting this..so the 73sv does come with activecaptain?! Nice I just ordered one!....I dont think I will be able to paddle with my fish finder mounted that close to my chair...how is it working out for you? I will def look into the yak mounts. Thank you!
Going to use your method and install my new Garmin 93sv uhd on my Old Town Autopilot 120. Question, what size screw and bolt did you use to mount the transducer plate to the OT universal plate?
I believe a forum I read it said to put sailboat. Because you’re not going to be moving at powerboat speed. So sorry for the late reply I had no clue this comment was on here!
YakAttack Fish Finder Mount with Track Mounted LockNLoad Mounting System - rectangular. Amazon link- YakAttack Fish Finder Mount with Track Mounted LockNLoad Mounting System www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7DT3BX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R8ZN5MKQAJ61SAG6906M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
What I do is build up a puddle of epoxy inside the hull push transducer into the puddle being careful no air pockets and let it dry. Works perfectly I’ve done this to my fiberglass bass boat and only issue is water temp reading is off. No holes in boat this way.
Fish finder novice here, but please correct me if I'm wrong but if the transduced is mounted up inside of one of the kayaks channels there by surrounding it on sides by the hull of the kayak, won't that effectively block the transducer from emitting it's signal for the side view sonar preventing the side view from working?
I can see mounting the transducer for a down view sonar up inside of the kayaks channel and it works with no issues but not for side view.
I say this because I have watched more than a few how to mount a side view sonar transducer on a kayak and all stressed you MUST mount a side view transducer BELOW the hull of any vessel so the transducer has 100% clearance form the hull be it a kayak or boat for it to work.
Thank you for the video! I wanted to pick up the same Garmin with transducer but couldn't find a vid for an OT Sportsman but now I will go get it use your vid.
question though, the middle piece between the transducer and transducer mount, does that come with the transducer bracket?
Yes! Everything used in the video was provided in the garmin package. Update with the unit and it is phenomenal.
@@fishingthe509 awesome! Just picked up the finder. What battery do you use for it or reccomend?
The 2020 Garmin Echomap Plus UHD 73SV gt54 transducer
Jason Xiong AWESOME!!!! I use a mighty max 12v, and just an assortment of fish finder batteries from amazon for all my gear. Lol
@@fishingthe509 I just installed my transducer and did the exact same way you did in the video. Now my question is since the transducer does sit above the hull and the back of the transducer is above the nose if the PDL drive does that effect the scans like side imaging and if so by how much?
great vid, same yak same finder same dam spider
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Nice install!
Was that YakAttack mount the universal one or the rectangular one?
Thank you bro! This is the rectangular one! Hope it helps! Super easy install
@@fishingthe509 Thanks guy, I picked one up and had to widen the slots a little bit I got it to work.
"I should not be trusted with any sort of power tools." Yea I feel ya bro
Well done man!
Appreciate ya!!!
Thanks for posting this..so the 73sv does come with activecaptain?! Nice I just ordered one!....I dont think I will be able to paddle with my fish finder mounted that close to my chair...how is it working out for you? I will def look into the yak mounts. Thank you!
Of course! The rails go pretty far forward when adjusted. They work really good.
Does the sv work well even though it’s flush with the hull?
Yes, I’ve had 0 issues with it. Reads beautifully.
@@fishingthe509 Thx for the reply guess mounting it directly to my dry pod on the SS107 it is.
@@thebeardedsportsman The Garmin mount works perfectly with the Bonafide dry pod. Just enough height for sidevu to work and not too much
Am looking to buy the same fishfinder today and I have the old town 106pdl same color you have .
What are the brown and blue cables that are with the power cable?
Going to use your method and install my new Garmin 93sv uhd on my Old Town Autopilot 120. Question, what size screw and bolt did you use to mount the transducer plate to the OT universal plate?
How did this work out for you? I have to do the same project.
Hey what settings did you select for "vessel type"? When I booted mine up it asked powerboat or sailboat and I use it for kayak.
I believe a forum I read it said to put sailboat. Because you’re not going to be moving at powerboat speed. So sorry for the late reply I had no clue this comment was on here!
what transducer is that?
This is the GT51, so sorry for the late reply I had no clue this comment was on here.
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Fishing the 509 cheers mate stay safe
thinking of getting this unit. how does it work for you on your kayak?
I just tried it out a couple of days ago and I was in aw, it is amazing!!!!!
@@fishingthe509 oh ok cool. i tried to order one from basspro but they were out of stock. Thinking im gonna get the 74 so i can have saltwater maps.
Whattttt!!!!! The spiders 🕷 better not be in our garage!!!!!! 😡
Yak attack finder model please
YakAttack Fish Finder Mount with Track Mounted LockNLoad Mounting System - rectangular.
Amazon link- YakAttack Fish Finder Mount with Track Mounted LockNLoad Mounting System www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7DT3BX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R8ZN5MKQAJ61SAG6906M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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