Garmin Striker 4 Inside the Hull Transducer Mount | Cheap, Quick, Easy Kayak Transducer Mounting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- See how to install the Garmin Striker 4 fish finder transducer inside the hull of your kayak using duct seal. See how to mount your transducer on your kayak in a safe and functional place, without the need for expensive accessories or drilling new holes in your kayak. In depth explanation of common in hull transducer mounting issues and mistakes along with what fish finder features work and don't work with a in hull transducer mount on your kayak.
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Another awesome one. People literally DO NOT KNOW this stuff (like me). Thank you, so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Wow, I just got into kayak fishing and no video actually shows why it’s so important to make sure the seal is correctly seated. Thank you for the visuals! Awesome channel!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed and it helped
I couldn't get hold of duct seal here so in the end I cut the end off a tube of silicon. Dropped a huge pile on the hull and pressed the transducer into it. It works a dream. 😁😁
If it works...it works right way to improvise with another method. Glad its working well for you
id like to try this with the silicone, any updates or tips?
FranksFlyTraps hi. I've had the transducer mounted inside my kayak using silicon for nearly 9 months. It works really well. No problems at all. It gets very hot here in summer and down low in winter. No issues at all.
@@seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837 how high up does the silicone go on the transducer
FranksFlyTraps about halfway I think. I actually found a video on TH-cam about it. I cut the whole end of the silicon tube, dumped it out where I wanted to mount the transducer (about the length of the transducer) and then just pressed it down hard.
Man that was great information there. I like how you demonstrate what was correct and what was incorrect. A very good video for people to learn off of. Keep up the good work man.
Much appreciated! Thank you
Never heard of duck seal but I used the foam from a yoga pad. I cut it out in the shape of my transducer and then glued it to the bottom of my kayak. That way I can remove the transducer after each trip. Works like a dream.
Great idea 💪
This was a great video. Thanks!
After several hours of trial and error, this method has still not fully worked for me. I've carefully followed your directions with the installation process, but I haven't had much luck. Before I describe my results, here is my equipment list: Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv with a GT20 transducer, and my kayak is a Vibe Yellowfin 100. In order to guarantee the transducer being mounted below the water line, I've put the duct seal immediately below my seat inside the hull. That way my full body weight is pressing down on that section. I thought, "Maybe my issue was mounting it at the front of the kayak, which might not be under the water line." Unfortunately, that didn't do the trick.
My mounting technique:
1) Duct seal is 1" thick before adding transducer, flat against the hull, center of the kayak (under me)
2) Transducer is fully surrounded by duct seal
3) Kayak hull is virtually flat in the center
Results:
1) The transducer doesn't function properly up until about 8+ feet of water. Then it begins to properly find the bottom.
2) The 77 kHz frequency on the "Traditional" view works, but I've noticed the 200 kHz frequency doesn't
3) Similar to above, the "Clear Vu" mode is non-functional. This seems to be an issue with frequency, as the 200 kHz didn't work in Traditional Mode either
4) I have noticed that, as I approach the limits of the sonar when I get above 8 feet of water, it begins to think the bottom of the lake is fish. Fish symbols appear like crazy on the bottom
Help! What am I missing? Does the shape of the underside of the kayak matter at all? Does this method simply not work right with the GT20?
Sounds like you got the technique down pretty well IMO, have you tried just tossing the transducer over the side and see if the results are the same? Could be a transducer issue possibly. I have used my GT20 with no issues and this method
@@1Cast1Fish Potentially. I've tried putting the GT20 in the water to see if it was working properly and still got some weird results. I'll keep you posted. I didn't have issues with it a week ago, but I've been modifying my kayak recently. I used to put the depth finder over the side of the kayak.
Your videos have been EXCELLENT. Truly. I've learned a lot by watching through your Striker series. It's been invaluable in figuring out what I'm doing with the Garmin.
Might be time for a call to Garmin if you still have issues even with it in the water. Hope it gets sorted out soon before the best part of fishing season starts :)
I have the same setup and you except a different kayak and I’m getting the same results as you. I didn’t try it over the side though hmmmm.
@@HonkinNJ See my reply about the Garmin suction cup option. That may work for you too!
Very professional...to the point without chit-chat! Luv this kind of video!
I appreciate that! Thanks
I followed your advice and my Garmin Striker 4 is working great in my Oldtown Sportsman 106MK. Easy. Simple. Functional. Thank you!
Awesome to hear...plus its super easy to move between yaks or other boats if you want mounting it this way.
Thanks for all your previous answers to my questions. Once again, this tutorial is brilliant. I was challenged with using a Garmin Striker Plus 4cv in an AquaGlide Chinook 90 inflatable kayak but figured out a solution that worked very well: I installed Scotch Brand Extreme Fasteners to both the bottom of the transducer and the bottom of the starboard side "pontoon". (Really not a pontoon but a fabric-covered vinyl air bladder) I can reach over the side of the kayak and stick the transducer into place very easily. The transducer cable then threads through a couple of loops (kayak paddle loops made of velcro) to the Garmin and I can either disconnect the cable and leave it all in the kayak, or unsnap the transducer from the hull and pack it all out when finished fishing. I can also beach the kayak and by leaning a little to port, the transducer never touches bottom because of the kayak's construction. Best of all, it works! So thanks again for all your helpful tutorials, advice, and ideas for kayak fishing. You are clearly an expert in this area!
Thank you, and awesome to see you got your setup figured out...sounds like it is working great now. There is never a one size fits all when you have so many kayak shapes, sizes, and options out there...but you found a great way to get yours working well. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask.
Martha, can you elaborate on the fastener? Does this stay on the bladder when you pack up your Aquaglide?
Hey did you ever think of not mounting it to the kayak and using the switch blade tranducer mount?
@@strnto8967 I use an inflatable kayak for fishing so the switchblade tranducer mount doesn't work in this case. Using a velcro-like fastener works perfectly and no holes in the shell or air bladders.
Hooked up my Garmin Plus 4cv using this method and it works great. Clearvu included. Thanks.
i was going to ask about the clearvu being as how its not "normal" downimaging thanks.
Great to hear! It works for most if you take the time to do it right....glad it's working great for you
Duct seal, just the video I was looking for. Make sure there is a safety air gap. Got it!
😂
Great video. I have watch numerous videos on this subject. All except this one says build a moat and fill with water. Or create a container for your transducer and fill with water. I’m gonna try this way first. Thanks
Just ensure no air gaps and the transducer sits below the water line and you should have no issues.
Thank you. I have researched in hull transducers but looks like most any small transducer will work?
Yes, due to the lower power of the small transducers, they do not create much heat
Great simple explanation. I installed my Garmin transducer inside my 26' fibreglass sailboat. Worked right away. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome to hear it is working great
does your water temp work with the transducer thru hull? thats one thing want to be able to use
Four weeks ago I posted below how this video helped me install my Garmin on my Old Town 106MK. Since then I've posted a link to this video twice for others. Just sharing your good advice.
That's awesome...glad it has helped you and hopefully is helping others as well
Someone needs to hire this guy! Great Video! 6:43 6:43
Thank you very much...I love seeing comments like these to encourage me to continue making videos and sharing more.
Very great video, used on kayak for garmin striker plus 4 cv cleavu. Works great even on that! I put some water in not sure if needed. Works great
Good stuff! Glad it is working for you
I am not familiar with duct seal. Does this have to be mounted every time you go out, or could it be a permanent mounting solution?
Great job on explaining how to do this correctly.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
Anybody looking for duct seal, should be able to find in the electrical dept. At you big box stores- lowes, homedepot, etc. Used alot for electrical. (Noticed alot of comments saying they can't find it) 👍😁
Thanks for sharing
Exceptionally thorough instructions
Thank you kindly!
I was just hoping you would do this video soon lol 😂 Good work!!👊🏼🐟
Glad it came at the right time. Any questions or other video ideas feel free to drop me a line
Thank you so much for this! Extremely helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
I just used a yoga block cut it to 1"1/2 thick and 3/4 or 1/2 width&length past the size of transducer. Tracing the transducer in center of a piece yoga eva foam block that you cut. Also make sure to cut the tranducer yoga block to fit in center. Find correct spot to glue your cut yoga block in the kayak hall glue in location you pick let yoga block dry. Then install the transducer after you filled yoga block cavity halfway with the glue you select then press transducer till it bottems out to hall making sure to avoid air gaps and bubbles let cure. Intall everything else. Buying the foam block pre made for kayaks cost 20.00 yoga block 5.00 and you have extra. Its the same eva material.
That's a great idea...check back in and let me know how it worked out...I would love to hear your results.
I am impressed tutorial is very easy to understand... been watching your tutorials 👍👍👍
Glad you like them! Thank you
I will try your way first and if it doesn’t work I will place it in pure silicone. Thanks, I hope it works, great videos.
Sounds like you got a good plan...good luck
thank you for the information and video. had a question...would this process work for an aluminum semi v row boat? thank you for all the excellent content, video and voice-over on all your videos.
The best answer I have is, that you will need to try it. I have seen it work without issue, and I have seen a few issues. Really depends on construction of the hull, and transducer installation. The key is to ensure no air gaps and ensure the transducer is below the waterline. Some aluminum boats have 2 pieces of aluminum and that creates a small air gap that causes issues.
Thank you very much for the information, you literally just took a weight off my shoulders. as I don't want a big bulky transducer mount hanging off the side of my kayak for fishing line, fish and debris to get tangled in. So I want to mount it inside the hull but I have a V-shaped haul and I was worried about it. Thanks again, it's too bad I won't be able to get accurate water temperature readings but six of one half a dozen of the other
Try to keep the duct seal as thin as possible especially if it is a deep cut V hull. however the most important thing is to ensure no air gaps between the hull, duct seal, and transducer.
@@1Cast1Fish thank you! Yeah at that part of the yak it is fairly deep vide. And I think I might have had the duct seal too thick. Thank you for getting back to me
@@NeilGraham.I.M.F Also try to mount the transducer in a flatter spot if possible
@@1Cast1Fish the only place thats flat ish in the vis right btween my feet. If I go off to the sides. Then it would be sitting at the angle of the bottom shape of the Hull opposed to level.
Thank you very much for making and sharing this video. I found it very useful and informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank for all your video . Really professional and help a lot . Great job 👍🏼
Thank you very much
This will be my tomorrow project. thanks!
Hope you enjoy it!
Man thanks for this video. Made me decide to do it this way
Glad I could help
My wife just bought me the Striker 4 and I came across your videos and they were and are a GREAT help. Do you have any videos on mounting the transducer on the outside of the hull without drilling holes? Once again GREAT videos!!!
I do not, but you can get arms that mount to the rails that swing over the side
@@1Cast1Fish a bit late to this but I've found the arms that swing over the side cause too much drag. hence why im watching this video lol. Good stuff man thanks for putting it together!
@@chaseplummer6847 Hope it works well for you and good luck
Great idea love the video. In your opinion with this mounting for the transducer be strong enough and also be applicable to a PWC
I have done it in a boat, so I would think it may work
awesome video thank you for the content. I was gonna start drilling
Glad I could help, and save a few holes :)
I just got a striker vivid. I am gonna try this trick and see how it goes. Ty for the tips
Should work well
Any results to report so far? Just mounted mine but haven't been on the water yet!
@@iPsychlops mines been good for a few years now.
@@1Cast1Fish I was just curious if the new vivid is impacted differently than the other models (:
The old cv worked fine.
This is a mad good idea and very interesting. I have seen others using cut out foam, even water or resin filled foam, glued to the Kayak hull. Air bubbles are a hazard with the resin method and also pretty permanent for your transducer. Duct seal seem like a very flexible option, assuming sonar penetrates it very well? Also its easy to reverse if not effective. I wonder how GPS works out if you mount inside the Kayak? I definitely want good GPS functionality. I am planning on putting a FF on my OT Predator this summer, I was going to conventionally mount by stuffing a pluming pipe down the scupper hole wrapped with duct tape, acting as a shim, with the transducer on the end snug in the recess. But now that I have seen this, I am very tempted to try it out. If I get a FF model with a strong down scan, I should hopefully get very close to a direct water mounted result. Excellent video, thank you for posting.
So most fish finders the GPS is in the head unit itself not the transducer, unless you have a external GPS puck for a higher end unit.
Thanks for the tips!
Happy to help!
Hello , I just installed my Transducer to the Hull of my Kayak using Duc Seal, after watching your very informative video. My question is am still getting the message “ THE TRANSDUCER IS DISCONNECTED. So does the Kayak need to be in the water to get Readings? Am very new at all this , so all your videos are very helpful. Thank You .
The transducer disconnected is from the transducer cable not being seated into the main unit. Could be many things, not pressed in far enough, forced in the wrong way, broken pins, or cable issues.
another great how too video with great examples man -
I appreciate that! Thank you
Thank you for the video and the information good job
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it...Thank you
I’m about to hit buy one of the the Garmin Striker 4 models but I wanted to ask first if the CV function works with this method of installation. Your uploads have convinced me to go for one of the GS models, thanks.
Yes it will....you gotta pay extra attention to your transducer install, but follow how I shoed in this video and you should be fine. I am assuming a kayak?
Question for you.
I am not familiar with the Duct seal. Is it easy to remove the transducer from the duct seal if I need to, or is it fixed there for good?
Thanks for your videos, which are very informative.
Yes super easy...it does not get hard
Very useful and informative
Glad it was helpful!
good video man hope you have been catching some good fish this summer!
Thanks, I have caught a few but no where near the amount of fishing I was hoping for at this point. I see your getting out a lot by all the Twitter pics of some nice bass.
@@1Cast1Fish ya I have not been able to fish near as much this year as I normally due because of all this craziness going on. but I am trying to do my best and get out as much as I can.
Great video! I didn’t realize you could do an inside mount until I saw this! Quick question, I can’t seem to source Duct Seal Putty in Canada. Would Plumber’s Putty be similar? Thanks for sharing!
Not sure...but probably would work just as well IMO
Awesome video bro..this is how i will mount mine..thanks
You will love it...it is a great way to keep things neat and out of the way on the cheap.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Very good video thanks
Glad you enjoyed thank you
Getting accurate water temperature is important to me. Do you have a video on mounting the transducer the outside of a kayak? PS. Thanks for these great videos.
Unfortunately I do not at this time, however I will add it to the future video list for when the waters warm up
I did this for my Striker 4, and it’s working great, thanks! Is it common to get a solid yellow reading for the top depth of 0-1 feet? Everything below that seems fine, as it’s picking up the right depth and seeing fish.
Yes it can...check out my latest series on in depth videos and tutorials, I go over TVG and surface noise settings which can help with it.
my buddy needed this info before he mounted his. It would have saved him some time.
LOL....I know I spent forever trying to figure the best way out for mine to when I first got it.
I have the same kayak as you. I fish the James and Maury Rivers in Virginia only. Rarely a pond or lake. I’m thinking about adding a Garmin Stryker 4 to my boat but have a couple of questions:
Which model would you buy for river use? I want to be able to find the holes and pockets in calmer stretches where cats and Muskie hang out.
Second; will the in hull mount work or should I mount in scupper? (Over the side won’t work. Too many rocks and Class II rapids.)
Thanks! Great videos!!
For shallow rivers I am not to interested in any mapping, so I can honestly recommend the base model and save a few bucks. I like the in hull for protection
Killer Vid!
Thanks a ton, very much appreciated
How well dose This stay put in transportation as I have my kayak in a standard kayak rack on top of my truck. And want to make sure it won’t come loose in transportation.
I store mine sideways in the garage without issues, it should stay put pretty well.
Can i press to firmly?
Very very informative video!!
Yes press firmly into the duct seal
If your duct seal is too thick could that render an issue. Not showing everything that it should also not showing death unless I was in less than three feet of water. But when I pulled the transducer out and held it under the water by hand it worked perfectly fine
Could have been to thick with the duct seal, but most depth reading issues are due to a air gap.
Can you show a video on it working on the water with this install? I did it on my SS127 but I’m not sure how accurate it is…thanks
Got that planned for this summer
How well does the transducer read in the hull instead of the water?
No issues other than water temp. Some people have issues with the Clear Vu depending on mounting and boat type it seems, but no issues in my kayak
Striker 4 comes with a foam multi size mounting pad. Is this air tight enough around base as it would have air gaps around it. I plan on using it on kayak and small 12 foot aluminum shallow v Hull. Inside hull application.
So the foam pad that is made for kayaks from Garmin...the instructions say you need to fil the foam pad cavity with water for it to work....I think that without the water you will have a gap and possibly issues. (Just my opinion though) I have never tried the foam
Great video and very informative.....would you be able to see the depth with transducer installed inside hull of kayak? TIA
Yes, the depth will display without issue, the only reading that will be inaccurate is the water temp.
Not sure if this has been answered already but does it matter if the transducer is mounted facing front or in reverse? Thanks... great content... bug reason why I bought a striker 4
For most applications it will not matter...I have reversed mine for specific reasons before. That's the great thing about duct seal...you can move it as much as you want. Glad you enjoy all the videos
Can you do the same thing on the aluminum jon boat do you think it would work?
The best answer I have is, that you will need to try it. I have seen it work without issue, and I have seen a few issues. Really depends on construction of the hull, and transducer installation. The key is to ensure no air gaps and ensure the transducer is below the waterline. Some aluminum boats have 2 pieces of aluminum and that creates a small air gap that causes issues.
ok Give me break. I am new to Kayak fishing and new to the Garmin Striker 4.
So.... When I see the fish symbol going from right to left. ...... where is the fish?
is it swimming under my kayak right to left? is it below my kayak or has it already moved past my kayak and if sho, in what direction? Where are the fish I see on my Garmin Stiker 4?
Remember, I am a newby and still trying to learn this stuff.
Thanks for your great videos!
Here is a good starting point th-cam.com/video/ZGIugc1-N3Y/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps
broo does the transducer need water? or its fine without water? thanks in advance
Going on a few years now without water and no issues. These transducers are pretty low power and do not create much heat. I have done a few videos showing this as well.
Love your posts, probably cause I just bot a Striker 4+. I have 2 plastic boats and a 19’ aluminum.. Do I need multiple transducers? Will the duct putty stick to hdpe and polypropylene plastic hulls?
Just use the 1 transducer, I switch mine between 2 kayak with no issues at all. You may have to replace the duct seal sooner if you move it alot, but not a big deal.
When you push the transducer into the duct seal, do you leave it in even when you are not using the kayak?
Yes
Watching from Croatia (Europe), very helpfull video. What is the duct seal? Any alternate name as not sure what to ask in store?
Not sure what it may be called in Europe, but any type of firm putty type material should work. Duct Seal is made to seal gaps and holes in heat and AC duct work
Great video... when you put playback speed on 2x
Thanks for the tip :)
@@1Cast1Fish keep up the GREAT videos
Does placing the transducer over a keel guard have any impact to performance ? Like less depth, not as accurate readings, blurred images?
I would not think so, as long as there is no trapped air or gaps...but I cannot say 100% since I have never tried it or seen it done in this application...but it is cheap and simple to try.
very helpful.
Thanks, glad this was helpful
Will this work on a old town canoe? Discovery 133?
Honestly never tried this in a canoe...but it's cheap to test
@1Cast 1Fish I appreciate the response. The canoe is a 3ply poly. Design but I don't know how they're bonded together. I'll order the duckseal and try. And I'll let you know how it goes here
Duct Seal is cheap, and easy to remove if no luck
Does it work on aluminum boat ?
Usually yes it will, but it may not depending on thickness and such. So I can not say 100% it will work or not...it's one of those things that you have to try on your boat.
Thanks I was wondering how to mount my transducer, one issue you cant buy duct seal putty here in the uk, I will have to find an alternative
Any luck on a substitute?
@@1Cast1Fish no I used the transducer hole I found on the bottom of the kayak
Thats a great place for it as well
@@1Cast1Fish plumbers puty
The nocqua battery seems to be associated with Yak Attack, not available on Amazon and everyone is out of stock. I haven’t seen any other batteries that compare..
They are the best IMO, not sure on comparison, other than I like it way better than the regular lead acid type I started with. Hope they come in stock soon.
I thought you have to put water in a bowl shape when using duct seal? Why some people do and others dont?
Lots of misconceptions and bad info out there, If it is a high power transducer then yes due to heat...but these are by no means high power. Also due to poor image quality many assume you must need water....bit its likely just a poor install.
So just use the tranducer that came with the striker unit? A shoot thru transducer is not requiered? This is great news!
Yep..and it works great
I want to get a FF and do this, is it easy to mess up? The bottom of my kayak if V shaped all the way across
Not really easy to mess up since if it does not work you can pull the duct seal out and try again
if you take the transducer out of te duck seal, can you just put it back in the space left in the duck seal ? Or should you start with a fresh amount of duck seal and place it back in the kyak?
I just reuse the same spot, unless it get messed up then I pull it out and remold it again. I have the same duct seal from 2 years ago :)
Thanks
You are welcome
I was thinking of fabricating a replica of the foam mount garmin sells.
Good idea ????
Sorry just bought my first ff today,fresh out the box😊
I like your duct seal method though 👌
Also I should mention the amazing verbal quality explaining things.
👍👍
The foam is good, but it is not the best IMO since you usually need to flood the foam with water where the transducer is. The duct seal keeps you from having to do that.
@@1Cast1Fish I used the duct seal as you suggested
I'll be out tomorrow to see how it works
Thank you
Good luck 🎣
Hey man so i did this for the gt20 transducer. The regular sonar works but the CV is definitely wonky. Id say the bottom/tip of the trans is right on the edge of the duct seal. The sides have about 3/4 of an inch. Should the tip and bottom also have thay same leeway? Do you think thays whats messing up the CV?
Possible, but also is the transducer completely below the waterline when inside the kayak? Also ensure the duct seal is making a good base with no air gaps...you want it thick enough to bed the transducer, but not overly thick.
Would this work if I use my humminbird ice helix on my kayak?
So I have not tried this with a Humminbird, but since they all work the same I would assume it should work fine. Just ensure no air gap, and the transducer mounting is still in a area that is below the waterline.
I tried this with a Garmin 540s in a sailboat. The fishfinder screen seems to work but the depth meter does not work at all. Not sure if this is due to the thicker hull of the boat or something different in the transducer of the 540s. The depth information is more important than the fish finder for me, so I went back to a wet well, which does work.
Sounds like there is a air gap of sorts between the transducer and hull...that is why no depth...the air kills the ping and then it thinks it has no depth. Once you add water the air gap is removed and no issues.
@@1Cast1Fish I have to revise my comment. Since I've been having issues with my depth sounder as well as the Garmin, today I replaced the transponder on the depth sounder, replacing the in-hull model with a Humminbird puck. I mounted it a bit off center of the boat where the fibergass is a thinner and used the duct sealer. Worked like a charm. I then took my Garmin and moved it from the location I had been using, which works fine with a water bath, and stuck it on a thinner area using the duct sealant. It works! I still get an occasional drop-out on the Garmin, but it only last a couple of seconds. I'll know more about how this really works after I've used the boat more signifcantly than my little test ride today.
Sounds like the hull is very thick in some areas, glad your getting it sorted out. It can be tough to track down issues sometimes
Can this be used as a permanent mounting solution, or do you have to remount it often? I am so unfamiliar with Duct Seal.
Duct Seal is great because it never really gets hard, therefore it can be moved or reused easily. I leave mine mounted in my kayak most of the summer without issue.
Hi sir. Do you have a video on how to connect the garmin to a battery? Many thanks
An oldy but goodie th-cam.com/video/L3r9oSCZbeM/w-d-xo.html
I have enjoyed all your videos. Many thanks for the great information. 😊
Based on what I've seen, I think an ice transducer mounted in a kayak will work great - as long it is mounted so i9t points straight down... Any experience with an ice transducer mounted like this?
Never see or heard of it, but that does not mean it will not work...give it a shot and let us know
Does the transducer come with the Garmen Striker 4 ? I don’t assume the battery does? Can the transducer be mounted in the dedicated spot on the Old town 106 PDL?
It comes with a transducer, but no battery correct. If you are referring to the recessed area for a transducer, then yes it will fit
Does the sonar feedback change from mounting it inside the kayak haul as opposed to mounting directly into the water?
Not if done correctly
I decided no to go this route on my aluminum jon boat. I catch a lot of fish in the spring because of the thermometer. 1/2 a degree matters when fish are moving up.
im sorry if its already been asked but with the 5cv if we mount through the hull with duct seal, do we get temperature readings????
I have a Hobie Compass kayak if the hull type matters so I am thinking either in hull mount or a cell block / switch blade mount over the side OR the stock under the boat mount. but I really do want the temperature readings. I store the kayak outside on a wood frame upside down year round so I will need to remove the FF when I store it so the cell block / switch blade might be easier anyway but If I can get water temp readings through the hull - that would be better than the over the side arm. thanks!!!
thanks, I just re-watched the video (no good temp readings) so im going to look at the cellblock- arm or in hull mount - thanks for the videos after I figure out the mount problem next up are the how to read the fish finder videos.
Glad you found what you are looking for, good luck finding your ideal mount and good luck on the water
@@1Cast1Fish love your channel, your videos are well made and make it simple to understand so we can get out there and have some fun!
Thank you
Thanks for a great, informative video. much appreciated. I am curious , some videos show similar installations with duck seal, BUT add water or non toxic anti freeze into the well created by duck seal. They claim it gives better readings. your thoughts ?
You can do that, its mostly because of heat build up in the transducer...the Garmin Striker 4 transducer is very low wattage compared to larger units, so no heat issue. Me and many others do it this way and no issues.
@@1Cast1Fish Thanks. will skip the water and do eggzackly as you described. much appreciated
No problem
Is there a package deal you can buy with everything included that's a large parts list you have in your description?
Not that I know off, But its just a fish finder, battery, and way to mount a transducer
Will this work with an ice fishing transducer?
I would think it should, but have never tried it
Dumb question, what direction does the open face of the transducer face, bow or stern? I’m using a Garmin Striker 4 Plus duel beam.
Normal would be to the stern
When you mount the transducer does the signal come out of the end with the wire or the end without the wire?
The transducer shoots its "ping" from the bottom
Hi,
How to mount the transducer on zodiac boat?
Thanks
I’m going to mount mine in a foam pad that cane with it, my question is, is there a top and bottom to where the transducer should be facing?
I would mount it in the same direction and orientation as if mounting it on the rear transom of a boat.
So any transducer can be install like this (inhull)
No need for special transducer models that support this kind on mounting
I've garmin striker 4 with standard transducer that come with it i think it's 200kw frequency 77/200
So the answer is some can be and some can not be.
First the Striker 4 standard has zero issues like this.
Now high powered transducers can create more heat and can become an issue mounted like this.
Also side scan sonar transducers will not work like this either.
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Yes i was thinking of heat that's why i decided to use water instead dry glue
Bcoz where i live the weather is soo hot in summer
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I decided to use pvc pipe and gonna fill it with water im already fitter in to the hull bcoz im replacing my boat deck these days👍thnx for response & replay
No problem, good luck on the project
When you mount inside the hull how do you keep the transducer cool. I have heard of them getting hot and burning out.is this true?
The transducer for this fish finder is only about 300W, it doe snot get hot enough to cause issues, not to say it could never happen but in general I have not seen a issue and mine has lasted a long time now.
We don't have that Duct Seal stuff here in Australia. Maybe we do but a different name??
Any ways I seen a few guys using clear silicon to install inside the hull. Any pros and cons to using clear silicon?
Should work the same