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Elrik
Posted: Apr 11, 2019 - 02:40 pm


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QUOTE (fishmagnet @ Apr 11, 2019 - 03:24 pm)
Mine arrived...
Got a massive headache now after reading almost everything.. Can't believe the size of the transducer but I guess there is a reason for it.. It's got to be 3x the size of the old transducer.
Looks like quite the job ahead of me installing this sucker with probably a lot more headaches as well. Lol
Hopefully it will be easier then I think it will be lol. Im going to get a quote to see what it will cost me to have someone install it..

Yeah I saw the transducer and was afraid it wouldn't fit in the mounting spot on my kayak but I took it out for a dry fit at lunch and it just fits, so fortunately will be easier for me than if I were looking to swap it with my main lowrance on my Lund. Now I just have to get used to the fact that my kayak is going to have the shinier toy...

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Posted: Apr 11, 2019 - 03:48 pm


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You might want to take 2 spots on the beach now so nobody bangs into er..lol.

I bought this one solely to change up the set up on the boat as finder is acting up and i can't have that..
It will be going on the transom, right in the area where the old one is..
Let's hope anyway because I've heard it the other way that these things can be difficult to install. Oh course depending on the boat..





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Posted: Apr 11, 2019 - 03:59 pm


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So would you hate me if I told you I finished work at 4 and already have it all setup?

Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow!

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Posted: Apr 11, 2019 - 04:17 pm


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QUOTE (Elrik @ Apr 11, 2019 - 03:59 pm)
So would you hate me if I told you I finished work at 4 and already have it all setup?

Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow!

I have to take the whole side of the boat apart apparently but hoping to get lucky.. I counted about 40 screw's to be taken out and you know those will all come out perfectly... Lol

I wish it was a easy as a yak to hook it up and the only thing I would be mad at is no report tomorrow.. Lol
Good luck and be safe..

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 - 10:33 am


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Maiden voyage has been put off due to sick daughter, hopefully can get out for a bit tomorrow.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 - 02:06 pm


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QUOTE (Elrik @ Apr 12, 2019 - 10:33 am)
Maiden voyage has been put off due to sick daughter, hopefully can get out for a bit tomorrow.

Well maybe you can fill the bathtub and give er a try...lol

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 - 06:18 pm


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I thought about buying 1 but then I would need to spend over $100 on an iceducer. It sounds like the reg Xducer would be an awkward fit in a 6" hole. (The one on my Lowrance is)

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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 - 07:25 pm


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QUOTE (Knuguy @ Apr 12, 2019 - 06:18 pm)
I thought about buying 1 but then I would need to spend over $100 on an iceducer. It sounds like the reg Xducer would be an awkward fit in a 6" hole. (The one on my Lowrance is)

Lots of room with a six inch hole... It is a great deal..

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Elrik
Posted: Apr 13, 2019 - 04:58 pm


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Gave her a go this morning. Worked well, nice and viewable in the sun. I liked the down view for reducing open water noise. Can't say how great the detail and target separation is as I never found any fish and I was in pretty shallow water without a lot of items of interest in the water.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2019 - 07:09 pm


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QUOTE (Elrik @ Apr 13, 2019 - 04:58 pm)
Gave her a go this morning. Worked well, nice and viewable in the sun. I liked the down view for reducing open water noise. Can't say how great the detail and target separation is as I never found any fish and I was in pretty shallow water without a lot of items of interest in the water.

Nice to know, thanks.. Maybe next time a fish will show himself...

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