retractable mount for depthfinder

**Fetmo** · 07-25-2012, 09:26 PM

I bought a Hummingbird 570 DI i would like to be able to transfer it between my boats and be able lower it into the water as i need it.......i am sick and tired of ripping off transducers. any suggestions. if that is possible?

Fetmo

**NIMROD** · 07-25-2012, 09:32 PM

Think about using a old trolling motor mount?

**MEATGETTER** · 07-25-2012, 09:33 PM

i got a trolling motor mount and made me one!!!!!!! i place it on the side of my boat work fine.

**gabowman** · 07-25-2012, 09:38 PM

I use PVC fittings to hang my 'ducer over the right-front part of the boat and use my front depthfinder as a portable unit whenever I'm rigging. I mostly longline so the ducer and PVC pipes/fitting are stored in my front livewell until needed.

**jimp** · 07-26-2012, 05:42 AM

cabelas and bps both have portable/temp mounts made from aluminum that clamp on the hull, might work for you.

**Cray** · 07-26-2012, 08:42 AM

Second and Third what Nimrod and Meatgetter said. Old hand control motor with clamp mount. Take it anywhere.

**Roughneck** · 07-26-2012, 08:31 PM

Sully Transducer Brackets for Outboard Motors | Bass Pro Shops
Here is a link to Basspro maybe this will work for you. I have spent all day trying to figure out how to put a retractable one on my boat. I just bought a new 798 SI HD and I don't want to put it on my trolling motor as I hit stumps ever now and then and it breaks off. A new transducer for my unit is $180.00 and I don't want to replace it. I just replaced a transducer for my 788C. As soon as I get one built I will post pictures.