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    Default Can I use a "skimmer" transom type transducer to....


    go on my trolling motor or are they used specifically for the transom? I've been told I can and that I can't. What y'all say?!?!

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    Yes, you can use a skimmer on the TM. One or the other mfg - Lowrance or H'bird - comes out of the box convertable. Think it's Lowrance. The other, you can get an adapter. BPS, Cabellas etc sells a universal adapter, but you can get an adapter from Lowrance and H'bird. I prolly got 3 or 4 in my shop somewhere. Might be persuaded by a Buffet to go and look for it.

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    I'm bored, therefore I searched for ya.

    Lowrance/Eagle Bracket for Mounting to Trolling Motor

    Not too sure which one you might need if you have a H'bird. Prolly best to consult with H'bird.

    Humminbird Trolling Motor Adapter Bracket

    But...guess this one is for the newer styled H'birds.

    Humminbird Trolling Motor Adapter - Model AD XTM 9

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    OK, I've reached the insanity level of boredom.

    Here's the univeral one I was thinking of:

    Cabela's: Rig Rite Trolling Motor Transducer Mount+

    Think I've got one of these and at least a lowrance one in the first link above.

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    Thanks WB. I have an Eagle Magna III unit. It's probably 10 years old and outdated, but I like it. I have found a "skimmer" transom type transducer on ebay that will work with my unit, I just didn't know if I would be able to use it on the trolling motor. I guess I will just use my old bracket to mount it with.

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    You can, but the problem is that they break more easily than the puck style.
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    Feelay is right....with the skimmer, there's more moving parts exposed. Not sure if you'll be able to find a puck style for the Magna III though. You could get a transducer guard, but by the time you spend the money on the ducer, the adpter and the guard, you prolly could get real close to a brand new low end unit. It's a catch $22 + shipping and tax.

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