My solution for bow mount X-ducer

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My idea but design and built by my nephew who is a design whiz. I can get ideas but no way can I build anything or even design it for that matter.

All I can do is come up with a need.. Pull pins for quick detaching and mounting. I couldn't use a folding bracket as after I mounted the Terrova the amount of space was limited. ONly time I will need is when I am using electric motor. So I will deploy motor first and x-ducer second. Everything made out of aluminum and all bolts stainless as I am a bad weather fisherman. Not the way I plan it but it sure works out that way.:D

why do you need a seperate mount for a transducer, why not mount it on the trolling motor?

like a lot of work for what a dollar ideal clamp would do.

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Originally Posted by beagle man

why do you need a seperate mount for a transducer, why not mount it on the trolling motor?

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I wondered the same thing.

1. No way for motor to snap transducer cable. If motor screws up.
2. No chance for electrical interference.
3. heigth can be adjusted to eliminate prop wash turbulence.
4. Have had less than sterling results using the mounts on the motor befor.

Should have mentioned in first post. This gave me a use for my old 987C again. Sure is nice having the side imager up front. 997 on console and rig up front I should be prepared for just about any style.

On a lake with standing timber, it could be a nightmare.

Look's like alot of work to avoid the US2 option.

Didn't read the last of your post. I could see where this would be useful with SI.

Funny when Canepole and Mvinc posted their versions no negative comments. Course that was back in Feb. Their versions are little more complex then mine but same basic principle. They also had more room on their front deck. German Company has website producing another version. May be they are just wasting their money and time too. But they are advertising them for 99 Euro.

Slimey slab- yes I couldn't get anywhere close to what the 987c was worth so I kept it. Used setup today on my local lake and am well pleased with results.

After weighing all comments I think I will stay with my idea.

Very nice work on that unit, love to see work like that. Tell your nephew nice job.

I dont know much about all the electronics you are using, but I say if it fits your needs or solved some of your problems, then good job. I always enjoy making or designing something, over buying something at the store. Looks well made and it seems to fit your need.

Looks pretty sweet to me. I like the idea of having the gps antennae right on top of it. Also with si mounting to the trolling motor creates the problem of having the transducer swing back and forth as you turn the trolling motor to correct for wind gusts etc. About the only thing I'd do different is to make the end holding the down rod as a split clamp with a ratcheting handle. Then you could just loosen the clamp and slide the rod up and re tighten to hold it up out of the water when you wanted to pick up and motor somewhere else. Might be a little easier and quicker than removing the clevis pins. Definitely looks like a professional job though.

If that's a side imaging transducer, you will be lots better off with it mounted the way you have it rather than on the trolling motor. Good job.

Very clean look! Great job!

[QUOTE=hays47;1105958]Funny when Canepole and Mvinc posted their versions no negative comments. Course that was back in Feb. Their versions are little more complex then mine but same basic principle. They also had more room on their front deck. German Company has website producing another version. May be they are just wasting their money and time too. But they are advertising them for 99 Euro.

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I looked for Cane Pole and Mvinc units with no luck. Likewise the German company, no luck. Any links to their work?

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...r-bracket.html


Heres link to discussion on one of them

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Funny when Canepole and Mvinc posted their versions no negative comments. Course that was back in Feb. Their versions are little more complex then mine but same basic principle. They also had more room on their front deck. German Company has website producing another version. May be they are just wasting their money and time too. But they are advertising them for 99 Euro.

Slimey slab- yes I couldn't get anywhere close to what the 987c was worth so I kept it. Used setup today on my local lake and am well pleased with results.

After weighing all comments I think I will stay with my idea.

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Don't worry about the comments hays47.....

I still love the bracket I made...

If it works for you..that's all that matters....
I get kinda funny looks sometimes on the lake tho...I had one guy ask me if i was running 2 trollings motors because he thought my Xducer bracket was a second TM....:D:)

Nice work! I like your idea. I have a extra TD. I may try to do something like this. Thanks for posting. Guys if you don't like it then fine! But keep it to your self. Think about it! If we dog out what people come up with that post there ideas. People will shy away from posting things like this. We don't need this on crappie.com If you can't say something good or in a way that makes it better then I say don't say anything. RIGHT!!!

Bamaman - You should have seen what flak I got when I posted on a Ohio fishing forum on spider rigging. On a visit to North Carolina a native showed me the technique. We had a fantastic week of fishing. Now Ohio law permits only the use of two rods. All the " junior " game wardens on that site jumped all over me. They said I was advocating breaking the game laws.

I had mentioned several time in the rather lengthy post that the method wasn't as effective when you are limited to two rods. Yet since this was not the way they catch crappies it was better to trash the whole idea.

At 62 years of age my hide is tuff enough that I just don't let the yappers bother me. I just thought it was funny that Canepole's and Rnvinc post on their mounts did not receive even one negative comment. Guess the more open minded guys read the posts in Feb. Closed minds will never learn more than what they know right now.

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Bamaman - You should have seen what flak I got when I posted on a Ohio fishing forum on spider rigging. On a visit to North Carolina a native showed me the technique. We had a fantastic week of fishing. Now Ohio law permits only the use of two rods. All the " junior " game wardens on that site jumped all over me. They said I was advocating breaking the game laws.

I had mentioned several time in the rather lengthy post that the method wasn't as effective when you are limited to two rods. Yet since this was not the way they catch crappies it was better to trash the whole idea.

At 62 years of age my hide is tuff enough that I just don't let the yappers bother me. I just thought it was funny that Canepole's and Rnvinc post on their mounts did not receive even one negative comment. Guess the more open minded guys read the posts in Feb. Closed minds will never learn more than what they know right now.

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I don't let anyone's negative comment bother me too much either...

As far as I'm concerned....if I don't like how something works from the factory...I'll tear it apart and make it work for me...just like my signature says in my avatar....

Nice looking job. Keep posting ideas. Some of us like to see them and share the tips.

I put mine on an extendable paint roller arm and mounted it with a ram mount so I can level it or shoot it to one side or the other. It fits in a rod holder and extends about 10-12 feet (about a rod length) out in front of the boat, works great for spider rigging or vertical jigging in front of the boat.

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My idea but design and built by my nephew who is a design whiz. I can get ideas but no way can I build anything or even design it for that matter.

All I can do is come up with a need.. Pull pins for quick detaching and mounting. I couldn't use a folding bracket as after I mounted the Terrova the amount of space was limited. ONly time I will need is when I am using electric motor. So I will deploy motor first and x-ducer second. Everything made out of aluminum and all bolts stainless as I am a bad weather fisherman. Not the way I plan it but it sure works out that way.:D

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I like this. Very neat.

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Originally Posted by Release to the Grease...

I put mine on an extendable paint roller arm and mounted it with a ram mount so I can level it or shoot it to one side or the other. It fits in a rod holder and extends about 10-12 feet (about a rod length) out in front of the boat, works great for spider rigging or vertical jigging in front of the boat.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...h_DSCN0408.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...h_DSCN0407.jpg

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you read my mind....

I was thinkin about that too..... put the 'ducer out ahead of the boat where the bait is. how's it working for you?

FM - It works great, I didn't really think of it myself, a lot of guys up at KY lake have something similar. The big thing up there is fishing stakebeds but if you have the ducer on your TM, you are on top of the stakebed before you know it. That isn't a big deal in deeper water but right now, the best stakebeds are in shallow water but still deep enough that you can't see them, so it helps a lot. With the ram mount you can aim it ahead of the boat at an angle or straight down, whatever you need. The downside is that your GPS puck isn't very close to the ducer so if you find a good mat you still need to get the GPS puck over it to get an accurate mark.