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Can anyone tell me or post pictures of a zero degree mount on a trolling motor (ultrex) shaft?
What I want is to get a zero degree mount for my livescope LVS 34 transducer that fits minn kota ultrex shaft?
I do not want to use the 8 degree one, the angled beam is something I do not like.
I have had the zero degree one on a pole mount but am now switching it to my trolling motor.
Thanks for any help an or pictures of what someone has now.
Steve
The 8° shaft mount is to allow the beam to not be obstructed by the barrel of the motor ...
You may get blockage using the 0° mount on the TM shaft ...
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There is the option of mounting the LVS on the side of the motor barrel to get 0° ...
Rickie
DOMINATOR-LIVESCOPE PLUS LVS34 TROLLING MOTOR QUICK RELEASE Z PKG
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DOMINATOR-LIVESCOPE PLUS LVS34 TROLLING MOTOR Z PKG
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Will that Dominator mount work on a minn kota ultrex?
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Originally Posted by steve telinda
I plan to mount my 0 degree mount on my ultrex shaft tonight. Everything I've read people recommend mounting it 7" above the barrel of the trolling motor to avoid interference. I will post a photo this evening and give it a test run this weekend
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Here's how mine looks. This hasn't been tested on the water yet. If any of you veterans see any glaring physical issues with my install please let me know [emoji28]Attachment 464874Attachment 464875Attachment 464876Attachment 464877
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If the TM can be turned in either direction, as far as it can be turned, and there's no binding or stretching of the transducer cord, then I don't see any problem. (not that I'm an expert on this stuff, or anything)
But, out of curiosity, what's the reason for having the transducer pointing upwards a click or two, as opposed to having the top of it level with the top of the trolling motor (prop housing) ??
A friend of mine does that to his 32 LS tdx, but does it so he can see his jigs splash down ... to determine if he's made a accurate cast, distance-wise. He only loses "back under the boat" distance on his screen, which is of no consequence to him.
Mount it on the barrel of the trolling motor. No obstruction.
Correct me if I’m wrong but thought the LVS34 cable was to be towards the back no matter how you install it unlike the LVS32? You’ll still need to click it up a bit for forward mode but cable to the back/same side as prop.
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Also might look into some Ashmore marine clips for the cable to mount against the shaft of the trolling motor and then a trolling motor cable sock. Ensures you don’t cut your wire.
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Crappiepappy, I have it in the most forward mode because I'm usually looking out beyond the boat for fish to cast at. Fish beneath me or behind me I usually just pass and look for new. I'm still learning though so I may be doing this all wrong [emoji43]
Thanks Drnip! Sure as heck had it screwed on backwards. You definitely saved me a lot of confusion and headache come Saturday morning!! I owe ya one
I will report out how it works after the weekend. I may swap over to a barrel mount 0 degree if this doesn't work out
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Haha good stuff! Seriously look into cable management like I suggested. Many have cut their cable in the motor when deploying it due to loose, dangling cable. Be careful. The
OK ... so, is the 34 all that much different than the 32, that it has to be cocked back for forward view ??
Again, I have my 32 "level" and get forward view plus about 12-15' of view (at an angle) under the boat, when the tdx is pointing straight ahead. I just don't get to see the surface splash of my jigs, like my buddy does with his cocked back 2 clicks.
And I must admit, I DID NOT notice that the tdx was pointing backwards :Doh: and I should have, because I've put mine on backwards before :bash :Rofl (I take my tdx off and bring it inside during the Winter months) I guess my attention was focused on the angle of the tdx, more so than the direction it's pointing.
I can't say if there's much difference on the transducer as I've only had the 34. I'm still experimenting so maybe I'll try it straight down this weekend . All tips are appreciated, thanks!
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Didn’t read all the way through the comment so this may be settled or already discussed. I have went through several 0 degree on the TM shaft. The latest has been the summit marine mount. Not trying to bash products but it’s a great design followed up by poor build quality. Nothing I do will lock it down where it’ll stay where pointed. Biggest problem I’ve seen with all the after market mounts are build quality. Most are 3D printed and very flimsy. I’m back to the original lvs34. The 8 degree mount won’t really affect much unless you are fishing super deep. But everyone likes something for certain reasons so I hope you find what you looking for. Attached is the summit 0Attachment 464981Attachment 464982Attachment 464981Attachment 464983Quote:
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To anyone wondering, the 0 degree mount placed on the pole worked really well. Not a bad option for only 30 bucks. I didn't have any issues with it today
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To anyone wondering, the 0 degree mount placed on the shaft worked really well. Not a bad option for only 30 bucks. I didn't have any issues with it today
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