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Special Interest => Electronics chat => Topic started by: Gigantor on April 18, 2012, 09:44:32 AM

Title: DSI Transducer Mounting in Kayaks
Post by: Gigantor on April 18, 2012, 09:44:32 AM

Hi Everyone,

Seeking some technical advice thanks.  Am, thinking of buying one of the new Down Scan Imaging (DSI) sounders for my Hobie Outback.  I have historically always glued the transducer inside the hull for a number of reasons, but mainly to protect it.  But with the new technology of DSI I wonder whether gluing the tranny inside will give a good read-out?  I’m a newbie on this new technology.  So would appreciate advice from those in the know thanks?

Thanks,

Pete

Title: Re: DSI Transducer Mounting in Kayaks
Post by: Brez on April 20, 2012, 02:22:50 PM

You could always wet mount it or get one of the through scupper transducer kits ( about $50 ) . I've just fitted my elite 5 dsi through the scuppers and the readings are crystal clear , no messy silicon or silastic either  ;)

Title: Re: DSI Transducer Mounting in Kayaks
Post by: Gigantor on April 24, 2012, 09:25:18 AM

Thanks, Brez.  But only scupper holes available on the Hobie Outback are those behind the seat, which I need to use for the trolley wheels.  I will try the wet mount approach and take it from there.  Cheers, Pete