Burtess Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I need to rig up a portable transducer mount for use on rentals etc. I am not fond of the suction cup that comes with the unit. I was thinking to use a 1X2 and a couple C-clamps but then I saw the Sully transducer mount on line. Anyone ever used one of these? Or have any other tested methods to mount a transducer? Thanks, Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 This is what I have used, very simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Same as Rick. Keep it simple. Works fine. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Works great hockey stick shaft and c clamp like they say keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I would use a Koho myself. Stronger shaft. I like Rick. Nice and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Another vote for the same. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I have used the bracket for permanent mount on my boat (saves drilling). It worked fine for many years, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 My stick/C-clamp/transducer worked so well that for most small boat applications I'm not sure if I'd ever bother making it "more permanent". I even used it on the back of my uncle's fibreglass cruising boat with zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Awesome, thanks! Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I don't think I've ever had an issue with the suction cup mounts. Used one all last week, no problems. So much easier then a homemade solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I used to use a Tite-Lok transducer mount but just couldn't stand it. It ALWAYS moved and was unnecessarily cumbersome. I did use the suction cup for a while, but it did come off occasionally and made me too paranoid to keep using it. So, I recently took a piece of 1X3 and mounted the transducer to a 2' section. I actually have two portable sonars and did them both the same. I tested one of them briefly on Saturday and seems to be just fine. I didn't have an old hockey stick, otherwise I'd probably have used one. I am using a 4" C-Clamp that I picked up from Canadian Tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan11 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) I don't think I've ever had an issue with the suction cup mounts. Used one all last week, no problems. So much easier then a homemade solution. I agree Bill, I actually took it one step further and glued a square thin layer of plexiglass to the back of my boat for optimal suction. It has been great so far with no issues of coming off or twisting. Looks better as well Edited June 16, 2014 by BassMan11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I started out with the hockey stick/c-clamp on my first boat and it worked fine, but have run the sully one for the past four years on my current boat. It hasn't budged. Took a little fiddling with to get the transducer initially mounted perfect. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Since I sold my boat, it's been rentals at the different lodges I've been to. What I've done for the suction cup mount, is to cut a number of 4X4 inch square pieces of Plexiglas plates. Then with the lodge owner's permission, I silicone one of these plate to the transom of the boat we're using for that week. I don't think I've ever had the suction cup come off yet. At the end of the week, a putty knife slipped under the plate and it pops right off; but most times when asked the lodge owner says to leave it on for the next guest. If by chance the owner says not to attach the plate; a small piece of wet fine grit sand paper or emery cloth is a good back up; clean the oxidation away from the mounting area and you're good to go. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krixxer Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) This is my solution; Edited June 17, 2014 by krixxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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