05-06-2012, 04:56 AM
Yeah, that was always a problem with the Fishin Buddy. Had to pull it out of the water to row.
I knew this would be an issue, especially with the length of the Sawyer oars. I installed the oars on the boat so I could test different configurations. Ended up with the transducer on the inside but with the PVC pipe low enough and tight enough against the pontoon to not get in the way of the oar. Hopefully it will work as well out on the water.
Like yours, the PVC pipe holding the transducer pivots so it can be swung up out of the water when needed.
My display location is also similar to yours being at the front end of the zip bag with a 12" long plank of wood extending back under the bag. The bag straps hold it down and when the battery is placed on top, it is very stable.
The display stand is made with rough wood because I wanted to be able to easily modify it as I was testing configurations. If this works out on the water, I will put together something with a more finished look.
The raised seat gives it more of a drift boat feel, and is very comfortable and stable. Looks a little taller in the photo than it really is.
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I knew this would be an issue, especially with the length of the Sawyer oars. I installed the oars on the boat so I could test different configurations. Ended up with the transducer on the inside but with the PVC pipe low enough and tight enough against the pontoon to not get in the way of the oar. Hopefully it will work as well out on the water.
Like yours, the PVC pipe holding the transducer pivots so it can be swung up out of the water when needed.
My display location is also similar to yours being at the front end of the zip bag with a 12" long plank of wood extending back under the bag. The bag straps hold it down and when the battery is placed on top, it is very stable.
The display stand is made with rough wood because I wanted to be able to easily modify it as I was testing configurations. If this works out on the water, I will put together something with a more finished look.
The raised seat gives it more of a drift boat feel, and is very comfortable and stable. Looks a little taller in the photo than it really is.
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