12-18-2003, 05:28 AM
[#0000ff]Nice set up BLM, I like seeing how other people rig their stuff. My setup isn't killer, but it works well for me. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I use a DeWalt cordless drill set up for mine. I attached my mount directly to a DeWalt charger and soldered the power wires directly to the existing battery terminals. I drop in an old 12 volt DeWalt battery and I am ready to go. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have found that old used up DeWalt batteries have enough juice to last 10-12 hours and I have an abundance of used up batteries so I just take more batteries for extended trips. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The transducer mount is one I found in a clearance bin at a hardware store and mounted it to a couple of pieces of aluminum. I added a couple plastic head bolts for adjustability and a rubber coated wire clamp to attach the transducer wire. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I too had a problem with the balance on the unit but I just adjusted the angle of the transducer so it aimed verticle even though the balance holds the mount off plumb. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The whole thing folds up and fits in my padded tackle bag but it takes up the space I usually put my lunch in. I like BLM's idea of a water proof ammo case, I might get one to mount the whole thing in with some room for a few extra batteries. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Attached are two pictures, one with the head unit on and one with it off. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I will be redesigning next week when I open my X-98 for christmas. I don't think the DeWalt battery system will hold up to the power usage of the X98 compared to my Humminbird tx400 so I will probably just get a bigger battery.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Does anyone else have any good setup ideas? [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I use a DeWalt cordless drill set up for mine. I attached my mount directly to a DeWalt charger and soldered the power wires directly to the existing battery terminals. I drop in an old 12 volt DeWalt battery and I am ready to go. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have found that old used up DeWalt batteries have enough juice to last 10-12 hours and I have an abundance of used up batteries so I just take more batteries for extended trips. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The transducer mount is one I found in a clearance bin at a hardware store and mounted it to a couple of pieces of aluminum. I added a couple plastic head bolts for adjustability and a rubber coated wire clamp to attach the transducer wire. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I too had a problem with the balance on the unit but I just adjusted the angle of the transducer so it aimed verticle even though the balance holds the mount off plumb. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The whole thing folds up and fits in my padded tackle bag but it takes up the space I usually put my lunch in. I like BLM's idea of a water proof ammo case, I might get one to mount the whole thing in with some room for a few extra batteries. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Attached are two pictures, one with the head unit on and one with it off. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I will be redesigning next week when I open my X-98 for christmas. I don't think the DeWalt battery system will hold up to the power usage of the X98 compared to my Humminbird tx400 so I will probably just get a bigger battery.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Does anyone else have any good setup ideas? [/#0000ff]
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