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Transponder puzzle

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atomichaggis

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Here is the challenge... I want to use a standard transom mount transponder so that it can be removed from the water after each use (moored boat) and no holes drilled in the transom (at least not below the waterline).

I have some vague idea to use or if need be make something with a bracket like an outboard motor's mounting bracket which clamps onto the transom (or gunwhales) and a pole down to the water onto which the transponder would be screwed onto the bottom but then i'm just not that handy.

Any Ideas about what pieces of equipment could be used for this purpose or designs to make something for it would be appreciated.
 
Hiya

2 options. Firstly, you could install a through hull transducer, which will be fitted inside your hull. The downside is that you'll need to have access to the hull, which in most cases need a hole to be made in the deck.

Second option, is one many boat owners used here. A simple SS round tube, with a bracket which allows the tube to move up and down, locking it in place with a wingnut. This is mounted to your transom and the transducer mounted onto the bottom end of the SS round tube. When you've finished fishing, you simply screw the wingnut loose, pull the bar up, thereby raising the transducer ABOVE the water level and then tighten the wingnut again to lock it in place. Your transducer is now out of the water, away from any algae growth. Hope i explained that well enough......

Regards
miles
 
Hey,

thanks for the info.

The thru hull is a no go. too much important stuff in the way on any part of the hull that is in constant contact with the water... cant be cutting up my deck and rerouting the bilge etc.

The tube Idea is one of the many takes on what I had in mind. I just need details of the parts to assemble it all... particularly the bracket. If I know which pieces of equipment that other people have used then I can see if I can find similar and start knocking something together.
It sounds so simple but it's frustrating that I can't picture the key parts.
 
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