troller set up..

[zooker]

after alot of debate as to why i use an side saddle transducer mount. i think this lone picture speaks for it self..



i have only had this troller 3 years.. oh yeah and i PLOWED in to a stump sunday..

zooker

[Buzz Wing]

Too bad the jagoffs at MotorGuide can't figure out that you can't mount a bow mount transducer on their MotorGuide Wireless series trolling motors. Gotta buy the 'built-in transducer' series. Damn...

-Buzz

[carolina-rig-01]

Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

Too bad the jagoffs at MotorGuide can't figure out that you can't mount a bow mount transducer on their MotorGuide Wireless series trolling motors. Gotta buy the 'built-in transducer' series. Damn...

-Buzz

you would think that someone would mention this when you bought it. but they were probably just interested in your money i guess.

[carolina-rig-01]

zook i am rough on my trolling motor too, my transducer is still mounted on the bottom but i thought i tore her off once or twice though.

[bamabassman]

zooker don't you know you can't jump stumps with a troller? hahaha, mine looks the same way.

[zooker]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

zooker don't you know you can't jump stumps with a troller? hahaha, mine looks the same way.

yeah but we keep try don't we?

zooker

[bamabassman]

yes we do..stumps, rocks, logs.....etc, hahaha

[bamabassman]

oh and sometimes...dare i say....skiers?

[WTL]

Zook, how often does the transducer get in the way? Why do you not mount yours thru hull in the front? I just had an old depth finder fall in my lap, so I'm gonna move the Eagle 300 to the front for fishing duty and use the old one for driving.

Oh yea. Whats the best way to mount the transducer on a motorguide wireless?

[1FASTLASER]

Mount the ducer on the bottom of the troller. Thats the price we pay as fisherman. Kinda like a new paint job on a car sooner or later someone is gonna get it with the shopping cart. WTL you cant mounta ducer on the inside of the hull in the front you have to have a flat level place to mount to so you get a proper reading.

[WTL]

Ahhhhh. Okie dokie then, just one more thing to worry about breaking, lol. I'll try zooks idea though.

[Buzz Wing]

Originally Posted by WTL

Oh yea. Whats the best way to mount the transducer on a motorguide wireless?

Is this a smart-allec question? Didn't we already 'explain' this in depth?

Make sure to buy the TM with a built-in transducer!!!

-Buzz

[fishin' fool]

We mounted ours one the bottom of the trolling motor. After 3 years surprisingly it has never been ripped off, but it has alot of battle scares!!! Where did you get that side mount Zook??

[Buzz Wing]

Originally Posted by fishin' fool

We mounted ours on the bottom of the trolling motor. After three years, it surprisingly has never been ripped-off, but it has alot of battle scars!!! Where did you get that side-mount, Zook??

Home-made by the Zook-N-Stein hisself! Here's a link to an older post explaining it:

http://bassfishin.com/bassfishingfor...ad.php?t=14687

-Buzz

[bassnman30]

Hey man, I had a transducer get broken off the other day. I must have hit something that caused this unfortunate mishap to take place. I had another that I haven't used due to the fact that mine is in the hull. Now it's time to find an extra on the Ebay. I just rapped that thing around the trolling motor pedestal and fished on. Granted, I turned the graph off !

[Jackl]

ZOOKER (and any other interested parties)
Here is a suggestion on a troller mount similar to ZOOKERS, but mounted lower;
Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the skeg on the bottom of your TM about 1/2 inch below the main casting of the motor and about 1/2 inch back from the leading edge. Run a 2 inch long 3/8 inch stainless bolt thru the hole, and run a lock washer and stainless nut down on the bolt to lock it to the skeg. Slid your high speed style transducer on the bolt and lock it down with another lock washer and stainless nut. The leading edge of the skeg will protect the transducer from stumps and rocks, but it will still be below the TM. Depending on the brand of transducer, you may have to use two lock nuts on the bolt and then the transducer, followed by the lock nut to hold the transducer in place. I ran my 91 this way for several years and never did get it knocked off or torn up.

JackL

[PowerBass]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

zooker don't you know you can't jump stumps with a troller? hahaha, mine looks the same way.

LOL. I have jumped stumps, rocks, old dams, brush, etc. Boat is 2.5 yrs old, and looks like it is about 5 or 6...

[CarpMan]

Check this site. (bpicinc.com)
Have a friend works for me that can do anything with metal. You could do it yourself if you know anything about metal art. I have them on the front and rear of my boats, they work. I've had to change out a couple but never have I lost or destroyed a transducer. I keep spares in my boat at all times.

[bassdaddy]

well guy's,,i don't have that worry,my MK has the skag on the leading end of the troller,i also put on the low profile puck ,it's about an inch tall and about the size of a half dollar,,when will you MG guy's learn

[Buzz Wing]

Originally Posted by PowerBass

LOL. I have jumped stumps, rocks, old dams, brush, etc. Boat is 2.5 yrs old, and looks like it is about 5 or 6...

I could see Momma now... "Nick, why did you pay so much for that boat if you don't take care of it!?!?"

-Buzz

[Buzz Wing]

Originally Posted by bassdaddy

...when will you MG guy's learn

When will the jagoff's at M.G. learn that an aftermarket depth finder can not be mounted on their Wireless series of motors!?!?

-Buzz

[PowerBass]

Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

I could see Momma now... "Nick, why did you pay so much for that boat if you don't take care of it!?!?"

-Buzz

Gotta do what ya gotta do to find fish

[PowerBass]

Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

When will the jagoff's at M.G. learn that an aftermarket depth finder can not be mounted on their Wireless series of motors!?!?

-Buzz

take it back and purchase a pro series

[WTL]

Or sell it on ebay. You will be able to get close to its sticker price. Then get a TM that goes with what you got.

[bassnman30]

My trolling motor as well as transducer looks like it's been through hell and back. I've had to replace my transducer a couple of times but it's still putting out the power.