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Title: Easy on/off transom mount transducer bracket
Post by: saltystick on May 19, 2019, 10:28:02 AM
Smaller row boat transoms usually have mounted a gas motor or trolling motor. Transducer mounts suggested by Minn Kota: screw in the bracket to the transom or use a pipe clamp to mount it under the trolling motor in front of the prop. I've never been to keen on either especially since I use my finder on a canoe, flat bottom boat and small V bottom with or without a trolling motor. Problem: portability.

Just so happened I was dragged to the dollar store by the wife and saw on display a brass door wreath hanger:
(https://i.imgur.com/aFpRxaR.jpg)

An idea came to me: why not attach it to a board and bend it so it can be clamped to the transom:
(https://i.imgur.com/bxE4C5p.jpg)

A cross piece can be attached for the transducer bracket if needed and the wire secured using wire straps:
(https://i.imgur.com/uBTFK5u.jpg?1)

A easy on/off clamp secures the set-up to the transom and allow the transducer to adjusted below the water line.
(https://i.imgur.com/FJLxrBp.jpg)
Title: Re: Easy on/off transom mount transducer bracket
Post by: Oldfart9999 on May 19, 2019, 03:14:49 PM
Another great idea!!! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
Rodney