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Fish finder installation

  • 12-11-2020 04:56PM
    #1
    Green Peter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭


    Hi I'm looking at installing a lowrance hook2 4x mainly for gps on a 19ft Angling boat. I have fins at the back which I think may be a problem. Anyone know if I can get it to work without getting rid of the fins. Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    Not sure what you mean by "fins at the back" but once the transducer is located under the water anywhere around the boat it will work fine.


  • #3
    Highway patrolman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Highway patrolman


    I had problems with the same fishfinder I put the transducer on the keel it sorted it


  • #4
    twin_beacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭twin_beacon


    Green Peter wrote: »
    Hi I'm looking at installing a lowrance hook2 4x mainly for gps on a 19ft Angling boat. I have fins at the back which I think may be a problem. Anyone know if I can get it to work without getting rid of the fins. Thanks in advance.


    I know exactly what you mean, what make of lake boat is it? If there is enough room between the back of the keel and the outboard, it can be attached to the back of the keel. As far as I remember a Hook2 doesn't have down scan, so the transducer should be small enough.


  • #5
    Green Peter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭Green Peter


    twin_beacon wrote: »
    I know exactly what you mean, what make of lake boat is it? If there is enough room between the back of the keel and the outboard, it can be attached to the back of the keel. As far as I remember a Hook2 doesn't have down scan, so the transducer should be small enough.

    It's an anglers fancy, the fin is fairly low down. Thanks


  • #6
    onelastcast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭onelastcast


    If it is a problem to fit it would you consider having your fishfinder as a portable unit? I didnt want to fit my finder to my sheelin permanetly so bought a transducer bracket and installed my finder to a small toolbox with the battery inside. I can bring it up the country with me when i rent out boats which is a huge benifit.


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  • #7
    Green Peter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭Green Peter


    onelastcast wrote: »
    If it is a problem to fit it would you consider having your fishfinder as a portable unit? I didnt want to fit my finder to my sheelin permanetly so bought a transducer bracket and installed my finder to a small toolbox with the battery inside. I can bring it up the country with me when i rent out boats which is a huge benifit.

    I would prefer not to fit it permanently. Any chance you could pm me on a photo, it sounds like a great idea.


  • #8
    onelastcast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭onelastcast


    Green Peter wrote: »
    I would prefer not to fit it permanently. Any chance you could pm me on a photo, it sounds like a great idea.

    sure thing


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