Here is how I installed a Side imaging/Sonar unit on my 10' jon boat. And a simple solution to mounting the transducer despite the lack of space on the back of the boat.
Great idea. I can't live without a transducer on my tm for fishing but have been wanting a second one transom mounted for idling around with si finding structure/fish. This is it. Now all I need is a worn out tm. Can't saw off a good one.
I did the same thing. I mounted the transducer with a u bolt leaving the tube open. I have 6 ft rod with a T-handle to use as a shallow water anchoring pole.
Thanks!! It has worked great for me, and since it is easily removable, I've put it on a friend's Bass tracker boat for a weekend and the setup worked as well on that boat.
If you take your jon boat in really shallow water in creeks, or launch it at places without a boat ramp this way certainly makes a lot of sense. I haven't had any problems doing it like this.
Lol....It worked great for me. Thanks for watching! On a bigger boat a typical mount on the transom is probably better, but that would not work for my small setup, and this has proven effective and simple.
@@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman I like this because I have my little tin boat and then my other 17 ft beater. This way I can have a portable unit. I'm thinking of getting a 12ah lithium ion and putting it in a case. When transporting up north to my other boat, connect the battery and sonar unit to the mount with carabiners. That would be a nice portable unit. Thank for the ideas man!
@@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman Hello LBO. Since we have a kindred MacGyver spirit, I thought I would update you on my decision. I have both a 30 and 45 Minnkota. My rig is a pretty much unaltered 10' jon (built in 1947...I traded a good cigar for it), and I mostly fish a private, very unfished 40 acre lake full of monster bass, cats and crappie. I am very blessed to have such an arrangement. Anyway, I don't use a gas engine at all. I use the 45 mostly. I think I will just move it toward one side of the transom and mount the 30 on the other side. I will mount the transducer to the 30 and not run the motor on it. I can lock it in the forward position and also tilt it up as I approach shore. Plus, I will always have a spare on board, which will preclude me having to paddle back in...which is how i ended up with two in the first place. lol. Thanks again for the video post and the great idea.
Great video! You think this set up would work on a triple shot transducer? Asking because they are like 5” long don’t know if the extra length would be an issue.
It works fine when trolling with the trolling motor with both side scan (which only really works when you are moving), and the 2d sonar. It does have a little surface disturbance on the engine side when running the outboard, but the side scan and sonar both work up to about 6 mph. Sorry for delayed response. Thanks for the question
I don't know. If putting it on the front there is an adapter mount to attach it on the underside of your trolling motor. But I don't like the side imaging (what I use the most) transducer on the trolling motor, because 1. I use it when idling around with the gas motor, and 2. If the side image is on the trolling motor, then the image is always changing based on the direction the trolling motor is facing.
I mean mounting in the same way as the rear using you current mounting setup... Instead of picking up readings at the rear cause what you see on your screen you passed over and is now behind you. You should pick up the signal at the front cause then what you see is now right below you...
@@jantonio183 I assume that would work. I have hear of folks getting an electronic interference from the trolling motor when the transducer is on the front, but not from personal experience.
Great idea! Just got my hummingbird piranha and didn’t want to drill! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great idea. I can't live without a transducer on my tm for fishing but have been wanting a second one transom mounted for idling around with si finding structure/fish. This is it. Now all I need is a worn out tm. Can't saw off a good one.
I did the same thing. I mounted the transducer with a u bolt leaving the tube open. I have 6 ft rod with a T-handle to use as a shallow water anchoring pole.
Thank you. Like many others I did not want to drill into my aluminum boat. This video solved my problem. Again, thank you for sharing
You're welcome! And thanks for watching.
Just solved my headache! Best idea I’ve heard in a loooong time, my man!!
Thanks!! It has worked great for me, and since it is easily removable, I've put it on a friend's Bass tracker boat for a weekend and the setup worked as well on that boat.
I agree. Just got a sportsman and was trying to figure out how to mount a transducer without drilling holes in the boat. A lifesaver.
Great idea. i just bought a scotty arm transducer mount and wish I would have seen this video beforehand.
Hey, thanks for watching; sorry you didn't find it sooner. lol
Love this idea. I am going to do it on my aluminum and I already have a old trolling motor I can use.
I have used this setup for quite some time, and it still works great!
You get a "most excellent" award Sir!
Thank you!
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing, you have made me consider this method, instead of anchoring the transducer onto my jon boat.
If you take your jon boat in really shallow water in creeks, or launch it at places without a boat ramp this way certainly makes a lot of sense. I haven't had any problems doing it like this.
Great video. I was wondering if I was the only one with this problem
Thanks for watching, and I'm glad it helped
Haha I did not see that DIY mount coming! Awesome! I’m looking to put my 7 mega si on my tin boat.
Lol....It worked great for me. Thanks for watching! On a bigger boat a typical mount on the transom is probably better, but that would not work for my small setup, and this has proven effective and simple.
@@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman I like this because I have my little tin boat and then my other 17 ft beater. This way I can have a portable unit. I'm thinking of getting a 12ah lithium ion and putting it in a case. When transporting up north to my other boat, connect the battery and sonar unit to the mount with carabiners. That would be a nice portable unit. Thank for the ideas man!
You're welcome. It should work great for that!
great idea.
You sir are Wicked Smart.
Thanks!
I seen this video several months ago and it took me 2hrs searching to find this again. Thanks man great idea.
Glad it helped!
A fellow MacGyverite for sure. (Although you may be too young to know who I mean) Great video. Thank you.
Lol...I get the reference. Haha. Thanks.
@@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman
Hello LBO. Since we have a kindred MacGyver spirit, I thought I would update you on my decision. I have both a 30 and 45 Minnkota. My rig is a pretty much unaltered 10' jon (built in 1947...I traded a good cigar for it), and I mostly fish a private, very unfished 40 acre lake full of monster bass, cats and crappie. I am very blessed to have such an arrangement. Anyway, I don't use a gas engine at all. I use the 45 mostly. I think I will just move it toward one side of the transom and mount the 30 on the other side. I will mount the transducer to the 30 and not run the motor on it. I can lock it in the forward position and also tilt it up as I approach shore. Plus, I will always have a spare on board, which will preclude me having to paddle back in...which is how i ended up with two in the first place. lol. Thanks again for the video post and the great idea.
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Exactly what I needed!!! Thanks alot man. Great idea!!
Thank you. I'm glad it helped
This is an AWESOME solution! Thank You!
You are welcome! It has worked great for me. It even allows me to easily mount it on a different boat I may occasionally use with a friend.
What an awesome idea.....I’ve been trying to figure out how I was going to do it on my 12’ JB....looks like this is the ticket
Thanks for watching...and I hope it works out as well for you as it has for me!
Thanks for sharing! After Effect is right on, you are indeed.
Absolutely brilliant thank you sir.
Thanks!
Great solution. Thanks man
Thanks! It really has worked well for me.
Great idea!
Thanks!
Great video!
You think this set up would work on a triple shot transducer? Asking because they are like 5” long don’t know if the extra length would be an issue.
I do not have any experience with a long HD style transducer, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Good question!
Great advice, thank you
Thanks for watching. It has worked well for me!
I love Your channel
Thanks for watching! I'll try to keep making videos worth your time.
Thank u now i gotta idea of how I gotta do mine
You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
Brilliant
Thanks! It's definitely worked well for my setup
The Low Budget Outdoorsman , I wish I watched your video sooner. I made a fancy pants rig for my transducer... Great post!
Great idea
Thanks!
Cool deal man!
Great vid
Thanks!
Very good 👍 keep on
Thank you!!! Such a great idea
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Does it receive signals while trolling at low speeds up to 2 mph being that close to the motor? or is it only good for still fishing ,
It works fine when trolling with the trolling motor with both side scan (which only really works when you are moving), and the 2d sonar. It does have a little surface disturbance on the engine side when running the outboard, but the side scan and sonar both work up to about 6 mph. Sorry for delayed response. Thanks for the question
Lol pretty sure scotty came up with this , they have a transducer arm you can buy , nice job tho
Nice!
Thanks!
How does that 2x4 mount on the front of the boat?
I put construction adhesive, several self-tapping screws, and a couple 1/4 inch bolts, to hold it in place. Thanks for the question, and watching!
how do u make the shallow water anchor
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How effective would it be mounted out front ?
I don't know. If putting it on the front there is an adapter mount to attach it on the underside of your trolling motor. But I don't like the side imaging (what I use the most) transducer on the trolling motor, because 1. I use it when idling around with the gas motor, and 2. If the side image is on the trolling motor, then the image is always changing based on the direction the trolling motor is facing.
I mean mounting in the same way as the rear using you current mounting setup... Instead of picking up readings at the rear cause what you see on your screen you passed over and is now behind you. You should pick up the signal at the front cause then what you see is now right below you...
@@jantonio183 I assume that would work. I have hear of folks getting an electronic interference from the trolling motor when the transducer is on the front, but not from personal experience.
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