This was my first attempt. Not enough Suckaflex.
Perception Swing Eagle Cuda Sounder Install
Well I finally got around to installing the sounder in the swing. It took me a while and took a couple of goes to get the transducer right.
I tested it on the Maribyrnong River this morning and it works a treat. I didn't see any fish arches which confirms that what I always thought was a crap fishing spot actually is!
I'll post up some pics for the benefit of those contemplating it. I was a little tentative about putting holes in my yak, but nothing to it in the end.
Here's a pic of the mounted screen:
I tested it on the Maribyrnong River this morning and it works a treat. I didn't see any fish arches which confirms that what I always thought was a crap fishing spot actually is!
I'll post up some pics for the benefit of those contemplating it. I was a little tentative about putting holes in my yak, but nothing to it in the end.
Here's a pic of the mounted screen:
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Note the extra suckaflex. I found I could only achieve this big gob of suckaflex by using the cartridge and caulking gun, rather than hand tube. I also applied it to the hull with a paint scraper, then pushed the transducer down as hard as I could. I didn't weigh it down as it stuck like poo to a blankie.
I also let it cure the second time for 6 days. It's not going anywhere in a hurry.
I also let it cure the second time for 6 days. It's not going anywhere in a hurry.
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I used a tenob cover (available in boat shops) to route the cable, rather than a grommet. No particular reason, just it was available and a grommet wasn't. I used suckaflex to stop up the remaining gap.
First you drill the hole, then you insert the collar, then the vent cover goes over the top and screws down. This fits nicely under an eagle ff base.
First you drill the hole, then you insert the collar, then the vent cover goes over the top and screws down. This fits nicely under an eagle ff base.
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extra suckaflex to seal tenob cover
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I went for a 3 ah sealed lead acid battery ($35 ebay) as it was the size I wanted. Main criteria for battery was: a) not too heavy b) had to fit in Swing centre hatch. Longer term I'll probably mount a click clack lunch box somewhere with suckaflex, or put it in a plastic SPC peaches container (suggested on the forum as a good centre hatch storage option. Thanks Dodge 8) )
I fused the battery and added a quick connector. The battery is about the size of two cigarette packets back to back, and weighs about 1kg.
I fused the battery and added a quick connector. The battery is about the size of two cigarette packets back to back, and weighs about 1kg.
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Finally the base goes over the top of the tenob cover, and is sealed up with suckaflex. In hindsight, I should have routed the cable up the inside base, drilled a hole about three inches up and ran the cables out with a grommet. This would have made it easier to seal the bottom of the base. The eagles have two cut outs at the bottom for couble routing. This makes it hard to seal. I think the way I have done it won't let too much water in as it's double sealed with the tenob cover. It's not the cleanest job in the world, but it works.
I was planning to use bolts, washers and nyloc nuts to hold it down, but found the three self tappers are strong enough.
I was planning to use bolts, washers and nyloc nuts to hold it down, but found the three self tappers are strong enough.
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