Did a similar setup on my first kayak. I bought a scotty mount and found that the 1/2” pvc will slide through the side of the scotty mount. This enabled the arm to swing up easily. Only issue was it would swing up a little too easy at times when moving fast the water would swing it up some. Used that for years and eventually bought the scotty arm that goes into the top of the mount. The scotty arm was like $20-$30
Yeah, I had the Scotty on my last kayak but wasn’t a fan. I thought this time around I would come up with a new solution. I will say that this does not spin or come up like some do so I have not needed to replace it. It’s been quite handy, especially for its cost.
Just wondering, does the 90 degree elbow just friction fit? I would have guessed that moving the transducer up and down into the water would wear it out and become loose. I know the line won’t allow you to lose the transducer, just thought it may be annoying if the elbow pops off, or gets so loose the transducer might ride up.
So I glued the one side, and the side connection I hit with sandpaper to rough it up slightly. This allows it to swing up/down but with hand force. It stays in place when pedaling, then easily swings up when you are going to land the kayak. I have been very happy with how this turned out!
Did a similar setup on my first kayak. I bought a scotty mount and found that the 1/2” pvc will slide through the side of the scotty mount. This enabled the arm to swing up easily. Only issue was it would swing up a little too easy at times when moving fast the water would swing it up some. Used that for years and eventually bought the scotty arm that goes into the top of the mount. The scotty arm was like $20-$30
Yeah, I had the Scotty on my last kayak but wasn’t a fan. I thought this time around I would come up with a new solution. I will say that this does not spin or come up like some do so I have not needed to replace it. It’s been quite handy, especially for its cost.
Grtting my goodoes to rog this up myself! Grest idea, thanks for sharing sir! 💪🏼😎
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Hi mate why didn't you just heat the pvc and squashing it flat it's a lot better stronger as well 😊😊😊
Good idea. Didn’t think of it!
Just wondering, does the 90 degree elbow just friction fit? I would have guessed that moving the transducer up and down into the water would wear it out and become loose. I know the line won’t allow you to lose the transducer, just thought it may be annoying if the elbow pops off, or gets so loose the transducer might ride up.
So I glued the one side, and the side connection I hit with sandpaper to rough it up slightly. This allows it to swing up/down but with hand force. It stays in place when pedaling, then easily swings up when you are going to land the kayak. I have been very happy with how this turned out!
@@DIYBuildouts Thanks!
That T bolt and the black knob type nut come from the hardware store as well?
I had some extra laying around. Not sure if the hardware store carries them but a pack of several can be bought on amazon.
So does the transducer arm not move when ur moving in the water ?
It holds still even under motion at 3-5mph when peddling.
@@DIYBuildouts thank you
Why wouldnt you run the wire though the PVC?
You absolutely could. I pull apart and rebuild my setup every outing so I kept it externally wrapped for now.