mounting fishfinder on trident

[kell]

Hi sorry for not posting for a while but so busy.
I have just bought a Lowrance hdi gps fishfinder and due to my genetic make up reaching the standard position of the fishfinder is a tad awkward and seeing as though i might have to be pressing the buttons a bit more i would like to mount it within touching distance.
Can someone show me a link to one that has been done and also a track system so i can mount a few more bits and bobs might as well make self rescues arkward lol ( I am sure philpot showed me a track system at cleethorpes...

[philpot]

There are several things you can do here.

Mount the ff out of the way and use a short dowel rod to reach the buttons which is what I used to do as my kayak already had the ff combo unit installed and I could not reach without shuffling a long way forward.

From the above, I then moved to a RAM system using two 1'' ball units and a 5'' or 6'' extension unit which allows you to house the ff nearer to you and with the adjustable RAM unit you can easily move it out of the way.

The other method is to buy a piece of ' Yakattack ' tracking so you have the ability to slide the ff forward or backward but you will also need the special fittings to go with it.

It may well be worth talking to Al at the Kayak Shack as I have a feeling that he has some Railblazer track system and probably cheaper than Yakattack.

RAM product

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ram-Mount-RAM-B-138-Mount-with-Standard-B-1-Ball-Arm-Round-/300994320580?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item4614a8d8c4

Yakattack product

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ram-Mount-RAM-B-138-Mount-with-Standard-B-1-Ball-Arm-Round-/300994320580?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item4614a8d8c4

Hope that helps

Phil

[Izzetafox]

Kell,

You could do as Phil says and use a Ram mount and arm. That way you can tilt it towards you for use and push it back for self rescue.

Terry

[esoxuk]

Here you are Kell www.kayakfittings.co.uk/ these sell track at the best price ive seen, the scotty 438 gear head mounts will fit as well as the ball mounts they sell.
Phil

[kell]

realised that the bracket that comes with it is quick release so i am going to mount it on the lid in front of seat so i can set it up properly and take it from there.i can always unclip and move to you side if i need to self rescue