DIY Kayak Transducer Mount "it's Transportable"

[@mattorendorff8858]

Not usually a fan of home brew stuff like this, but that’s pretty great man. Well done.

[@yekstudio7471]

I'm a Machinist, and I'm quite impressed about the outcome. Looks classy!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching. I hope you like and subscribe. I got more DIY‘s on my KZbin channel

[@rbljackson]

Well thought out design and looks very functional and adjustable. I think I could even make a modification to the transducer mount with an added length of PVC and use it when fishing at the crappie house as well!

[@fireng51]

I will be making 1 this afternoon after the headache from this padt weekend with my current setup.

[@happydiscoveries]

an absolute pleasure to watch. Really well explained. really appreciate your knowledge sharing here. Like I said before your DIY projects are like no other. Super practical and easy to follow.

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Thank you Sir🫡 You’ve definitely inspired me to DIY my own setup. Love the ammo box setup idea for portability in my sit-in.

[@SD-ft6gs]

thank you so much for this video and inspiration! great Job! Do you think you could put up the parts list in the description specifically for the exact names for the hardware and knobs and were to find them? thank you

[@thesolarsailor]

Great project. My application is a wood dory so I screwed it to the gunwhale instead of the tee track. Used a union instead of the male & female fittings so I can easily store the transducer.

[@robjohn6943]

Perfectly what I'm looking for, thank you!

[@robjohn6943]

Buying the pieces this morning, thanks so much

[@thomasjent8198]

So just made one of these for my jon boat, but let me tell ya, greasing the fittings to raise it up sure didn't help much. Fittings still tight. But its workable and I'm giving it a try in the morning. Thanks for all the info and video.

[@Blue2222-v1l]

I love your videos. Keep them coming and thank you.

[@BritishBeachcomber]

*Great project. I'll be building one for my sea kayak and small boat. But all the electrics will be fixed down & sealed against seawater.*

[@notabot6837]

That's master riggory. Nice work brother

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks I have other cool DIY‘s on my channel for the kayak. I hope you subscribed and share the videos, thanks

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Very well documented. Did a great job on that. Will call you later! Good video man!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks Sarge it’s a new way of editing for me. I’m a see what it will do. Once again, thanks

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

Great video and build. I'll be sharing it with my kayak fishing group on the what's app.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks buddy I think that design well help other fishermen out and it’s cheap to build

[@edwinmiller842]

I need one of those for my Kayak, thanks for the tip! Keep up the great videos

[@raykeogh1972]

Amazing and looks very professional .THANKS for sharing Ray K UK 🇬🇧 YNWA

[@yishengwu7898]

ITS SOO GREAT!!!! i had to leave a comment thist thing in shop they are selling somewhere around $80aud THANK YOU for sharering

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem. I hope that you subscribe and you share the video to other people to help them out. Also, I have other great DIY’s for kayaks. Make sure you watch those.

[@pascualramirez2445]

Thank you for sharing. Just what I was looking for.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem I hope you like and share the video, thanks

[@903fishing]

Nice video brother! I may need that once I get a good kayak going!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I thought you might like that

[@stratos175escape7]

This is AWESOME!!!!!!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thank you for watching the video I have other day I was I hope you have subscribe, thanks and please share

[@dannyhamby6334]

Thanks for this! I made one today paint is drying as I type this lol. The only thing I did not do is heat and flatten the pipe I simple cut the pipe in half near the bottom as to mount it that way. Have a lot of pipe left and may go back and do it that way but to keep it a bit more simple it will just be bolted to the “side” of the pipe for this time. Also I had a lot of cap head screws laying around so instead of using self tapping screws I pre drilled and ran the next size up cap head screw in the joints. Also in a pinch the t bolts I used are simple toilet bowl bolts and the work wonderfully and can be found about anywhere like Walmart or local hardware store. I have a “3 waters” built yak so have to use those rail adapters so the toilet bowl screw’s work great. I don’t even own a fish finder yet but this was a much much cheaper way to mount transducer than a store bought rail mount in the $65-$90 range! I’m going with a garmin striker 4 that’s $120 and couldn’t see paying over half that cost to just mount the transducer!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for the reply and comment. If I was you, I would flatten the PVC because that’s what makes it cut through the water so easy. But if you’re not using a trolling motor, don’t worry about it. It works great. Either way please share the video and I hope your subscriber. Thanks.

[@dannyhamby6334]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS still paddling myself so not a huge deal. Deff cheap enough to modify later if need be. Deff have shared the video.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Awesome if you like DIY’s on kayak check this video I got out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGfKqn6LnqiFbMU

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

Absolutely best self contained transportable fish finder set up I have ever seen. How will the location of the transducer mount work for those of us who paddle our kayaks?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

It works really well because all you need to do is slide it up and take the top handle off and it’s out-of-the-way very simple and easy to do. Thanks for watching and please share the video, thanks

[@johnwhite993]

Awesome idea

[@letun3481]

Very impressive design! What was the reason for flattening the shaft? thank you

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I hope you watch the full video and you will see me using it in the water. It helps create less drag. More aqua dynamic.

[@letun3481]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS Makes perfect sense! Must have missed it in the video ☺

[@fishingwithedwin5998]

Sweet idea brotha

[@at_tro_sizematters]

Stupid question, but why did you flatten the Pvc? Strength, cuts through water better, or just for the look?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I flattened it So that it would split through the water easier. My buddies PVC pipe creates a wake through the water because it is round Slightly pulling the kayak that direction. This design slices through water like butter.

[@mluc1111]

Brilliant, thank you for sharing 🍻, I just subscribed

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video thank you

[@craigchenevert5598]

Thanks so much for sharing you rail mounted transducer mount. I made one and it is so much more compact than any of the brand models. Was wondering since you have used it for a while, if you have made any mods to it making a good thing better. Am specifically interested in making the friction fit joints a bit more quite. Thanks for sharing!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes, I’m actually looking at making the friction fit joint. Better myself. I’m currently looking at remaking the video. And utilizing a stainless steel spring with a slip joint to pop in place in each direction. The concept is in my head and on paper. Just trying to work out the details before I make that video. In fact, I may be trying to get that concept patented or copyrighted to actually build and sell this product. Thanks I hope you share.

[@russellchapman4554]

Can I get a parts list . Awesome video thank you for sharing.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem The parts list is in detail on the video itself. Just watch the video again, thanks

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem I have other DIY videos also I hope you have subscribe and share the videos, thanks . Due to health issues I have not put videos out lately but I have some coming out soon

[@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085]

I really appreciate this video. Please tell me where you found stainless steel T- bolts.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Had to look long and hard to find them on Amazon

[@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS did you get a chance to copyright your friction issue?

[@fredfidel2529]

I have a 12.5' Bris inflatable. I'm not a fan of transom mounted transducers....your method is spot on and brilliant but I don't have a slide like the one that seems to be built in to your kayak. Would I be able to buy a similar slider and glue it to the boat in a location similar to yours? What would you suggest. Many thanks....great channel!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

They do make track mounts that are designed to mount to your inflatable kayak. It was just one example. ocmounts.com/products/ram-black-bond-a-base-for-inflatable-rafts-with-tough-track-rap-398-blk-track-au

[@fredfidel2529]

Thank you so much!!! @@PROAMOUTDOORS

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem I hope you liked, shared and subscribed. Thank you.

[@tito283]

This is great!

[@Piratepeteoo]

Wow nice job mate ,,,,,but want one to so where's is mine mate 👍

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching. I made this video so you can learn how to do it.

[@southside6924]

😎 thanks for the video

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No problem man I got more DIY for my kayak check out my channel hope you subscribe and share, thanks

[@bunohancaster]

Nice Brother..done support

[@federicolicomijares]

Were did you get the bolts and big black knobs!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Amazon 1/4 20 stainless steel

[@how_i_do_this7605]

Would it be possible to run the cable inside the pvc (if you didn’t squish it so much)?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I have been looking at trying to do that. But the end of the cable will not go through once you flatten it for aqua dynamics. No words to slice through the water.

[@chattahoocheegoldGa]

I like it. My next build. Thanks man >----

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

You’re welcome man. Other people says it has worked out better than the other products on the market. Also check out my other DIY videos. They’re good ones once again thanks. It’s colder outside. Please like, comment and share

[@richardwilliams4512]

I did something similar to yours but only shaped the bottom for the transducer to mount and its on a canoe mid way and my problem is the vibration I'm getting when trolling at a high speed, my question do you get a vibration with the taper all the way up?

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Very nice job,ty

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I want to appreciate my viewers and followers on my KZbin channel. I haven’t put a video out in a while this is because my video editing computer crashed. I started a GoFundMe account to raise the funds for a new computer. if you know anyone that can help so I can get more videos to my subscribers share this link, thanks. gofund.me/d821d6ab

[@williamramsey7710]

Completed mount, works great, but one question. When I move the arm to store position it seems to put excessive pressure on the tee rail. Do you know a way to reduce the friction in the pvc joints? I have a couple of ideas but thought I would ask.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching and please share the video. Yes I ran into the same issue and I just took some heavy grease and put into the joint works well. You can also use liquid Teflon. Once again thanks for watching I hope this helps

[@davidsteed4896]

Add washers under the T track bolts (raises the end caps off the T track.)

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

@davidsteed4896 Great idea thanks for responding and helping out. Hope you share the video also.

[@ejreif]

Whats the first song? Sounds like Allman Bros but I can't quite place the title of the song

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

All the songs that I use in my videos are copyright free from the video editing program I use

[@ejreif]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS Ah okay that's cool. Really sounds like Allman Brothers to my ear. Love it

[@Piratepeteoo]

Hi mate can i ask you the size of the pvc pipe please 😊im very interested to make it,,,,, the transducer ive got didn't come with the bracket in the box im very pissed off,, after the accident ive lost my memory from this so i need to learn over again but I'm still alive now i need learn to go fishing again 😊😊

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I want to appreciate my viewers and followers on my KZbin channel. I haven’t put a video out in a while this is because my video editing computer crashed. I started a GoFundMe account to raise the funds for a new computer. if you know anyone that can help so I can get more videos to my subscribers share this link, thanks. gofund.me/d821d6ab

[@himderfella]

I now have a Lowrance Elite FS fishfinder that does not fit under the hull of my kayak. I tried a Railblaza mount but it is too short & there is insufficient clearance between the kayak & the transducer arm. Also, the fit of the transducer to the bottom of the arm is not suitable & I used a workaround. Now I will make my own modelled on yours. That will do the job perfectly. Thanks for sharing a fantastic solution.🇦🇺🦘

[@williamramsey7710]

What type/size well nut did you use to mount the tee track?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

The nut that I use came from Lowe’s you can also get them at Home Depot or online from Amazon. I always use 1/4 by 20 thumb nut knobs.

[@nathanprotz7468]

Where did you buy the SS T Bolts? I looked online at Lowes but it doesn't appear they carry them

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching the video. I got the T bolts from Amazon Unirac 1/4” x 2.5” Stainless Steel T-Bolts and Nuts a.co/d/7F4OmI3

[@coolerfullofish]

When trolling against fast current, how does your mount not got pushed up? The screw part of the coupling would tighten and the transducer would get leveraged at an angle. I only ask bc I am having this same issue. The yak attack arm has the same issue and very flimsy ;(. Got an idea?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

There’s actually no problem with it. I got it set to where it actually tightens up at the bottom angle.

[@VernonPerdue]

what is the purpose of the coupling adapter? Thanks

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

If you’re talking about the T adapter, it has a threaded end so that you can rotate up and over to make this functional. Thanks for watching.

[@midwest_vee9295]

Hey sir, how much would you charge if I was to order like your built?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for liking the video. I do these DIY projects on my KZbin channel to help other people get a good quality product and a lot cheaper than if you bought one. If I was to build one for you it would cost as much as you getting something from Amazon or more.

[@amack32]

Have you noticed your unit becoming less tight and not creating that tension needed to keep it in place when in the water? Seems like the more you raise it up and down out of the water the looser it will get over time.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes that does happened. That’s why at the coupling are used a screw instead of gluing it. You can adjust it a little bit more and then screw it back in. Will tighten it up.

[@amack32]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS absolutely love your concept. I may modify mine by drilling a small hole where the tee fitting meets the pipe and add a locking pin where I can remove it when I want raise it up and lock it when it’s in the water. That will keep it tight from moving when it’s in the water also. Just trying to improve on your great design. But I think a locking pin somewhere is the answer

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Great idea thanks for all the comments. Hope you share that video.

[@ebonyprincessj]

Do you sale by chance?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I produced that video to show that it could be inexpensive to have a better and cheaper transducer mount then they sell on the shelves. If I was to make one and sell it, it would cost just as much if not more than the yak attack version. I have thought about it because I have so many people would like for me to make them. I would have to mass producer it to come out ahead.

[@N54Lifestyle]

Price for materials?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

The price for materials has jumps significantly since I made that video. But it was around $25 for the PVC pipe and fittings. You can look online to see what the stainless steel quarter 20 bolts and hand nuts would be.

[@Guerrerofishing]

genius

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks, I hope you have time watch some of my other videos and subscribe

[@AZ_WEDDO]

I see videos of the transducer facing forward. But yours is facing backwards. Not sure the correct way to face it.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for watching. Just to let you know all transducers have the joint that holds to your pole or mount towards The front of the transducer. So when you put it in the water that is the direction you should be moving. Also usually it has a little bit more of a pointed end so you can slice through the water a little easier. That is the front of the transducer. So with that you can see my transducer is actually moving forward the right direction. I hope this helps, thanks

[@pastmasters9591]

Please build me one! I’ll pay you

[@mikeyhoffman8240]

how well do you think this wil work with 1/2 in pvc and fittings?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I don’t think the fishing rods would fit in a half inch pipe the 2 inch works the best

[@mikeyhoffman8240]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS not for the rods just for the transducer apparatus I think that's ingenious design sir

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

@@mikeyhoffman8240 OK all the fittings and pipe is on 3/4 PVC I don’t think half inch would be sufficient enough and the 3/4 is super light