DIY Livescope Rotating Mount Build

[@Blumohawk1175]

This is great. Haven't bought a Livescope yet, but I'm going to. This could be easily modified for ice-fishing as well.

[@Davvid1]

Hi Jesse, I just had to come on here and thank you for the instruction video for the active Target pole. I had already done one using some jack attacks stuffed camera poles and stuff but just didn't work right and it was too expensive to be sticking that expensive pole down in the water. So I went to Lowe's and found the exact parts and had it all put together in no time at all it only cost $15 not even that I bought a couple extra parts and a Coke. And painted it gray I like the way you did the first one and I had the parts for that and grinding it was not a problem for me so I went that way and man does it work good thank you so much I'm going to try to attach a picture of the pole with the active Target on my Outback it's sitting on a trailer. Thanks again David Deponty.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I glad I was able to help. Sometimes the best solution is cheap and more effective than you could imagine

[@steveon12]

Dude you even gave us a shopping list! Thanks!

[@J.WannaFish]

4 year old video and still a helpful one. Thanks 👍

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@elkohr5314]

Can’t be more easier instructions. Thank you 😊

[@ztemde978]

I am getting a boat in a few months and have been blown away by the videos of livescope but mounting it on the trolling motor did not seem like a great option to me. Manufactured ones are $150+ and I was thinking of a way to donut myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Very helpful, NC here too!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I have built a mount for a boat since I have one now, doing a video soon

[@296skipweld]

I was thinking of a way to do this , you saved me a lot of thinking lol

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@whooots]

This is phenomenal stuff my man. I really cannot thank you enough for taking your time to put this out. I love it. By the way, what is the actual swivel mount you use that allows to to maneuver the pole in and out of the water? Thanks man, truly great stuff!

[@davidspencer2663]

That’s slick!! Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks so much for doing this!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Glad to help!

[@CSLCW]

Are you sure you have the right link for the Rotating Knob Fitting? I purchased all this and the cap is too big for the fitting… 1” fitting but the cap is 1.5”

[@CSLCW]

The correct part at Lowe’s is #22715 1 1/2” x 3/4”.

[@CSLCW]

Mine came together well after I got the right part… but now I point it the direction I want to look and the wind/waves turn it the transducer,which is annoying. I’m guessing it is because of the Velcro I used instead of Zip ties, it’s a not exactly a tight fit. I wanted to be able to adjust it if I needed to and not have zip ties dig into the cord as someone else suggested… but might have to see if the zip ties make more tension so it does not turn as easily… Does yours ever turn on its own power due to wind/waves? How did you get it to not turn as easily?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Good video. The only thing I would suggest is making a line (Sharpe) or something to show which way your transducer is pointing. Was just looking through youtube for other video's to see what others did. Not trying to advertise my channel, but I built one for my bass boat in kind of the same way only I have a handle which shows me the direction that the transducer is pointing and it is longer obviously to get below my hull. Good deal man and great explanation.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I do have that actually, just didn't have it when I did this vid

[@southernexposure123]

Thanks for the video. I want mine rotatable, but not on the troller. Really good explanations, illustrations and description.

[@i2oadi2unnei2]

Brilliant! My brain is churning.

[@horacelee880]

This is a GREAT Video ! I`m considering following your advice but I would like to see how you put your LS transducer on the bracket without using the extra adjustment "L" bracket. Your looks like you put it right up against plastic bracket .Did you use a different bolt to connect it??

[@gabedispoto8552]

Hey! Great Video, can you send comment links to the h-rail setup you have already mounted? H-rail is connected to ?

[@bobbychanthamixay8369]

Hey Jessie, great video. I saw a video of you fishing for bull reds yesterday on the boat and noticed you had a pole mount for it also. Did you use the same setup for the boat or something different? If different could you share? I’m going to be building one for my boat also soon. I hope to see you out on the cbbt one day. I’ve been fishing the 4th and 3rd island for the the past 3 weekends.

[@hummer4u2nv11]

Yes he did...search " $15 panoptix livescope rotating mount for boat " you will see his video for it.

[@VAFSH4LIF]

Great engineering Jesse. Thnaks

[@davidwright4937]

WoW this is something I might have came up with drinking a 12 pack. But you came up with such a great idea at low cost. You really need to patent this before someone else does. What about V3 with a 90 degree elbow from a 1" to 3/4" with handle allowing you to point your live scope in that direction? Also are you using the live scope using the Panoptix perspective mode mount. Such a great idea man and when I build mine I am going to give 100% of the credit to you brother. You had open my eyes. BTW I like the scout setup while using my live scope to pan out schools of fish in open water. Again Great Idea

[@davidwright4937]

ALso you can also match this up with a Lowrance Active target adjustable scout mode mount with 0 degree.

[@paulanderson2225]

Made one months ago works great. Only problem im having is that it spin to freely. Might add some cuts and Spring to add some tension to keep it in place

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I did the same, a wrap or 2 around the top of the inside pipe works great

[@Nateconleykayakfiahing]

@@SouthernReelsFishing sorry I’m seeing this after my last comment. What kind of wrap secures the inner pipe from rotating so freely?

[@duckhead0]

@@Nateconleykayakfiahing I'd imagine cloth tape maybe?

[@ljohns5582]

Thanks for all your time and effort. I appreciate you!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@amack32]

Great design but my only concern is the resistance not being strong enough on the pipe design to keep the transducer from turning in the water as you’re trolling. If you’re anchored down it’s perfect because you don’t have the water current trying to turn the transducer

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Very True. I experienced this. I later modded it by cutting 4 slits about an 1 1/2 inches long on the top of the outside pipe. Then used and easy adjust hose clamp to clamp the outside pipe down agains the rotating inside pipe to add tension or even lock it in place. Works perfect

[@amack32]

Can you do a follow up video and show us your method and the end result?

[@skunkedagain]

The absolute best solution. I really like the tee mod on the one. I'm doing mine like it. Thank you thank you!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

You're Welcome!

[@dbfarm8974]

Thanks again for another very helpful video, been budgeting for the live scope system for my old town PDL and your transducer system set up looks like a perfect fit 😃

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Awesome!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to build something similar to this when Livesight becomes available. You just saved me a lot of time trying to figure out how to do it.

[@bobtomlinson8247]

Great Video -- I just bought livescope -- are you still using this pole system or have you made more adjustments. -- Thanks for the video.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes still pole mounted with a few changes

[@johndosha9404]

Should your transducer be sitting horizontal in the water at very low speeds maybe one to four miles per hour

[@ryanpoole4386]

Like your setup allot. Wanted to suggest using sheet metal screw for fitting the ram mount into PVC T. Still be rock solid but not JB permanent.... like this for my ice shack also as ram mounts are fast and don’t break at -30 (well mostly).

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I actually did that when i duplicated this setup for my friend Chris on his Kayak, it worked just fine! Thanks for the tip

[@Z71Ranger]

Thank you for posting this video it was a big help... I can't wait to try my new Garmin Panoptix Livescope.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@ElinkaG]

I just bought the same system but cant figure out how to wire it all together correctly. Could you please explain how you wired the sonar module to the chart plotter? In detail of the connectors you used to connect to the power source. If you could make a video of the wiring process it self would be a lot of help for many people, me included. Thank You.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thats a lot to explain. I would show it in a video but all the components are mounted inside my kayak...

[@WildernessPursuits301]

Im buying the livescope this week im soo pumped

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

You'll love it

[@Check6slayer]

Cut about a 1/2” off your RAM Ball adapter it will fit snugly for PVC Glue Welding.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Instead of the ram ball fitting, ram makes a clamp to ball fitting that will clamp grap the pipe and just use an arm to your tracking system and its done.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I have found that since, and do recommend it for all the new versions of this mount

[@johnathonperez2557]

Do y’all have a link to the that Ram clamp I just want to make sure I use the right one.

[@JamesWilliams-nw5cf]

Jesse, great build. I just got into livescope for my PA14 and the transducer mount is all your idea! Question on one of your video's it seems ( watched many on this subject), the PVC cap used for aiming I thought I saw two different aiming marks, if so why? My system isn't installed yet so looking for clarity.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

One mark is the center of the view in forward mode, the other mark is the center of the view in perspective mode. All I do is pivot the bracket up from one mode to the other and I dont have to rotate the transducer any. It's hard to explain but it makes it easy to switch modes

[@dryfly14]

Hey Jesse, Awesome help on doing a DIY for the LiveScope. I notice that your kayak appears to have a clamp mount that is different from gluing in a RAM ball into a T connector. Could you put us onto whether you made it or bought it? Keep up the great work. Your DIY videos are fabulous! Thanks!

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

He said in the beginning it was a "hollowed out H-rail ram ball mount", but didn't show it because not everyone would have the means to hollow it out like he did.

[@jube42]

So I went out and got the parts only to find out the measurements were way off. I got what I needed though. Trying to find a ram ball or equivalent to fit the t- joint.

[@johnmayo6906]

Is it just a matter of drawing a arrow on the turn cap in line with the front of the transducer to know which direction it is facing ?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes pretty much. Works better if you do it in the water pointing at a pole or something

[@davidthompson1529]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@maxcole3930]

Thanks for sharing. So you just shaved inside of h-rail mount/inside to make it a larger inner diameter correct? I finally added electronics to my pro angler. I'm going to add the lvs34 system this month. But I need to make a pole mount. I already have H-Rail ram ball & 6" ram arm. I was looking at the ram tough claws. What length ram arm did you use??

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Just long enough for the transducer to clear the bottom of the kayak when looking in any direction

[@tommyliu4683]

Best one I've seen! Good stuff!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks!

[@kayakjoe]

They are not selling that inner pipe in the store anymore- what can substitute? 3/4-IN X 2-FT 160 PSI POLYETHYLENE PIPE

[@waynem4844]

Very well put together.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks! Still working 2 years later

[@GODTAA-FISH]

What’s the name of the mount that’s holding the livescope transducer? And how is it mounted on your kayak?

[@7citiesfishing]

i got to see this thing in actions! its amazin people!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes it is cool for sure! Good fishing with you this weekend!

[@CallSignWhiplash]

3M 5200 would work instead of JB Weld. Nice video 👍🏻🎣

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Very true

[@MD11HOG]

Awesome instructions and video. Don’t use zip ties on Panoptix cable though.

[@arnoldlueders7500]

what should we use

[@duckhead0]

@@arnoldlueders7500 use just not tight or run em through the pvc itself

[@jbattison]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great and inexpensive idea.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@FishinYakker]

Do you get any interference from your fins? Great build, thank you.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I can see them when I rotate that way, but no real issues in the long range view

[@tidewatertony1995]

Thank you love your DYI videos you are quite the handyman.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks! I have always been one to fix things myself if possible...

[@brandonthompson5795]

Do you happen to have part number for that ram ball that had the female end to fit in the T? Google didn’t do much for me

[@battlefieldoutdoors]

We use the 1.5" RAM pipe socket mount. The part number is RAP-294U

[@simwilliams5358]

Looks like a good setup

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks and yes it is working great so far!

[@6ecortes]

Great vid SRF. My only question is wouldn't the inner pipe the TD is attached to be too loose in currents?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I add a wrap or 2 of electrical tape at the top of the inner pipe to add friction if needed

[@patrickonasis1]

100% Blue collar fishing channel!Love It!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks! Yeah no sponsors here other than myself!

[@weofish1]

What is the actual DO size of the white pipe, I'm looking to get the clamp on rail mount ball from Ram mount but I don't know what size to order, they have 3 different rail clamps.

[@chrisgetz8163]

I have a lowrance hook2 5 splitshot I'm really new to this the transducer is a long 1 where do I mount it on my 16 foot john boat so if you can anyone please tell me where to put transducer thanks

[@steveking8548]

Great work and thank you - especially on the parts list!!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

THanks for watching

[@coolerfullofish]

Did you make this bc the alternatives suck? I bought a yakattack switchblade for my HDS live transducer and it always surfaces in fast current. Im running out of options. Will this build do the same with a ram ball? I fear that pivot point will also have trouble holding firm in the same conditions i am facing. Please advise kind sir

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I built this becuase there were no options at the time. This was the first pole mount that I saw and built it our of necessity. I still use it to this day with just minor modificaitons. The ram ball is fully capable of holding it. If you have problems still just go up in ram ball size

[@jerryyanez5855]

Bad ass build brotha

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks!

[@intheservstreets7394]

Can you use that setup with and name brand fish finder? I have a Lowrence

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes it should work fine

[@williamcarr1678]

Great idea. 👍

[@ernie9819]

Great info, thanks ! Have you had a issue with the depth of the transducer getting interferance from your trolling motor?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

You're welcome! And since this is kayak setup there is no trolling motor so that is not an issue. Now, if I point it in the right direction I can see the fins of my pedal drive moving in the live feed so maybe that is what you mean. But since you mentioned a trolling motor I am assuming you mean a boat application. I do have this setup on my boat and the same holds true. If I point it at my trolling motor I can see the shaft and motor unit clearly in the live picture. Of course it only shows at the true depth of the motor which is around 3 ft at the most when fully deployed. There is no interference other than that, just actual live feedback of where it is at the time. Something my uncle understands I'm sure...

[@2musiclover534]

Bravo! Liked. Q: Is this stiff enough so that when you moving at 3-4 mph, it is still aligned and pointed forward properly. I realize that you can swivel this 360 degree horizontally in a circle. However, if you put it in perspective mode, can this thing also swivel 'vertically' when scanning in perspective model? Thanks again.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

If you lock it down tight it will hold. And yes it will swivel vertically but you have to do it manually by pulling it up and moving it with your hand

[@2musiclover534]

Thanks.

[@Nateconleykayakfiahing]

I have this problem in which is rotated too easily and won’t stay forward at any amount of speed. What part you referring to ‘tightening down’? Mine rotated freely with no way to tighten.

[@NewZealandAnglers]

AWESOME... one of the best so far.. Thanks.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@109wpine]

Do they make a longer black pipe? I have a 360 pro and I need it to be longer. I am talking about the inner pipe. I can’t find a longer one on the website

[@battlefieldoutdoors]

We've only seen it in 2-foot lengths, but if you could find pipe with the exact same outside diameter that would also work.

[@dmnguye69]

I just plagerized your built and noticed something. The rotation is easy but the size of the transducer on the bottom and the current could easily turn the transducer if you aren't holding it. I think i need to restrict the rotation so the current can't easily turn my transducer. I don't have the Garmin but the Lowrance ActiveTarget transducer, but almost same shape.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

I just wrapped a few wraps of electrical tape around the top of the inside tube to provide friction

[@gameopsdk]

Do you by chance remember what the original knob on top is? I like the lower profile look better.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

It is actually a hub piece out of a hobie cart sand tire lol...

[@gameopsdk]

@@SouthernReelsFishing hmm, probably won't go that route then... I'll probably just do the PVC version but try and cut the bottom half of the cap off and seeing if that works.

[@DennisDuongV]

@@SouthernReelsFishing did it come off a Trax "2-30"? have one of them lying around

[@Rameur9]

Thank you. Merci beaucoup.

[@jrm163]

Here is how I made of my own, much simpler: use a 33mm whole saw and smooth out about 0.5mm of plastic in the PVC Tee adapter, so that a WHOLE standard 1” PVC pipe can go through without any cutting. That’s it!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Awesome man! As long as it works that is all that matters!

[@mikeramsey9747]

Pretty cool idea!

[@dmnguye69]

So the scanner is on the right side of the yak, I'm assuming that you do turn the transducer to the left side of the yak as well and if so do you experience any issues with the livescope sonar hitting the bottom of the yak or it doesn't?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

No issues, it clears just fine and is low enough to see under the yak to the other side

[@denhaire]

Do you worry about tipping over with your electronics on board? I did subscribe although I have a professionally built transducer mount on board my 18’ center console boat. Very informative video.

[@rickziegelmeyer279]

WHAT ARE THE GRAY TWO FITTINGS CALLED THAT ARE IN THE PLASTIC BAG

[@freezasama6309]

Thank you

[@alananderson2961]

Awesome 😊

[@outdoorexpeditionsusallc6496]

Awesome. Thanks for the video!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@spencerjan88]

Could you run the wires inside the tube instead of using zip ties on the outside?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thought about it but didn't look like it would be better that way

[@rickysmith2248]

Very nice!!

[@jigginwithjeff3050]

Another cool set up 👍🏼

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks!

[@rumblefish721]

great video thanks

[@phillipjenkins6279]

Sweet video! Thanks. WHere in NC are you at?

[@CSLCW]

Are you sure you have the right link for the Rotating Knob Fitting? I purchased all this and the cap is too big for the fitting… 1” fitting but the cap is 1.5”

[@CSLCW]

The correct part at Lowe’s is #22715 (1 1/2” x 3/4”). Correct me if I’m wrong but I doubt it cause the one above fit the rest and the link you gave for that part gave me a smaller sized one…

[@CSLCW]

Mine came together well after I got the right part… but now I point it the direction I want to look and the wind/waves turn it the transducer, which is annoying. I’m guessing it is because of the Velcro I used instead of Zip ties, it’s a not exactly a tight fit. I wanted to be able to adjust it if I needed to and not have zip ties dig into the cord as someone else suggested… but might have to see if the zip ties make more tension so it does not turn as easily… How did your friend get it to not rotate as easily? Mine basically spins freely whenever I move! Saw that you gave that one to a buddy…. Thanks a million of you answer for Pete’s sake 😂

[@johnhrzn1501]

Where is the parts list located?

[@wadecole1796]

You could also put a stainless screw or two through the pvc into the ram ball mount. Instead of the JB weld. Great video man. Lost of information.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Ended up doing that actually

[@skunkedagain]

I can't find the plastic coil pipe walking around Lowes. I actually needed a longer piper for the boat. Does it also come coiled for longer lengths?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

My Lowe's stores has it in longer lengths coiled up right with the short pipe that I listed. Not sure if you can buy just a piece of it or not

[@skunkedagain]

@@SouthernReelsFishing i figured so. I took your idea and some comments below and came up with another solution. Saddle Tee as the holder of the 1" sched40. so there's no inner pipe, and the outerpipe would just rotate inside this saddle. I hope it works well. I'm also using the saddle for suppporting the transducer end during transport. Thanks for your ideas. www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-1-in-x-3-4-in-90-Degree-PVC-Sch-40-Tee/3371266

[@lawrencekarleskint5226]

1 inch schedule 40 is a good fit inside 1 1/4 schedule 40.

[@AFishTale]

@@SouthernReelsFishing Manards store has the black irrigation pipe in 4 ft. lengths.

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

well done thanks for sharing

[@WereAllThatBored]

How is your battery setup working out? Do you think 40 amp hours is enough or could you have gotten away with less?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

So far so good, 40ah seems to be enough. I have gone 10 hours so far with only small breaks in the Livescope usage...

[@4ReelFishing]

Thanks for sharing this video!!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

No problem, hope it helps!

[@davidbernard2816]

great job ......thanks a lot

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@09ironman1]

Do you have the build of your 1st one?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Still using it

[@bakervinci163]

Have you tried to address the mobility of this system? I went out got the first time and it is a bit flimsy. Hard you considered tripoding the portion that is below the mount?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

No issues with that on my setup

[@walte99]

I know this is an old post, but what schedule was your White PVC? You want at least Sch. 40. If you used Sch. 20, that may be your problem. Frankly, sch. 20 should be outlawed!

[@09ironman1]

Where you get ram ball mount?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Amazon

[@09ironman1]

Could not find it

[@jube42]

Would you be willing to build one for my kayak? I'm actually here in NC also. I would attempt to do it myself but I'd rather pay to have it built. Let me know.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Sorry just getting to answering some comments, I don't build them to sale at this point sorry

[@everetthobbies2062]

Thank u 🙏

[@MBvideos553]

Awesome

[@OneObjective]

What size ram ball are you using?

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

1.5 inch I believe, Size C

[@mingji5880]

can you make me one for my boat? let me know how much

[@mrgoogan]

I know what I'm asking Santa for this Christmas

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Lol! Good luck!

[@bass_pharmer2029]

You're the man! I've subscrbed!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Thank you! Will check you out as well!

[@COA_003]

You willing to make and sale?

[@ramlrobalero9461]

Why dont you look into a remote control Livescope mount. Im lookin myself.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Too complex, simple is better

[@spinoni7454]

great video. 2 Q's 1. what provides enough friction so transducer doesn't swivel too easily and turn when paddling kayak? 2. could you clarify what you mean by "8 TRAIL MOUNT". (your original mount)

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

A couple wraps of electrical tape around the top of the inner pipe provides friction. And the original mount is an H rail mount. Its proprietary to Hobie. Definitely not something cost efficient, I had a bunch of them laying around and it was something I could modify quickly and use.

[@michaelcass5319]

Hi is there a list of parts? Luv the video!

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Yes in the description