How to install a Fish Finder onto a SIB - Honwave t32 - Garmin Striker Plus 4 - SIB Fishing UK

I fit my new Fish Finder; the Garmin Striker Plus 4 and Transducer, onto my Honwave t32 sib.
I didnt want to drill any holes in the transom or my seat yet, so I opted for a temporary/removable solution using luggage straps.

[@peterquinn8419]

Well done buddy. This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of getting it done. I will also add I love the fact that you have come up with a way of mounting in solidly but easy to detach so I can then roll the boat up with no probs. Very smart. I was thinking of doing something with pvc pipe ove the pontoon but the luggage strap is far easier and more solid. Cheers big ears.

[@inflatableangling]

Hi Peter! Thank you for watching, and I'm so glad you found this video useful!

[@andrewgoodall2183]

I did this. It worked. Rather than one of those plastic clip luggage strap, I used cam buckle strap, seemed like the safer option. I put bits of rubber between transducer and tube as well as between cam buckle and tube. Used a plastic food tub for the battery just like this, padding it out inside with stiff foam to hold the battery tight. I screwed the Garmin mount into the tub lid and then strapped the battery tub onto the boat's bench, with a piece of rubber mat beneath it to hold it in place. I also put another strap around the box and mount in the other direction for insurance on the mount. I didn't get any image when moving at speed, were it mounted on the transom more towards the keel I suspect I'd have better chance of that. But you're typically not looking for fish at high throttle, right? I did all this, and through no fault of the unit, I STILL DIDN'T CATCH ANY FISH YESTERDAY arrrgh. It's not a magic box that will get you fish. It just tells you that fish are "around", because they are already gone from the spot you see them at. Marking a waypoint and trying (difficult) to head back to it does not do it. Also - 7ah battery didn't last nearly as much as I'd hoped - power the unit down and do periodic checks or processes rather than just leaving it on.

[@inflatableangling]

Thanks for the write up! Very good to hear that it went OK for you. I typically only use it at low speed or when drifting to get the depth and to see what the seabed is doing. It's great for showing you hidden features, holes or structure down there that could hold fish. When there are a few fish directly below you then you will 100% see them as well!

[@clivebennett6549]

hi Adam you good put that lead though that o ring on back off the boat to tidy it up a pit 👍

[@inflatableangling]

Thanks Clive, yeah that's a good idea. Cheers.

[@deannafox3727]

hope it works well for you. i guess you need to remember its on the bottom when coming in to the beach

[@inflatableangling]

Thanks, yeah I always have my wheels down when I launch or land on the beach. 😀

[@CidFFVII]

A tip for tightening the strap. Fill tube 99% put the strap on tight then fill last 1%

[@inflatableangling]

That is a good tip! Thank you 👍

[@DirtHouseBoi]

great video! i was wondering what kind of dolly you use to transport the tender from the car to the water?

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, I dont use a dolly, I have transom wheels fitted that fold up and down that let me manoeuvre the boat up and down the beach.

[@GIFT23_OFFICIAL]

Awsome what length are the straps please?

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, The ones I got were from Amazon, 68 inches. Wisdompro Luggage Straps, 2 Pack Heavy Duty Utility Webbing Strap Adjustable for Backpacking, Camping, Sleeping Bag Compression, Suitcases, with Quick Release Buckle Clip - 68 inches, Black amzn.eu/d/1tGYG5W

[@flamintasty]

Hello mate, a rubber grommet will seal the hole in your battery box. Also, are you going to cut the bolts down that are securing your wheel mounts? It looks like a scraped leg waiting to happen. You could cut them down and use acorn nuts to give the bolts a nice rounded edge. A Dremel with a cutting disc will make light work of those bolts, just don’t slip and cut through a tube or the floor 😂

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, thanks for the suggestions, yeah i do really need to sort those bolts out haha. Will get myself a dremel.

[@tedcyril]

Can you tell me how the strapping of the tranduser worked out attached to the tubes. I want to do the same. Thank you

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, it works well for me! I ran the strap through the grab handle on the outside and clipped it on nice and tight.

[@geoffleach3749]

Thanks so much, just bought a Striker 4 and the last thing I wanted to do was drill holes in my new Honwave!! Can you tell/show how you connected the leads to the battery?

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, glad you found the video useful! I used some spade end quick splice terminals from Amazon: Heschen female spade quick splice crimp terminals 6.3mm crimp connector non insulated 100 pcs amzn.eu/d/cgI7YtW

[@geoffleach3749]

Thanks again, and forgive my ignorance but is it simply the brown and red spliced together on the +ve terminal and the black and blue on the -ve?

[@geoffleach3749]

It’s ok, just seen that you remove the brown and blue wires (as not being used) so only attach the red and black wires

[@Maxcom19]

Hi. Can you post the link for the wheels plz? Cant figure out the name for that. ty adv

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, these ones are highly recommended: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333576992551?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=4ggCt9pMTS-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xwm7TJHBTSi&var=542676735787&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@grahamcamm2547]

Do you still use this method for attaching the transducer? Do you get any interference placing it there. I've just got a t27 and was looking for ideas 👍

[@inflatableangling]

Hi Graham, yes I still do it like this. It's been working perfectly for me so far. You can see some of the garmin footage from my recent video where I catch loads of Whiting.

[@DavidMartinez-ip4uz]

Hi mate, greetings from Spain. I'm thinking of buying the honwave t32 ie3, could you tell me how yours turned out? I can't find much information on the internet about this boat. thank you very much friend.

[@inflatableangling]

Hi David, Yes I am very happy with it so far. It has been perfect for inshore and estuary fishing, and it all folds down and fits in my car boot! See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6K4n2yBbLWKsNk

[@onewood9543]

What seat bag have you got? Looks good. Is it waterproof, water resistant, or just gets wet?

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, it's this one from Amazon. I'd say its splash proof, not 100% waterproof. MiDMarine Dinghy Inflatable Boat Seat Cushion and Storage Bag - Small/Medium/Large Size amzn.eu/d/1bTTQHS

[@donaldmartin4620]

Well as a fisherman do like the old days just go fish tho because when you see that big ass dot on there it’s a sharks amd if he bites that dingy all bad tho 😂😂

[@inflatableangling]

Haha yeah, luckily for me there are no big sharks in the water around here 😂

[@grahamskilling2147]

Hi would you say these wheels are better than the honwave ones?

[@inflatableangling]

Hi, yes in my opinion these are alot better than the honwave wheels.

[@aaronmanley7826]

Do ur wheel rub on the rubber on the bk of boat

[@inflatableangling]

Hi Aaron, no they don't rub on anything. I'll do a video very soon so you can see them. Thanks