Install Fish Finder on Yamaha Waverunner 2012 VX110 w/ Spring Back Bracket on Boarding Step Mount

[@russel3371]

I installed the same set up as Loren. I used the split thru-hull cable fitting and the transducer mounting bracket. Loren walked me through the whole set up and questions i had. Man, am I happy with this. I have a 2002 Yamaha XLT 1200 ski so its little older then what he installed. I had to make a few modifications but nothing major. I picked up the Lowrance Elite 5 HDI GPS/Fishfinder from Gander Mountain for $268.99 w/ a $ 50.OO VISA rebate. Most of the accessories Loren spoke about where on Amazon. I was out this weekend cruising around Ponce Inlet Florida and never lost the bottom, speeds of 40-50 mph. Very Happy. Thank you...Ross

[@Trooper4741]

After coming across Loren's video I contacted him to order a split through hull fitting for my 2015 Yamaha SVHO. The fitting was of a very high quality workmanship. I installed a Raymarine Dragonfly 4 and ended up with a professional looking install. He also made a very nice aluminum mounting plate for the transducer which mount to the re-boarding step bracket. I used Hobie Cat through hull fittings and RAM ball mount for the wiring and sounder mount. Loren provides very detailed installation instructions which were very helpful. Thank you Loren for a great product!

[@leeowen5977]

i fitted a shoot through transducer in a 2005 VX and placed it right in front of the engine in the bottom of the V - the 2005 vx hull is single skin and it worked a treat when bonded in with epoxy resin

[@LorenP]

Awesome, thanks for the tip! Which transducer did you use and which chartplotter? The info may help the next person looking to do the same.

[@1dowsey]

Fantastic video sir bless you and Samantha for your time in making this much appreciated from Liverpool UK

[@LorenP]

I appreciate the positive feedback! This is a hobby for me. It keeps me busy :0)

[@srileo]

Quite a master class!

[@LorenP]

Thanks. This installation was the starting point of a lot of different bracket ideas for me. I have many pictures of my new work posted on my FB page. Look up boondocksPWC on FB to see some of the new stuff. Have a great summer!

[@backdraft808]

Very professional job and well thought out. Thanks for sharing.

[@LorenP]

Thanks! These little projects keep my mind busy. I am working on installing the parts for my FX. Hopefully will have the SVHO install posted soon.

[@LarryPeteet]

Awesome Video, Thank you very much for taking the time preparing and making this. Also Thanks to Samantha for helping us out by filming the video!

[@LorenP]

I sure will, thanks Larry.

[@BobBroeking]

Great video! Very useful!

[@felixruiz5957]

excellent video thank you

[@rustynails113]

Excellent presentation.

[@LorenP]

Thanks

[@danielboon8721]

On Amazon you can get a Stern Saver. It glues on permanent so doesn't require undoing the climbing step.

[@LorenP]

Thanks for watching Daniel. Yes those Stern Savers are nice. The Mini Stern Saver is available for use, too. Here is a link to a video of a guy that used a mini stern saver and my split thru hull fitting on his jet boat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52QnpeIgKyHh6M. This 2012 VX Waverunner has a very irregular shaped transom, so trying to glue anything flat to the back is difficult. I designed, machined, and bolted an aluminum arm onto the boarding step, because It was the easiest way that I could think of to mount the transducer in such a way to allow vertical adjustment, and also have the transducer square with the transom. There is a wedge shaped factory shim under the boarding step bracket that makes the install more of a challenge. The newer Waverunners are much easier to work with. The aluminum mounting arm isn't permanent on the ski, so I could take it off if I wanted to, but I do not see myself doing that. I will likely sell the sonar with the ski when that day comes. Make a video of what your install looks like for the rest of us to share! I would love to see it. Best regards.

[@kenitanikhi6137]

Loren, you've created an excellent How-to demo video with many pragmatic ideas folded in. Congratulations! I must point out, however, the only glaring error I find in this video is probably stemming from your not knowing the cold fact that the term Jet Ski is a registered trade name of Kawasaki Corporation of Japan, who is the very original inventor of PWC, but because there were long time before copycats started to appear, the term Jet Ski started to refer to all the PWCs no mater who manufactured them. So it is not a good idea to juxtapose Yamaha PWC with Jet Ski, as they are archrivals in Japan for PWCs.

[@fierceflyer5]

Great info thanks

[@LorenP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Danifer_TV]

Hi Loren, How did you mount the inside part of your bracket , that space is a very difficult to access with a screwdriver.

[@LorenP]

Hi Daniel, I think you're asking about installing components of the split fitting -the inside rubber washer, the pressure plate washer, the keyed nut, installing the locking key, tightening the jack screws and installing the safety wire. Yes it can be difficult to reach back into the stern of the jet ski to install the parts. It takes a motivated person with good flexibility, a lot of patience, long fingers, and a pair of needle nose pliers to help install the safety wire. I make the fittings with a double keyseat now, so the locking key can be installed on either half of the fitting. The nose of the split fitting has an unthreaded round lead on it to allow easier installation of the threaded nut. The design alone makes installation easier. You definitely need a second person to help hold the parts at the time of installation. I had to remove the water tank and rubber hose connecting it to the water lock on the exhaust of my PWC to give more access. Removing the water tank and rubber hose was very easy as it only had a couple hose clamps holding it on.This fitting can also be installed inside the tunnel by the jet impeller -on the left or right hand side wall, instead of on the transom like I show in the video. Installing the fitting inside the tunnel will make reaching the fitting and installing the washers, nut, jack screws, key, and safety wire much easier, but it takes more time because it will require the removal of the rear impeller housing in order to install the parts. Having the split fitting inside the tunnel is also a very "stealth" way of installing the fitting. I can email you a few pictures if you would like to see. Just send your email address to [e-mail] and I will send pictures after I am by my desk. Best regards, Loren

[@josephsanchez6919]

what do you call the terminal box and those wires box , very nice info, very useful , thanks

[@LorenP]

One is a fuse block, and the other is a circuit breaker. Both are made by BlueSea Systems. Information link in description. =)

[@vfrav8r]

Interesting project, couple questions, and I wonder why manufacturers don't have a pre-wired option for these adventure machines. Questions. Why did you use such a HD breaker switch vs a standard marine switch say mounted near the unit for easy on/off? You spared no expense with fittings, are there less expensive options? Thanks

[@LorenP]

Great questions! I have an industrial background, so "heavy duty" is just how I like to make things. On the water I would rather not have parts that might fail down the road just for the sake of saving a few dollars at the time of installation. All of the electrical components have worked flawlessly for me. As for the split thru-hull cable fitting, mine is one of a kind and is U.S. patent pending. There are few other options. Some people silicone the transducer inside the engine compartment, so no fittings are necessary. Some people use "clam shell" type covers. Some people have fancy racks mounted to the jet ski and use it for mounting parts. A thru hull transducer is an option, too. It just comes down to how neat you want it to look and what you are willing to spend, and how much room inside your engine compartment you have to work with. I couldn't find any good resources online showing what other people have done, so what you see in the video was something I came up with by myself.

[@motorsportsguy5120]

where did you buy the piece to secure the the watertight connection of wire going through transom? greaqt video I'm doing same to vx ho waverunner

[@LorenP]

Thanks for watching. The split fitting you ask about is something I designed, patented, and make myself with my own machine tools. There isn't anything like it available off a store shelf and you wont see much about it online either, because I am the only person making it. Unfortunately, Its time consuming and expensive to make. Email me at [e-mail] if you would like to discuss it further. You can also, do a web search for PYI Seaview Cable Gland. They have a good product line and offer many affordable cable gland sealing parts.

[@motorsportsguy5120]

Loren P. Do u sell them? If so send me link for purchase Thxs Chad

[@flyingkiwischile2010]

Hello Loren. Hello. How can I get the Split through hull cable fitting? The one that has US patent pending

[@LorenP]

Thanks for your interest. Just email me at [e-mail], so we can work out the details. At this time I am only shipping these parts within the U.S.A.

[@romancitobarcibal9948]

Have the same jetski as you, have the Lowrance Hook 4 fish finder that I'm going to hook up, plan on drifting and lure fishing, Will I have to worry about battery drainage. I'm concern that the jetski will not start on me in the middle of the water, if I don't pay attention, plan on installing a 5 watt portable solar charger. Any ideas or opinion ?

[@LorenP]

I am a big fan of the AGM batteries. They have a higher power capacity than the stock liquid acid batteries. They do not use liquid acid, so never have to worry about the battery being low. Some guys run double batteries on a "one / two" switch. The batteries can also be wired to a ACR "automatic charging relay". Personally, I just have one battery and I always carry tow insurance by Boat U.S. For now I use my GPS/sonar for navigation and depth of water. At this time I do not fish for extended periods of time with the ski off. If I were looking to go the double battery route, I would probably just add a second battery and have it independently wired to the fish finder and charge it at the end of the day until I had the time to wire the ACR and 1-2 switch.

[@LorenP]

Consider adding the 5 watt solar charger to the independent fish finder battery. www.bluesea.com

[@romancitobarcibal9948]

Loren P. Was thinking the same thing 👍👍👍

[@drstrikers7865]

Hi Loren, I jetski fish with my son every 2 weeks, but I didn't have a fish finder. I just purchase a Lowrance Elite-5 HDI and I need to install the transducer just like you have it. Please let me know how to contact you.

[@LorenP]

Hi Ray, just email me at [e-mail]. I need to know what kind of jet ski you have, and exactly which parts you will need. We can discuss everything by email and by phone. Thanks for your interest.

[@Black1994ImpalaSS]

Great video! How does one get one of your transducer transom mounts. My machine is a 2011 VXR but the ski itself appears to be the same hull. Tim

[@LorenP]

Tim, the transom of your VXR looks identical to my VX. I'm working on your transducer mount =0)

[@gerardcunningham8769]

Hey Loren, About time someone came out with a thru hull fitting for us PWC fisherman...Thank You. I am interested in how i can purchase the aluminum mounting bracket that attaches to the boarding step and the spring back bracket ? Any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks Again.

[@LorenP]

Hi Gerard, please email your phone number and a good time to call to [e-mail], so we can further discuss the parts that you need.

[@drstrikers7865]

great set up, I will like to make the same set up to mine. where can I purchase the thru hull split transducer cable fitting?

[@LorenP]

Hi Ray, these parts are custom machined at this time. Email your contact information to [e-mail], so we can discuss your needs further. I will be selling them on eBay soon -until my website is finished. Then they will be available through my website. Thanks.

[@harley99bagger]

I have an 2001 Yamaha SUV 1200 I like your Cable Thru Transom Hull Stern Mount Transducer. how and where do I get one ASAP..

[@LorenP]

Hi Stephen, send your email address to [e-mail] and we can discuss it further. Thanks for your interest!

[@russel3371]

Gander Mountain is selling the same finder for i believe 299.00 now w/ a $50 Rebate. Just google it.

[@harley99bagger]

Thanks

[@MrErbalux]

nice... where can i get one of the thru hull fitting?

[@LorenP]

Gabriel, just email me directly at [e-mail] so we can work out the details. Thanks for your interest!

[@MrErbalux]

Email sent.

[@quinterod1000]

what type of battery are you using??

[@LorenP]

I use an AGM replacement battery that I purchased from my local Battery Wholesale store. It's a 325 CCA Deka ETX AGM Part # ETX16L . Its the Yamaha factory battery equivalent. The original factory battery was always low on fluid. The liquid acid was leaking from the battery vent tube down the outside of my jet ski and left streaks in the paint. I assume this was happening because of my driving habits. I like to thrash around on the jet ski every now and then. The AGM doesn't use liquid, so no longer have issues with leaking and low battery fluid. I use my fish finder primarily for navigation, depth of water, water temperature, and bottom structure. My PWC is used for leisure. I use the fish finder 100% of the time on the water and I never have any issues with slow starts.

[@thamkeong]

Do you have any website!

[@LorenP]

No, I do not have a website yet. Directly emailing me is the best way to contact me. Best regards, Loren