this is my first year using a fish finder on the kayak and I'm trying to decide if it's better to remove the FF every time I transport my kayak ( which involves removing the cables and then reinstalling which seems like a good way to eventually bend pins) or to just keep it hooked up. I trailer my boat so it does get bounced around more than it might on a vehicle which is the trade off of keeping it installed. I've done it both ways. Curious what long time users do.
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I've left mine on before. As long as I'm not stopping along the way where it might decide to take a walk.
Most FF weigh less than the battery powering them. I would definitely remove the battery. Don't need that bouncing around in the hull.2018 Hobie Outback (seagrass)
Old Town Camper Canoe (red)
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I don't qualify as a long-time user but I remove mine during transport and during storage.
I was concerned about bent pins so I color-coded the wire terminal plugs with a dot of latex paint.
I know instantly which wire goes to which plug on the FF and which side is up to ensure a smooth, unforced connection.
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Pasadena, MD
Slate Hobie Revolution 13
Hidden Oak Native Ultimate 12
Lizard Lick Native Ultimate FX Pro
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Originally posted by Mark View PostI don't qualify as a long-time user but I remove mine during transport and during storage.
I was concerned about bent pins so I color-coded the wire terminal plugs with a dot of latex paint.
I know instantly which wire goes to which plug on the FF and which side is up to ensure a smooth, unforced connection.
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I cut mine as well, it is the wire for NEMA Networking. Which is used so the unit can communicate and send GPS or Sonar information to other electronics (Radios, other fish finders etc). For a Kayak you likely won't have a need for it.
Originally posted by Mark View PostMike,
It was serving no purpose in my installation so I cut, gooped and capped it.
That made one less wire to run through the hull.Mike
2015 Hidden Oak Slayer Propel 10
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My concern is leaving the electronics exposed to the weather...now that we're in a shoulder season I can probably leave it attached, but 90+ temperatures or below freezing in winter, it doesn't seem like a good idea for extended exposure. Maybe not a concern, I suppose built in fishfinders on larger boats stay exposed all the time.
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I hear ya. I've only left mine on a few times during transit cuz I was being lazy. It always comes off when I get home anyway so I can take it inside and get my data off the SD card.
The head unit simply pops off and the pins are protected by the mounting base.
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Old Town Camper Canoe (red)
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