FF GPS question for Newbie.

[tech11165]

Thanks for all the input. I did the sale at west marine and got the elite 4 hdi. Great little unit. Used it twice so far and watched ton of video on settings. I used a scupper hole mount on my native and it work well. I did the ram mount and mounted it on the pre- 1/4-20 hole on the pedal system. Also can mount on a rail. Can't wait until I take it on the bay; been on two lakes.

[suicyderider]

this is my exact setup Elite 5hdi on Outback

[Paul Naj]

I got the Elite 5 recently for my Tarpon 120. Unfortunately the scupper mount won't work on the Tarpon. Has any used the magnetic transducer mount from fishfindermounts dot com? It looks like a great no-drill in water mount but want to be sure it actually stays put.

[Scrumptrelecent]

I got the Elite 5 recently for my Tarpon 120. Unfortunately the scupper mount won't work on the Tarpon. Has any used the magnetic transducer mount from fishfindermounts dot com? It looks like a great no-drill in water mount but want to be sure it actually stays put.

I haven't seen that magnetic mount. You can always mount your transducer to the inside of the hull of your kayak.

[Salty Dog]

2014 08 gps install 12.jpg
Did this on my Cuda 14. The hull was too thick to get a good image.

[sparky1423]

Absolutely! My first yak was a tarpon and I installed the transducer with Duct Seal inside the hull. It worked great, you will sacrifice a few degrees variance with water temps just because the transducer is not directly in the water....but it's no big deal. Do a search for "Duct seal" or "goop" on the forum and you will find some great threads with pics. John Veil has a great tutorial that you should be able to find on the site.

[J.A. Veil]

Absolutely! My first yak was a tarpon and I installed the transducer with Duct Seal inside the hull. It worked great, you will sacrifice a few degrees variance with water temps just because the transducer is not directly in the water....but it's no big deal. Do a search for "Duct seal" or "goop" on the forum and you will find some great threads with pics. John Veil has a great tutorial that you should be able to find on the site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdT4koUEnik

[suicyderider]

Another thing keep your connectors and sd card slot packed with dielectric grease. I toasted a power cable from lack of grease and got too badly corroded even with freshwater rinses

more info on this? im not familiar...

[Scrumptrelecent]

more info on this? im not familiar...

I just recently started using dielectric grease (saw a thread here on SL talking about it) when I noticed some corrosion on my battery terminals. If you put a thin layer on your exposed connections it will prevent this.

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-22058...lectric+grease

[Mark]

I just recently started using dielectric grease ...

Me too.

In addition to corrosion protection I appreciate the lubrication it provides when making the connections on my FF.

I disconnect and remove my FF after each outing and I welcome that the grease eases the stresses on the thin terminal wires during the removal and installation processes.

I carry a tube of dielectric grease with me and often apply a dollop on the connections at the launch site.

[suicyderider]

Me too.

In addition to corrosion protection I appreciate the lubrication it provides when making the connections on my FF.

I disconnect and remove my FF after each outing and I welcome that the grease eases the stresses on the thin terminal wires during the removal and installation processes.

I carry a tube of dielectric grease with me and often apply a dollop on the connections at the launch site.

if you get a chance and think about it next time you apply it post a picture, just looking for an idea of how much your actually applying to these parts.. also you said to the memory card also? please share