Who makes a kayak with a built-in transducer mount besides Pescador, Vibe, and Malibu

[pbharvey]

There's a little something about each of the three mentioned that I don't like but I do want to move on to a kayak where I can get the fish-finder all cleaned up. I don't care for an inside hull mount nor do I like wires tossed over the side. Thanks.

[john from md]

The Ocean Kayak Trident has a transducer mount molded into the right front scupper.

[pbharvey]

The Ocean Kayak Trident has a transducer mount molded into the right front scupper.

Thanks John. I probably should've stated that I want an open bow kayak. I waterfowl hunt and I need the extra space up front.

[FishMoken]

Other then those I could only find the 3waters big fish line or Bonafide rs117. I dont know how NuCanoe does fish finder mounts. But not many kayak have open bows. The native slayer line is really nice with pretty deep scuppers you might be able to do a clean install.

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[J.A. Veil]

Native offers at least three models with built in transducer mounts and large bow wells that are covered. If you wanted the bow well open, just leave off the cover

1) Native Ultimate FX Propel 13 http://nativewatercraft.com/product/...e-fx-propel-13

2) Native Titan 12. http://nativewatercraft.com/product/titan-propel-12/

3) Native Titan 13.5 http://nativewatercraft.com/product/titan-propel-13-5/

Another of Native's long-term designs, the Ultimate comes in 12' and 14.5' tandem. You may also find an older used 14.5 non-tandem model. It does not have a transducer mounting plate, but could easily be set up with a shoot-through-the-hull transducer setup using Duct Seal putty. Both are fully open boats that are often used for waterfowl hunting because of their open layout.

[Jim McFalls]

Hobie, unless I misunderstand the question.

There's a little something about each of the three mentioned that I don't like but I do want to move on to a kayak where I can get the fish-finder all cleaned up. I don't care for an inside hull mount nor do I like wires tossed over the side. Thanks.

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[ronaultmtd]

There's a little something about each of the three mentioned that I don't like but I do want to move on to a kayak where I can get the fish-finder all cleaned up. I don't care for an inside hull mount nor do I like wires tossed over the side. Thanks.

No one...you have to install or have it installed professionally...none come fully equipped...almost all fishing kayaks made today have the necessary moulded in transducer fittings...but someone has to install a battery and battery holder, run the wiring through the inside of the hull and use waterproof through hull fittings for the wiring and transducer wire, install the electronics mount to hold the fishfinder securely and out of the way of paddling and/or peddling..if you add a combination Chartplotter/sonar unit to your kayak, plan on spending $700 -$1000 for outfitting your new kayak for fishing...

[Oldbayrunner]

If open bow you mean not having a covered front with a large front hatch then two I can think of The Feel Free Lure ll, which is a tandem but converts to a great open bow single or the Feel Free Dorado. The Lure utilizes an electronics pod that a transducer can mount to the bottom, keeps the wires contained inside, has ample room for the FF battery and the unit mounts to the top lid making the entire system easy to install and remove via the hull pod opening.. Been using my Lure for 4 years now but it is the 13.5 not the tandem.

[Mark]

John V. mentioned the Ultimate 14.5. True, it does not have the built-in transducer mount, but short of a canoe, I cannot think of a kayak with more open space in the front.

Here's what mine looks like from the seat:

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It also has lots of space behind the seat:

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It would certainly meet your waterfowl needs.

It has large capacity too. It's rated for 450 pounds.

It tracks well and it's faster than my Ultimate 12.