Humminbird Side Imaging Forums
Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: gup72 on September 14, 2011, 08:05:04 PM
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I designed this mount for the 998 side image transducer. I have had the ears break off of 3 of them last year and they are too expensive to replace. This mount allows for the mounting of a new transducer or a broken one. If your ears have broken off you can take it to a machine shop and have them install a hole 1/2" below the old one in the ears. This mount breaks away and then will reset easily with the push of a hand. The mount protests the unit by making it break away if hit from either end and takes all the stress off the ears and disperses the load of a hit through the entire body instead of just the ears. I am just seeing if there is interest in something like this, please let me know what you think!
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GupReal nice job, when are you opening shop?
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Ok so how much? ;)
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It is made from all aluminum and stainless steel components. The side image transducers are $300 plus shipping when you break one. I thought there would be a need by my fellow fisherman to reuse the broken transducer for less than the cost of replacing it, and have a superior mount!
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Not sure of the price exactly. I think I can come out on it OK at around $225, but would have to see what I can get the hardware and material for in bulk. Stainless steel hardware is ridiculous, that's the business I should be in!
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I had several PM on this, THANK YOU to all who offered advice. I have worked with the places I am getting material and hardware from. I am happy to let you know they will be available for $150.
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I'm curious; since the transducer appears to be a little further back than original mounting, do you get much of a rooster tail when running at speed, and how does the transducer perform at speed with this mount? Thanks