[stringbean]

we met back in the HWD area back in the winter i was on a skiff 218dlv and you showed me the structure scan on your old boat and i was wondering if was difficult or not to put on the skiff due to the hull design and how well it works on the skiff and the location of the transducers ant help would be appreciated

 

[ramon06]

I'm sure Mike will come on here soon and give you the info but I can tell you everything works on his Skiff just fine as I fish with him all the time, but cant help you with the deatails of the installation as him and Kenny(kdrennon) did the install.

 

[bluecat69]

Here are some pics of the transducers mounted on my 258 DLV. As you can see in the photos, the trailer bunk kicks up the transducer so make sure you don't make that mistake.
The position that they are mounted is probably the best area for them. It reads good at high speeds and the motor does not interfere with it.
The pics aren't the best. The transducers are level even though pics make it look like they are not.
Hope this helps.

 

[stringbean]

Thanks for the info mike thats about where my transducer is now about 12 inches from the lower unit on the motor the bunks on my trailer are over a little further than yours but that is good to know that it works good and thanks to ramon for your help also

 

[screamnreels]

That's where i have mine mounted and it works fine. Mike I shortened the bunk on mine a few inches so I wouldn't have that problem.

 

[stringbean]

dont mean to worry you with a ton of questions but will the hds8 give you the distace from the boat to the structure like the bird does when you mark it a drive past it with the structure higlighted thanks

 

[bluecat69]

stringbean,
Heres a pic of a big rock in one of my super secret spots.
I have the structure scan, down scan and the sonar on the screen. Hope this helps you out.

 

[Kennymac]

Here are some pics of the transducers mounted on my 258 DLV. As you can see in the photos, the trailer bunk kicks up the transducer so make sure you don't make that mistake.
The position that they are mounted is probably the best area for them. It reads good at high speeds and the motor does not interfere with it.
The pics aren't the best. The transducers are level even though pics make it look like they are not.
Hope this helps.
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Mike, I have a new 218DLv. Do you have some pictures or suggestions on how you have mounted your rod holders and set up your skiff. I have bow and stern rails mounted (grandkids) and have put on seven attwood stainless steel rod holders (clamp-on rails) around the skiff. I think something mounted across the back onto the stern would work. Thanks,Kenny!

 

[bluecat69]

Heres the set up for the back rack. I installed two flush mount stainless steel rod holders. I bought some aluminum pipe that fit perfect in the rod holder. The rod holder is a 30 degree so I had a shop cut the pipe end at 30 degrees then had them weld on a 1x3 aluminum tube on top in order to mount the monsters.
I rack is removable (with some force) but holds steady when running at 40 on rough water with rods stowed in them.
I have to watch when letting my motor up so not to hit the rack. I did install some rubber on the back side of it so not to scratch the motor up if I did take it too far up.
I do plan on installing some LED strips on the back of the rack to see my rods better at night.
It works great. I hope this helps out.

 

[screamnreels]

Mike, I didn't see the coordinates on the screen? Lol