Scotty compact threaded mount, and extender.

I got around to installing a set of Scotty compact threaded mounts, and an extender to my T13.  This allowed my pole to be up above my sonar screen, yet within reasonable reach.

I'm gonna hafta get one a these

Great set up Insayn. Thanks for the pics!

Z

I got around to installing a set of Scotty compact threaded mounts, and an extender to my T13.  This allowed my pole to be up above my sonar screen, yet within reasonable reach.

Hey INSAYN

What type of mount did you use for your Cuda 250 and can you angle the sonar down and close the sonar shield when not in use?

Chuck

I just bolted the base to the back wall of the sonar shield area, and backed it with some 1/4" UHMW plastic.  As for folding the Cuda down,...yes.  I layed a few layers of foil down on the floor of the sonar area, and slowly heated it with a torch enough to make it kinda soft.  Then layed a heavy object on the foil to push down a little and then cooled the plastic with compressed air.  The bottom of the Cuda would and still kinda contacts the kayak as it swings down.  But when it is folded all the way down it doesn't touch anything.  Works great!   

I just bolted the base to the back wall of the sonar shield area, and backed it with some 1/4" UHMW plastic.  As for folding the Cuda down,...yes.  I layed a few layers of foil down on the floor of the sonar area, and slowly heated it with a torch enough to make it kinda soft.  Then layed a heavy object on the foil to push down a little and then cooled the plastic with compressed air.  The bottom of the Cuda would and still kinda contacts the kayak as it swings down.  But when it is folded all the way down it doesn't touch anything.  Works great!   

What is UHMW plastic? Where can I get some? Was this plastic used to extend the Mount/Sonar slightly forward?

I just bolted the base to the back wall of the sonar shield area, and backed it with some 1/4" UHMW plastic.  As for folding the Cuda down,...yes.  I layed a few layers of foil down on the floor of the sonar area, and slowly heated it with a torch enough to make it kinda soft.  Then layed a heavy object on the foil to push down a little and then cooled the plastic with compressed air.  The bottom of the Cuda would and still kinda contacts the kayak as it swings down.  But when it is folded all the way down it doesn't touch anything.  Works great!   

What is UHMW plastic? Where can I get some? Was this plastic used to extend the Mount/Sonar slightly forward?

UHMW is Ultra High Molecular Weight plastic.  Basically cutting board material. 

The mount I used was the one that came with the Cuda.  There is plenty of room in the Sonar Shield area with it folded down, while hanging from the back wall of the shield area. 

What is UHMW plastic? Where can I get some? Was this plastic used to extend the Mount/Sonar slightly forward?

Buy the cheapest plastic cutting board you can find in the color of your choice.  I used white.  It is commonly used as backing material for mounts through the thin plastic of the boat.  The link shows an example of how backing is used.

http://www.demonick.com/kayak/anchor.trolley/anchor.trolley.html

What is UHMW plastic? Where can I get some? Was this plastic used to extend the Mount/Sonar slightly forward?

Buy the cheapest plastic cutting board you can find in the color of your choice.  I used white.  It is commonly used as backing material for mounts through the thin plastic of the boat.  The link shows an example of how backing is used.

http://www.demonick.com/kayak/anchor.trolley/anchor.trolley.html

Thanks Demonick

Chuck