Surf Launch with a Fish Finder

[Jimmyz123]

Most everyone I see connects them and powers them up when launching. If you are worried that you might roll going in or out then storing it in a dry place is not a bad idea. Remember, it's your gear and if you don't want to lose it, Store it, Leash it, or strap it to the kayak somehow. If you have a rod pod or front hatch or any other means do what feels best for you.

[Bert Vega]

I put mine on after I launch and remove when I land. I put it in a dry bag inside hatch.

[Cadillyak]

I abuse my FF. As long as it's under WM's warranty you're golden. Only time I may remove it is if I don't have someone to watch my stuff when parking or getting the car. Pretty easy to walk away with.

[cell128]

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I put mine on after I launch and remove when I land. I put it in a dry bag inside hatch.

Same here ram mount you won't hassle...mounts/dismounts in seconds

[fishingfiend]

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I put mine on after I launch and remove when I land. I put it in a dry bag inside hatch.

This is what I'll be doing from now on. I usually place my sonar unit in the front hatch on the way in. Rolled recently on the landing, got a bunch of water in the hatch and ruined my sonar. Currently at Humminbird with a $245 repair bill. A dry bag is much cheaper...