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Old 07-10-2011, 12:26 PM   #1
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Question to cut or not cut that is the question

i have a lowrance x4 portable ff(130bucks im cheap), i use the suction cup supplied for transducer (i dont want to cut a hole in my kayak)
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i dont want such a long cable all coiled up in the spot where i want my gaff
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CAN I CUT OUT UNWANTED PART AND SPLICE BACK TOGATHER???

here is what i use for power (battery thing it came with) inside waterproof box. i used velcro ultra-mate (its waterproof) inside kayak and bottom of box.
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Old 07-10-2011, 12:54 PM   #2
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Cable

Run the cable up through a scupper hole and then find an out of the way place to store the cable. I have mine wrapped around a section of pool noodle and tucked into a hatch.
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:01 PM   #3
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Whatever you do, don't cut and splice the transducer cable. It can be done, but only by experienced installers using special splicing tools and equipment, and even then, it can drastically reduce performance and introduce noise.

Running it through the scupper sounds like a good idea.

But.... what happens when you run over kelp and have a big stringer hanging from your transducer? You could probably pull the kelp free but then the suction cup would probably fall off and you lose sonar.

If you never fish near kelp probably not a concern but that would never work for me. A more practical solution would be an in-the-hull wet mount or, if you must have your temp readings, a liberator arm (they aren't that expensive and you can even make your own for cheap). In either case the wire is run through the hatch seal. No holes.
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:08 PM   #4
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and lose those zip ties they "Can" damage your transducer cable
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:23 PM   #5
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the only scupper is under seat i dont want to sit on wire and then i still have all the wire to deal with.
kelps not a problem with the t cable over the side if it comes off i reach over and stick it back on.
i understand about noise from unshielded cable wire. just wondering if anyone has done it?
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:31 PM   #6
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and lose those zip ties they "Can" damage your transducer cable
thanks rk all the more reason to shorten cable
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Old 07-11-2011, 05:01 PM   #7
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why capy

i cant leave anything alone so after calling lowrance they said it can be done (not recomended) though. i cut and spliced transducer cable its easy. it seems to work fine in a bucket of water, i'll be testing it this sat. to see if i cut a prefectly good cable.
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Old 07-11-2011, 05:40 PM   #8
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I say cut a hole in it! Get the right transducer cut the hole in the right place and enjoy! A little scary at first but.....Works for me!
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Old 07-23-2011, 09:32 PM   #9
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Lightbulb transducer cable

it can be done i have 2 trips on shortend t-cable with no problems.
just need to catch one of these
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Old 07-24-2011, 12:11 PM   #10
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I cut my cabel also got a great picture glad i did it. No more mess inside. I have a Hobie Revo and shoot through the hull transducer is mounted inside.
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