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Old 05-20-2018, 06:54 AM   #1
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Rigging 2017 xfactor questions

I just picked up a used X factor and I had some questions.

Came with an x seat, wasn't mounted and is missing some hardware. Does anyone have a list of what's needed to mount it, nuts washers etc.
Or a copy of the install manual/pictures of an install.

Looking into plumbing the livewell. I noticed the plumbing kit comes with a white plastic strainer for the pump intake. Is that more favorable then the stainless mess intake strainer that typically comes with the pump?


Is there a bracket for mounting a 50/200khz transducer? The mounts that's came with mine won't fit. Does Malibu recommend some kind of adapter?


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Old 05-20-2018, 06:07 PM   #2
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Well the lowrance slimmer 50/200khz fits just fine. Had to bad up some aluminum mounts but I'd say it came out functional.


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Old 05-20-2018, 07:31 PM   #3
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Thanks for the inspiration, I have a 2016 Malibu X Factor and the Lowrance ready spot is big enough but the stainless steel bracket I have isn't wide enough for the transducer, so I bought the smaller transducer that fit the bracket. It works but I remember it reading even better when I had it on a previous kayak with the larger transducer. Just need to get some aluminum sheet metal. When I choose to use it, I have more experience using the HDS5 gen 2 than my Lowrance Elite 7TI and love using it still.
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Old 05-20-2018, 07:59 PM   #4
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I made a bracket just like that years ago to mount a big Dragonfly transducer. There's always a way to work things out, it's part of the fun of rigging your kayak!
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