Help - missing sonar skimmer mount!

[warder54]

Hi all, Picked up my Smartwave 4800 centre console last week (I know - not a RIB/SIB but I do still use my Honwave 3.8 AE)
I have fitted the head unit and run the cables for the Lowrance 4xDSI, I was about to fit the transducer when I noticed that the skimmer mount (holds transducer and bolts onto the hull bracket) was not in the packaging.
Contacted the seller who said this model is now discontinued but he would try and locate one. I've found one in the US but the seller does not send to UK!!!
Anyone know of a source (Google came up with nothing apart from full transducer kits) or perhaps have a spare laying around for some cash?

[jyasaki]

Lowrance mounts are pretty simple: A piece of sheet stainless bent onto a square U shape. The base of the U screws to the transom, and the ears have a hole to bolt through (I think the bolt is a 1/4" - 20. If not, it's whatever size fits the hole in the transducer.) A couple of rubber washers for friction, and a Nylock nut should finish it.

In truth there is more stuff (notched plastic washers, mainly) to give the unit a sort of ratchet effect, but I find that stuff doesn't really do much except make it a pain in the ass to assemble.

jky

[warder54]

Thanks for reply, sadly the bits you describe are the bits I do have. I am missing the plastic mount that bolts onto the bracket. The transducer then clips into that.

[warder54]

Found a supplier, used google image search, clicked on the pic and it was a UK marine spares site! Ordered and on its way.

[jyasaki]

Originally Posted by warder54

Thanks for reply, sadly the bits you describe are the bits I do have. I am missing the plastic mount that bolts onto the bracket. The transducer then clips into that.

Must be a different setup than mine. Sorry.

jky

[warder54]

No problem jky, any potentially helpful reply is always welcome