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Old 25 August 2024, 14:37   #1
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Mounting a transducer on a zodiac futura

Hi all.
I'm interested in putting a fish finder on this boat.
But the speed tubes may post a problem with the speed of water passing underneath and between the main and speed tubes.
Has anyone incorporated these on a futura.
Thanks
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Old 26 August 2024, 10:01   #2
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Hi all.
I'm interested in putting a fish finder on this boat.
But the speed tubes may post a problem with the speed of water passing underneath and between the main and speed tubes.
Has anyone incorporated these on a futura.
Thanks
You could copy the Futura transom wheel design and just make up a detachable leg that fits to the lugs that are already on the transom. That way you could make it as long/short as you like.
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Old 02 September 2024, 19:10   #3
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Your speed tubes might be in a different location, but somewhere on the starboard side there is enough room.

Hard to see but there is a little black transducer next to the red strap. Slightly tilted up for trailering.
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Old 08 September 2024, 10:05   #4
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Thank you both for your thoughts.
Peter my tubes are either side on the inside of the main tubes. So there's not much room but I get you idea an adjustable one seems the way to go and use the wheel lugs for mounting as user name suggests. I was thinking of the turbulence and speed from the water would stop the the transducer from working as it should.
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Sorry for the late reply
And from this what could you recommend a decent not too expensive finder.
Many thanks again
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