03-29-2019, 02:44 AM
Interesting question. Won't you have the same problem no matter how you mount the transducer, with the spot lock? In doing its job, the spot lock will keep steering and running the motor to keep the boat locked, and you have no control of it turning multiple times and possibly wrapping the cable.
I have been thinking of getting a new trolling motor with the spot lock, etc. but wondered about this problem with the cable. One solution is to get the models with the transducer built into the motor unit. Only problem is that you may want to use a different transducer than they provide.
I have looked at mounting the transducer for my helix 7 (bow mounted) on a Brocraft BC-BP110M type arm. I have not purchased or mounted this type arm yet, so can't give pros and cons. But it is a way of deploying a transducer of your choice, separate from your trolling motor. Just a thought.
I will be interested to see what ideas others have.
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I have been thinking of getting a new trolling motor with the spot lock, etc. but wondered about this problem with the cable. One solution is to get the models with the transducer built into the motor unit. Only problem is that you may want to use a different transducer than they provide.
I have looked at mounting the transducer for my helix 7 (bow mounted) on a Brocraft BC-BP110M type arm. I have not purchased or mounted this type arm yet, so can't give pros and cons. But it is a way of deploying a transducer of your choice, separate from your trolling motor. Just a thought.
I will be interested to see what ideas others have.
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