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  1. I've seen quite a few comments across different forums basically complaining that they're having to replace the line roller bearings due to corrosion. Granted bearings go bad eventually but I was hoping they would have done something to prolong it's useful life. I bought a few 3-4k size inshore spheros just because they replaced the bearing with a bushing and my non technical ass doesn't want to deal with replacing parts. I suppose you could probably just swap the bearing with a bushing and call it a day but that's beyond the scope what I can do. Wouldn't know where to start in terms of sourcing a bushing.
  2. Anyone know if they changed/updated the line roller bearing? Seems to be the only major complaint from the FLs
  3. Came across an interesting product on my YouTube feed. Seems like an aftermarket attachment to a basic trolling motor that lets you access some of the more advanced trolling motor features such as spot lock etc. I personally don't have a trolling motor but curious what some of you guys think. Not my video, hopefully I'm allowed to post one.
  4. Doesn't hobie have a line of paddle kayaks called the quest that was essentially the revos without the drive wells? I've never paddled a revo 13 but I always assumed it would be at least somewhat nice to paddle. That being said, I have a compass that I paddle for fun and while it's not bad any cheap sit in kayak will blow it out of the water in terms of paddling ease and enjoyment.
  5. I would recommend getting side view. Newer to the game but it really did help me identify spots that I previously would not have able to with my old downview units. If you compare the down imaging vs side you'll see how much additional info you get (btw this is freshwater)
  6. Tough to imagine there would be a universal version since it would need to attach to the top and bottom of the kayak, in this case the padeye for the pull handle at the top and rudder at the bottom. Works great for my compass and they even have a version for the outback..
  7. I have a similar setup, were you able to identify the point of failure? Have had mines for 2 years now no issues. Not a ton of saltwater fishing though. I keep my battery and most wires in the front hatch of my compass.
  8. Sorry wasnt clear, I ended up going with the yakattack switchblade arm along with the cellblok. Neat little system with garbage assembly instructions. I actually had to look for some videos online and noticed that they made a few upgrades to the products over the years. Havent attached to my kayak yet buy the one thing I am worried about is how stiff or tensioned down the arm is. I loosened it a tad but I'm sure I'll have to make adjustments on the water as temps get higher.. not sure why they couldnt have made some kind of lock n load setup for the arm like they do on virtually every other accessory they make..
  9. Sure looks calmer than the pics in the other thread
  10. Well, pulled the trigger on the arm mount. Also got the cellblock box that goes with it. Figured if I wasnt going to thru hull the transducer no point drilling holes in the boat for the batteries. Will post a pic of finished setup if anyone is interested.
  11. Well thanks for all the advice, just pulled the trigger on an echomap with sideview. Still weighing pros and cons of arm vs thru hull setup but have a few more days to figure that out while its in transit. Had an arm mount a long time ago and didnt really care for the drag which kind of pulled my transducer out of the water. That being said, my old arm mount setup was one of those portal "deeper" fish finders and the arm was flimsy af.
  12. How would you manage a livescope transducer on a kayak? Arm mount? Also, Im planning to get mapping too.. wish they had units with both inland and coastal maps instead of just one.
  13. Thanks. What kind of problems did you run into with them? Problem is they kind of protude outwards and when I solo load the kayak I use one of those rolling loaders to cartop, am a little worried it'll get caught either in the roller or on the bars and that the pressure would damage the xducer
  14. Thinking about upgrading my fish finder and considering getting a side view model. Problem is I have a hobie compass which does NOT have the guardian transducer plate. The berleypro plates still stick out and would be in the way when I car top etc. So question for all you guys out there, is it worth dealing wit a protruding transducer and all the hassle that it comes with when load/unloading or just skip the side view and get a down scan unit?
  15. Id actually prefer the thermoformed kayak just because of the drive insert and how many drive well crack issues ive read about. That being said, my 3 year old compass hasn't seen any cracks yet.
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