Just got the Garmin Striker 4CV for my brand new Compass.
I wanted the ClearVu so chose the CV version. Well, with more sonar capability comes a larger transducer compared to the Striker 4 Install I have seen on youtube. There is just not enough room to use the existing bracket attachment.
Now I wonder what to do to make this lengthy transducer fit:
1. Cut down the plastic inside the Lawrence ready plate and find way to put the transducer into stable position... hate to glue in case I still see issues, was thinking about plastic ties through the holes within plate... or hope some duct seal will do... but on other hand I can imagine this gets washed away quickly
2. Leave mounting plate as is and squeeze the transducer in place.... This is now very snug without applying any mount. The transducer will stick out a little bit but I think it will still be protected. It will not be parallel to mounting plate but a little bit angled.
I saw on youtube an install where it was mounted but sticking out even more.... see 5:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXs61fD ... PuRTl&t=4s3. Spend the cash and get the
https://www.berleypro.com/product/garmi ... its-hobie/But after having spent 150$ on fishfinder and 80$ on sealed battery I dont really want to spend another 65$ for some plastic pieces.
I plan to try option 2 without finishing the fill install avoiding to redo for 2nd attempt.
Any reason why option 2 will not work? It will be slightly angled but it should not really be able to move around much.
Dont really like to cut down the new plate especially not knowing whether I actually get it to work. (option 1)