Speckchaser wrote:
I recently purchased a Hook2 5” and I’m looking for the best way to install FF and battery.
Is the hobie install kit the way to go? Is the rear hatch a better option? If rear option, what did you use to hold battery?
I want it to mount onto my H rail. Besides a 1” ram ball, what else will I need?
Thanks in advance!
Sounds like you have a Pro Angler...The Hobie install kits are definitely the way to go and include everything you need to wire up and power a fish finder and mount your battery. You will need a couple additional components for mounting the head unit (see below). As far as battery placement, there's a couple options: either mount the battery holder to the sail mast receiver or rest the battery holder in the lip of an 8" round hatch. On the Pro Angler I recommend mounting to the sail mast. We offer the Lowrance Ready installation kits with both a lithium battery and a sealed gel cell battery.
Here's what you'll need to wire up and mount the whole system:
72020070 Lowrance Ready Fish Finder Install kit w/gel cell OR 72020145 Lowrance Ready Install kit w/ lithium
72023053 RAM Lowrance Base 1"
84620101 H-Rail RAM Ball 1"
72020207 Lowrance Ready TotalScan Mounting Plate
*If you plan to mount a 7" or larger screen, I'd recommend going with a 1.5" H-Rail RAM ball (part 84620151) and 1.5" Lowrance Base (part 72023054)