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    Transducer Conversion Kit

    How well does the Hummingbird kit used to convert a transom mount transducer for use on a trolling motor work?
    I am buying a Helix 10 Chirp Mega Di+ GPS G4N. My trolling motor is a Minnkota Edge 70

    Transducer Saver better?

    Bill
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    1997 Fisher Spectrum Pro Avenger 17 Feet
    All Welded Aluminum
    798CI SI Version 6.300 with
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    Helix 10 Chirp Mega DI+ GPS G4N with Mega 360

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    Works great if you have room on the motor for it.
    The Humminbird trolling motor adapter positions the transducer closer to the body of the motor and comes with a battery charger RFI choke cable and hose clamps.
    The Transducer Shield and Saver is taller and comes with no attachment parts, separate purchase of the hose clamps.

    Your issue with the Edge is having room between the prop and skeg for the transducer. A mount won't fix that.

    This is the DI+ transducer on a US2 Ultrex using the Humminbird mount:

    Wayne Purdum
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    Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
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    How long is transducer?
    Bill
    Madison, Alabama
    1997 Fisher Spectrum Pro Avenger 17 Feet
    All Welded Aluminum
    798CI SI Version 6.300 with
    Lakemaster Mapping
    Helix 10 Chirp Mega DI+ GPS G4N with Mega 360

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    I have a XTM-9-HDSI-180-T transducer on it now.
    Bill
    Madison, Alabama
    1997 Fisher Spectrum Pro Avenger 17 Feet
    All Welded Aluminum
    798CI SI Version 6.300 with
    Lakemaster Mapping
    Helix 10 Chirp Mega DI+ GPS G4N with Mega 360

  5. Member Wayne P.'s Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by ko4nrbs View Post
    How long is transducer?
    Bill
    7 1/2" long and with the Humminbird mount it is 1 1/2" thick
    Wayne Purdum
    Charlottesville, Va.
    Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
    SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
    MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL