Adding a fishfinder to any of Vibes kayaks is easy, though a few additional accessories will make your life easier for some models.

Additional Items you will need:

1. A transducer arm of your choosing. These can be found at any kayak dealer, or at VibeKayaks.com.
2. A fishfinder mount of your choosing. Most fishfinders come with a screw down mount, we suggest a track mounted option, you can find these accessories from companies like RAM, and Yak Attack.
3. (Optional) A battery box.

The only tool you will need is a Phillip’s head screwdriver and the hardware that came with your fishfinder.

Instructions:

1. Decide where you are going to mount your transducer arm. This is moveable later, but most people will choose a spot on the gear track out of the way towards the bow, where you can still reach it to pull it up quickly if needed.

2. Bend or position the arm so that it holds the transducer level and below the waterline.

3. Attach the transducer using the included hardware and your Phillip’s head screwdriver.

4. Decide where on the track you want the fishfinder unit itself. Be sure that it is not in the way of your paddle stroke.

5. Mount the unit using the track mounted accessory you purchased.

6. Wire up your 12v battery to the fishfinders battery lead, being careful to wrap your connections. If you opted for a batter box, you could install it now.

7. Coil up your transducer cable, this cable cannot be cut so coiling it up to get it out of the way is the best option for us as kayakers. If you opted for a batter box, many have enough room to insert the coiled-up cable as well to get it out of the way.

8. Hook up the cables to the unit and you are good to go!