Topic: Lowrance structure scan in rod locker?

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February 12, 2015 at 2:28 pm #290831

cougarftdjohn
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How did you attach the structure scan hub in your rod locker on the back wall? Did you use screws(It seems to be a hollow gap there) or did you have to bolt it on through to underneath the console by your feet? If screws or bolts what length did you use.Thanks John

February 12, 2015 at 3:30 pm #290832

Jeff W from TX
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On my old 2005 Cougar FTD I put my structure scan unit on the back wall as you described with screws. The first ones I used were too long and punched through the fiberglass into the cockpit. Got smaller screws and worked fine. Put small white plastic “plugs” in the two holes. Looked OK. I knew it was there and new owner never said anything.I cant remember the length screws and I sold the boat four months ago.I have a friend that mounted his LSS unit next to his leg on the side walll under the console. He had a Puma (just sold it last week). That worked too.

February 12, 2015 at 3:42 pm #290833

catdude28
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On one of my Cats I used stainless machine screws with finishing washers in the cockpit area, pushing the screws through holes I drilled in the wall, into the structure scan box and then stainless nylon nuts to snug it up. The finishing washers looked fine down by my feet in the cockpit area. Cant remember the length but it would be pretty easy to figure out.

February 12, 2015 at 4:03 pm #290834

cougarftdjohn
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So there is a hollow spot there I was thinking 1/2″ -3/4″ Stainless screws would work. They shouldnt punch through, I would like to keep from having to drill through the wall. Thanks John

February 12, 2015 at 6:47 pm #290835

Jeff W from TX
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I used stainless steel. I would try the 1/2″ first to see if they had enough “bite” to hold the unit up. You might have to go to 3/4″. Mine was on for three years (before I sold the boat) and never loosened up.
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