Anyone running the deeper mount on their bait boat and getting on with it ok?
Wondering if drag could be a problem with the smaller boats which would affect the steering and the possibility of your line/leader catching on it whilst in use or dropping.
Thanks
Wondering if drag could be a problem with the smaller boats which would affect the steering and the possibility of your line/leader catching on it whilst in use or dropping.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Just bought one and will be testing it next weekend. I use a Carp Royal Baron, quite beefy so not expecting any drag issues etc.
Just bought one and will be testing it next weekend. I use a Carp Royal Baron, quite beefy so not expecting any drag issues etc.
In reply to Post #1
I don't think it will cause any problems the deeper itself is fairly light as are most of the arms which tend to have many holes in and their isn't much surface area imho to cause any noticeable issues.
I don't think it will cause any problems the deeper itself is fairly light as are most of the arms which tend to have many holes in and their isn't much surface area imho to cause any noticeable issues.
In reply to Post #2
Have you fitted yours yet? Does it fit in your normal carrier arrangement for your boat, fold down/up etc...
Have you fitted yours yet? Does it fit in your normal carrier arrangement for your boat, fold down/up etc...
In reply to Post #1
Depending on your boat I found Deeper wasn't great with the turbulence produced at the back of a boat - twin props not so bad but a central prop the Deeper was better placed at the front of the boat . . . either way get a range extender to avoid annoying connection drop out issues . . .
Depending on your boat I found Deeper wasn't great with the turbulence produced at the back of a boat - twin props not so bad but a central prop the Deeper was better placed at the front of the boat . . . either way get a range extender to avoid annoying connection drop out issues . . .
In reply to Post #5
I've had mine on a vulcan at the rear never been an issue
I've had mine on a vulcan at the rear never been an issue
In reply to Post #6
Vulcan has twin props like Actor Plus so Deeper could be placed between 'wakes' . . .
Vulcan has twin props like Actor Plus so Deeper could be placed between 'wakes' . . .
In reply to Post #5
I've ordered the deeper with the range extender included, was a good price from AD so assuming there might be a new deeper out soon.
Not bought a boat yet which is why I was exploring my options. ND2 looks the best bang for buck but I want a smaller more compact boat.
Was looking at the hunter 750 now they seem to be more reliable, Vulcan actually looks a nice boat for the money as well I will check it out more.
I've ordered the deeper with the range extender included, was a good price from AD so assuming there might be a new deeper out soon.
Not bought a boat yet which is why I was exploring my options. ND2 looks the best bang for buck but I want a smaller more compact boat.
Was looking at the hunter 750 now they seem to be more reliable, Vulcan actually looks a nice boat for the money as well I will check it out more.
In reply to Post #8
ND2 has a couple of dedicated deeper options - the best (IMO) is the 'upright rod' on a bracket that screws to the top but projects out behind the boat allowing the deeper to bob up and down vertically / independently and in synch with the ebb and flow of the water
ND2 has a couple of dedicated deeper options - the best (IMO) is the 'upright rod' on a bracket that screws to the top but projects out behind the boat allowing the deeper to bob up and down vertically / independently and in synch with the ebb and flow of the water
iv recently got a deeper start and was just going to use a wire trace that goes around the handle and just goes over the side into the water,no messing about.
Anybody else done something like this??
Anybody else done something like this??
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>>>>Anybody else done something like this??<<<<
A lot of people do, I used to use a mount, but I found it better to use 30lb nylon.
What I do is, between boat trips and also before my first trip out, when I lift the boat onto the bank, to refill the hoppers and put another rig in, I like to drop the "Deeper" into a bucket of water. This keeps the "Deeper" working and keeps the GPS lock, otherwise, if the contacts dry out, the Deeper turns off. Then when I put the boat back into the pond, its ready to go without having to wait for a GPS lock and find its exact location which sometimes can take a long time.
When I used the mount, it meant, I had to have the bucket of water very close to the rear of the boat which made it a bit harder to put the rig etc into a hopper from behind, when the Deeper is on nylon, I can have the bucket of water to the side of the boat.
>>>>Anybody else done something like this??<<<<
A lot of people do, I used to use a mount, but I found it better to use 30lb nylon.
What I do is, between boat trips and also before my first trip out, when I lift the boat onto the bank, to refill the hoppers and put another rig in, I like to drop the "Deeper" into a bucket of water. This keeps the "Deeper" working and keeps the GPS lock, otherwise, if the contacts dry out, the Deeper turns off. Then when I put the boat back into the pond, its ready to go without having to wait for a GPS lock and find its exact location which sometimes can take a long time.
When I used the mount, it meant, I had to have the bucket of water very close to the rear of the boat which made it a bit harder to put the rig etc into a hopper from behind, when the Deeper is on nylon, I can have the bucket of water to the side of the boat.
In reply to Post #1
I use the Deeper arm on the back of my Boatman Actor Plus.
It's well built and better than Ebay one's i've had in the past.
Only negative i've noticed is that im convinced it causes drag when turning. You can get over it but it is an issue.
I use the Deeper arm on the back of my Boatman Actor Plus.
It's well built and better than Ebay one's i've had in the past.
Only negative i've noticed is that im convinced it causes drag when turning. You can get over it but it is an issue.
A good summary
Drag and Resistance:
The transducer, which sends and receives sonar signals, is a relatively large object that protrudes into the water. This shape and the fact that it's in the water creates drag, similar to how a rudder or fin would.
Mounting Location:
The location of the transducer mount also matters. If it's mounted too far to the side or not flush with the boat's hull, it can create more drag.
Moving vs. Stationary:
The drag is more noticeable when the bait boat is moving, as the water resistance is greater at higher speeds.
Removable Arms:
Some people use removable arms to mount the transducer, allowing them to lift it out of the water when not in use, which reduces drag.
Alternatives:
Some anglers choose to use a transducer that is mounted inside the boat, or use a towed transducer that is deployed when needed, to minimize drag.
Drag and Resistance:
The transducer, which sends and receives sonar signals, is a relatively large object that protrudes into the water. This shape and the fact that it's in the water creates drag, similar to how a rudder or fin would.
Mounting Location:
The location of the transducer mount also matters. If it's mounted too far to the side or not flush with the boat's hull, it can create more drag.
Moving vs. Stationary:
The drag is more noticeable when the bait boat is moving, as the water resistance is greater at higher speeds.
Removable Arms:
Some people use removable arms to mount the transducer, allowing them to lift it out of the water when not in use, which reduces drag.
Alternatives:
Some anglers choose to use a transducer that is mounted inside the boat, or use a towed transducer that is deployed when needed, to minimize drag.
In reply to Post #4
Got to use the Deeper for the first time this weekend. Nice flat surface at the back of my boat so was able to attach the mount to that, right between the 2 props. Didnt notice any difference with steering or drag or see any interference on the deeper app from either prop.
Got to use the Deeper for the first time this weekend. Nice flat surface at the back of my boat so was able to attach the mount to that, right between the 2 props. Didnt notice any difference with steering or drag or see any interference on the deeper app from either prop.
I've got a Vulcan (twin prop boat) and want to mount my deeper mount arm.
From the comments below is sounds like centrally mounted at the rear should be ok and avoid prop noise. Has anyone had any issues with sending out and dropping rigs with this set up given that the rig and line enter the rear of the boat centrally?
From the comments below is sounds like centrally mounted at the rear should be ok and avoid prop noise. Has anyone had any issues with sending out and dropping rigs with this set up given that the rig and line enter the rear of the boat centrally?