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Title: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: Mrpike1973 on Nov 21, 2020, 06:58 PM: I just ordered it but have not received yet. Can you drill somewhere on the carrying case to put a hook for holding the transducer cord like a vexilar box? The only downside I saw was the foam float i dont like with a 6 inch hole. Thanks pic would be great I do not want a arm like Marcum though broke every one of them off.
Title: Re: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: WYIfish on Nov 21, 2020, 10:30 PM: Quote from: Mrpike1973 on Nov 21, 2020, 06:58 PM
I just ordered it but have not received yet. Can you drill somewhere on the carrying case to put a hook for holding the transducer cord like a vexilar box? The only downside I saw was the foam float i dont like with a 6 inch hole. Thanks pic would be great I do not want a arm like Marcum though broke every one of them off.
What really works for me for the past 10 years is using 1/2" pvc for a small 8 inch frame that sits on the side of the hole with the transducer mounted on a down pipe. the battery stays in a home depot black tackle box and the screen sits on the toolbox. It all fits in the toolbox for travel. I have the screen base numbered with the cone angle and depth numbers. It really all works so well I have quit perfecting it.
Title: Re: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: matzilla on Nov 22, 2020, 08:34 AM: just use a threaded eye and a stopper - no reason to over complicate it....or attach a marcum style transducer arm
Title: Re: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 22, 2020, 08:40 AM: You may be able to use a piece of PVC w/end cap bolted/screwed to the base then add a Vexilar arm.

https://store.vexilar.com/transducer-support-arm.html
Title: Re: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: Mrpike1973 on Nov 22, 2020, 11:11 AM: Thanks everyone can't wait to get it!
Title: Re: Can this modification be done to a helix 5?
Post by: matt12 on Nov 22, 2020, 11:39 AM: Buy and attach the marcum arm. Love those things. Also take the float off if you get the arm. Just gets in the way.