Thread: Terrova sonar transducer mount

Well, I mounted the shielded HDSI 180 T transducer to my Terrova today. Probably everybody does it this way but I took some pics. I had the cable dangling around like I saw someone mount it on a PD V2. Didn't work out for me. I think I'll like this much better. Had to remove the shaft with motor from the drive to avoid cutting the cable, but it's just one 3/16" screw. :rolleyes: Pull two electrical quick disconnects and voila, it slips right outta' there.












When you get the cable just centered and tight, use a drop of waterproof glue every 6 to 8 inches to hold it there. There's plenty of clearance to slip through the drive. Put 'er back together. And take your time!

Got any solutions for the V2? The shaft slot ain't deep enough.

Flatten the cable?? How deep is it?

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Got any solutions for the V2? The shaft slot ain't deep enough.

Here is the way I mounted my V2:

Thanks for sharing this tip ' Luvin ', I just installed my new riptide and could not figure out a good way to run the wires like I had on my old motorguide unit. After reading your post I went to Lowes and bought some glue and a few other items and in less than 2 hours it was done. Inclluding having to disconnect power from the sonar and re-soldering them back together. Everything worked great and looks awsome. I can't wait to try it out this weekend.

Glad it worked out for you. I don't know about the RipTide model but on the Terrova it's really easy to slide the motor/shaft assembly out through the drive module and do the work without having to do soldering on the sonar cable/plug. It's only one 3/16" screw holding the shaft to the head assy and unplug two wires (one red and one black) from each other. But, either way is good! And looks good!! And mine works just fine, TM and sonar both!

I think Terrova and Riptide ST are simular where as Riptide SP is more like the V-drive. Same screw and two wires to disconect but I had to cut power at the sonar unit in order to feed the transducer cable through the drive. The transducer end was too big to go through. My sonar was already hooked up. Had I been installing a new sonar I would have thread the cables through the drive before hooking up the power. But it looks and works fine in the garage, maybe it will stop raining long enough this weekend for a field test.

Originally Posted by CrappieKrazy

I think Terrova and Riptide ST are simular where as Riptide SP is more like the V-drive. Same screw and two wires to disconect but I had to cut power at the sonar unit in order to feed the transducer cable through the drive. The transducer end was too big to go through. My sonar was already hooked up. Had I been installing a new sonar I would have thread the cables through the drive before hooking up the power. But it looks and works fine in the garage, maybe it will stop raining long enough this weekend for a field test.

Well? How'd it work there Cr Kr?

More bad weather and Super Bowl parties kept me indoors this past weekend but mid 40's and sunshine are forcasted for this weekend. I will let you know first of the week for sure.:D

This thread has got me scrambling and doing a lot of research. I've ordered a new boat (Lund 1675 Pro Guide) with a Terrova trolling motor. I have another boat and will just be transferring over the electronics. I have a Hummingbird 997 (transom mount) and when I compare it's transducer cable with my Lowrance x510c the Lowrance cable is much larger. I don't think the Lowrance cable will work like shown in this thread as biggerjigger noted. I did find another thread where they were swapping ideas. Not sure yet what I'm going to do.