Livescope Pole Mount Build with PVC and Setup (Episode 10)

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Livescope Pole Mount Build with PVC and Setup (Episode 10)

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Wanting a pole mount that allows the transducer wire to pass through, I came up with this easy and simple design. It requires 1.25' piping to fit the wire and run through a 2" pipe with couplings. You will need to reduce the bottom to a 1" pipe if you are using any of the Garmin transducer mounts. While I had draw out a general design ahead of time, the final design was assembled at Home Depot while searching for parts and just seeing what works. Many of the materials in this build are scraps and the RAM Mount was given to me. If you are purchasing a new RAM Mount for this build, you might be better off just purchasing a pre-made pole. There are plenty on the market under $200 that are ready to go and can be custom fit to your boat. There are also other ways to mount this pole, even with PVC, using t-couplings and a rod or pole for a base for the assembly to slide on and off. Part of the fun in these builds is working through the problems and developing your own design. Thanks for watching!
Diagram and Parts List
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@gogetemtv5004 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks awesome!!!! I just got my livescope and this is by far the best video I’ve seen so far!!!

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s actually held up great after a years use. Appreciate you watching. You’re going to love the scope and not just for catching. I’ve learned a great deal about fish behavior and love using it to “treasure hunt.” It’ll make your home lake seem like a brand new lake.

@fjin1 3 жыл бұрын

This looks extremely well made !

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@danwagoner4948 Жыл бұрын

Loved your into into the video with your kids...

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ronaldphillips8750 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the video and learned a lot. Looks like you have a good set up and nice boat. Thanks again.

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. No problem. Hope to get some more perspective footage this weekend for bass fishing.

@razorbak6783 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff brother....tight lines!!!!

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

@eddiebob2408 Жыл бұрын

Thx for your video! I heard you say you "might get a new ball for up front". If I may make a suggestion, look at the "Venzo bike repair stand" that bike mechanics use instead of a Ball mount. It will easily hold a 2" pole. And a 1 1/2" pvc pipe will fit inside a 2" pvc pipe with hardly any play... It's how I made my mount, fwiw. If I may, I'll explain how I build my pole mount. I made 2 actually because my Buddy needed a better one, so I made him one too. So I bought a 10' section of 2", and a 10' 1 1/2". I had 3' of 1" in my scrap that I used. I'll use 18" or so of it for handle, and 10" or so for the joining to the 1 1/2" pipe at the bottom to hold the Garmin mount. I needed: 1-Charlotte Pipe 1-1/2-in x 1-in 330 Psi Schedule 40 White Reducing Tee PVC Tee. Item #22737 Model #PVC 02400 5850 at Lowe's for my store price of $5.23. (I got 2 of them). This will go on the Top of the inside 1 1/2" pipe, and the 1" part of it I glued the 18" 1" handle straight into it. (works great). Your wiring will come out the top of this joint. Also need: 1-1 1/2" to 1" Bushing for the lowest part of the pole,,,Lowe's Item #23917 Model #PVC 02107 1150 for $2.27. Take this Bushing and glue it to a 10" or whatever piece of 1", and glue other end to the lower end of your 1 1/2" pipe. I also drilled a 1" or so hole above this Garmin 1" mount pipe in the 1 1/2" section. I then cut about a 9" long slot with a hacksaw leading out from this 1" hole. I put the Garmin connecting wire thru this hole,,,and out the Top end of the 1 1/2" pipe. 'How to clamp pipes and keep tension',,,I used a hose clamp from Autozone,,,Varese 1 3/4in to 2 3/4in EZ Hose Clamp 2 Pack Part # EZ36BK SKU # 862122 for $4.99. They are behind the counter,,on wall. Has a 'thumb screw' to tighen it. Ok, How do I get the 2" pipe to clamp tight to the 1 1/2"??? First I should should have said I made the 2" outside pipe 4' long, and I made the 1 1/2" pipe 5' long(sorry, that should have been first in the instructions). Cut some 1/4" slots about 3" long on the top of the 2" pipe. Make about 6 slots. I made them 1/4" wide or so, 3" long....and go all around the top of the pipe. I used a hack saw and a pair of pliers to twist out the little plastic slot waste. Your clamp will go over these slots and will tighten down against the 1 1/2" pipe is inside the 2" pipe, and the clamp will keep transducer snug. Buy a roll of camoflage Duct tape from Wally World, instead of painting it. I wrapped the camo tape around and around like a barber pole but can do it longways down the pipe is probably faster. I have $120 in parts in this build with the Venzo mount. I also built the second mount with a cheaper bike mount called 'Clothink' on Amazon for $37.99. There IS a problem with this one though; it will not quite open up 2" . I am having to build a little piece of wood about 1 1/4" by 2 1/2" x same thickness of clamp mounting and drill a couple 1/4" holes and add it to the clamping fulcrum part of this clamp. i.e. Ya gotta modify this thing to make it open up more than 2". The mod works though and this mount works just fine, and is $50 less overall cost. I have $70 in this build with the 'Clothink' model...or, you can go buy a fancy dancy one from Corn Pone? Crappie No Doubt About It is a good one,,,for sure, for $650 or so. Mine's camo and looks way, way better. Sorry, I don't do videos. Tooo old and don't know how, nor wanna learn. Can't take and post pics either. Ain't in it for the money,,,just helping out other poor boys like me. I hope you can figure this build out. Heck, I'm going to ask my local bait shop if he wants me to build him a few to sell for $200. Start a new business, huh.

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll look it up!

@FB-sp5ex 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice my friend 👍🏻

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dewoinepps3637 Жыл бұрын

I like this idea was wondering if I could get the parts list for it please sir

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching. This should have the measurements and everything. drive.google.com/file/d/1en-PTX6RYu-4EgqBzvvkq_OiI-xU1Qup/view

@1965chillwill 3 жыл бұрын

Can u put list of parts and sizes for project,nice work

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Will do! I literally pieced it together at Home Depot. They usually have a scrap or precut section. You save money buying it longer sections, but since I was using different widths, I opted for the smaller pieces. I will have to go measure it out, but have been meaning to anyways. Keep in mind, these are just rough measurements. I will post them in the video and reply here when I get it together. Thanks for watching!

@jimrachelhicks7433 Жыл бұрын

I like the mount you made. Do you have a detailed list of materials and lengths of your pvc pieces ? I want tomaybe have a more detailed breakdown of your build if possible... thanks in advance. Jim

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

Here is the link to a diagram of the pole with a parts list. drive.google.com/file/d/1en-PTX6RYu-4EgqBzvvkq_OiI-xU1Qup/view?usp=sharing

@Moose2888 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build. I like to get some measurements of the pipe lengths please. Thx

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

drive.google.com/file/d/1en-PTX6RYu-4EgqBzvvkq_OiI-xU1Qup/view?usp=sharing

@mokush4me412 3 жыл бұрын

Nice..What paint did you use and did you have to scuff up the pvc a little with sandpaper first?

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think it was Rust-oleum Painter's Touch 2X flat black. I did sand most of it. In fact, I forgot to rough up the handle and it has gotten scrapped up easily. However, I also sprayed a clear sealer on it, but can't remember the brand. I did about 3 coats of paint with 2 coats of sealer. I was afraid to do more or too much of the sealer because it dissolved or smudged the paint if put on too thick. I don't know if it helped or not. Might be a wasted extra step.

@ronaldphillips8750 3 жыл бұрын

Does your transducer clear the bottom of the boat? Are you able to see 3 foot water on the the other side of the boat from the mounted side? I am in the process of planning a installation like yours and I did not know how low to mount to be able to see crappie on bed. Thanks

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

I have it past where my boat starts to curve upwards and it clears the hull. With the forward view, there is a section of the beam that goes up and will be off the graph, which probably would catch the boat. While it doesn’t make too much a difference that I can tell, I can’t say if that would bounce off and cause any interference. I don’t notice any difference from turning it to the other side past the boat. It definitely doesn’t affect seeing beds on the bottom. Forward view does better deeper regardless. I haven’t been shallow much since I’ve had it, because I just got it late fall. I am anxious to mark bream beds this summer with the perspective mode though in shallow water.

@ronaldphillips8750 3 жыл бұрын

@@InItfortheLimit Thanks

@johnhuheey5336 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, and I really like the Garmin Logo your wife did for you. Can you tell me how she did it? My wife's a crafter and maybe my better half can do it too...:)

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

She just used her silhouette machine. It cuts out vinyl. You can do the same with a cricket machine. Didn’t take her but a a few minutes.

@mikejackson4055 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the white piece under your graph to cover existing holes

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

This is the one I ordered through Bass Pro. However, they also make larger ones from other suppliers. Look up stern savers and you will find other options. I personally like the thickness of this one and the holes on the back allow for a solid hold for the epoxy. I also bolted mine simply because I had the hole there already, but it isn’t necessary once it fully cures. https ://www.basspro.com/shop/en/stern-saver-mini-transducer-mounting-system

@mikejackson4055 3 жыл бұрын

@@InItfortheLimit thanks for the info

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikejackson4055, no problem. Thanks for watching!

@jesseziems Жыл бұрын

Do you think that your setup will hold up while trolling at 2.3 mph?

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

It depends on what size RAM mount you are using. I have the 2” ball and it holds when trolling. I’ve had it up 5mph or so but the issue is spin of the pole usually. I have mine set to spin easily, but you can torque the ubolts to make a more snug fit. I’ve thought about making it to where I can lock it on place, but I’m usually scanning when trolling along looking for beds, so the handle is in my hand.

@jesseziems Жыл бұрын

@@InItfortheLimit Does the pole bend to much or fairly straight when trolling?

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

@@jesseziems the pole holds up, but if your RAM mount isn’t big enough, it will twist, even under heavy torque.

@iamremy-kl3xm 3 жыл бұрын

why your pole is so far away from your bow? trolling motor interference?

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

I put it in the middle so it's easier to for those in the back to use. I still might put a base up front as well, which is why I went with the RAM mount. I can just add a ball up front for it. When I am alone, I think I will like it up front more. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

@iamremy-kl3xm 3 жыл бұрын

@@InItfortheLimit Thanks

@noobsearn2die342 Жыл бұрын

Are you still using this set up?

@InItfortheLimit Жыл бұрын

Yes! I will say, searching for cover is much easier from the front. However, this has done its job for my purpose. I did replace the handle because I dropped the original in the lake during a bass tournament, lol.

@leronartis8234 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get the measurements for the parts please

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

Going to try to do a video response today. I'll link the video when I upload it.

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link to a diagram of the pole with a parts list. drive.google.com/file/d/1en-PTX6RYu-4EgqBzvvkq_OiI-xU1Qup/view?usp=sharing

@tomkolb7229 3 жыл бұрын

Why not go up through the bottom with the transducer cable rather than cutting the slot higher up?

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

I would have preferred it to come through the bottom, but the connector required a larger diameter to fit through and mount that came with the transducer only accommodated the smaller diameter. There are other mounts you might could get, but I was using the perspective mount from Garmin. I also didn't want to spend anymore on the build. Once you get over $150 or so, you can find a nice already made pole from Fishing Specialities that runs about $200.

@tomkolb7229 3 жыл бұрын

@@InItfortheLimit Makes sense. Thanks.

@leronartis8234 2 жыл бұрын

what would it cost for you to build me one and yes I'm serious

@InItfortheLimit 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry. I was on vacation. I actually designed it in the middle of Home Depot, lol. I’ll be doing Father’s Day with my dad tomorrow, but will try to get the measurements on Monday. You can adjust the bottom to fit your boat. I’m also looking to change the handle. I didn’t glue it so I can rotate it when I stow it away while traveling. However, I lost it in the middle of a bass tournament my daughter was fishing. I made another one that will float, but would like something that can be tightened and loosened for adjustments.

@fjin1 3 жыл бұрын

This looks extremely well made !

@InItfortheLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!