Broken transducer cable on MK-PD.. Never Again!

[Crappie Kid]

After my third break I put a set of RCA jacks on the Lowrance transducer cable that is hanging in my Minnkota Power Drive.

Many times I could not hear the motor turning when I unintentially stepped on the foot pad and after 360 degrees os so I would rip the cable in 2.

I soldered in a pair of real nice gold plated RCA jacks from Radio Shack and covered each end up with shrink tubing. It looks great and performs perfectly.

I don't recall who suggested that but thanks!

The Kid

[Sunshine]

are the rca jacks water proof?

[eyewitness]

One thing I was just told (after going through two transducers) is to NOT tie strap them to the shaft. Use #88 waterproof electrical tape instead. That way, if your head spins around the tape will give long before the cable stretches or breaks.

[Sunshine]

ttt

[Tom P]

Sunshine, they might be, if you use die electric silicone/grease.

[Paul Dickson]

I used a nylon clamp which is secured to the bolt which holds the head of the motor to the shaft. Just pull it out, add the clamp and tighten. I can't remember but may have used a longer SS bolt. Anyway, put some silicone grease inside the clamp and the cable will slip away if needed but held securely when there is no pressure.

Paul

[Crappie Kid]

I have added dielectric grease to the gold plated RCA jacks. Since my cable was broke once again I decided to use the RCA jacks. Next time I will consider the other ideas brought forth here.

Thanks guys and gals,

The Kid