Mounting Options Available

Sub Plate Mounting Systems

The sub plate mounting system represents one of the most popular choices for Alumacraft Angler boats. This configuration typically features:

• 8-inch Marine Board or Aluminum baseplates – Provides excellent stability and durability for the downrod
• 48-inch downrod length – Optimal for most Alumacraft boats
• OEM bracket compatibility – Easy assembly of transducer to downrod.
• Integrated handle – Allows for easy aiming of the scanning sonar transducer.
• Pole clips – Optional Secure storage when moving at high speed across the lake
• Transducer cover – Optional Protection during transport and storage

Bracket Clamp Systems

For anglers who prefer a more versatile mounting approach, bracket clamp systems offer excellent flexibility:

• 10-inch Marine Board or Aluminum baseplate – Compact yet sturdy design
• 48-inch downrod length – Optimal for most Alumacraft boats
• Quick-release clamp mechanism – Easy installation and removal adjustable to ensure downrod goes straight into the water.
• Handle integration – Allows for easy aiming of the scanning sonar transducer 
• Pole clips – Optional Secure storage when moving at high speed across the lake
• Transducer cover – Optional Protection during transport and storage

Baseplate Material Options

Choosing the right baseplate material is crucial for long-term performance and durability on your Alumacraft Angler boat.

Marine Board Baseplates

Marine board is the light duty option for holding the downrod at the side of the boat.

• Exceptional water resistance – Will not rot, warp, or deteriorate
• Inexpensive
• Lightweight yet strong – Ideal for use in water that is generally free of underwater obstacles.   
• Available in 8-inch 10-inch and 12-inch sizes – Accommodate different alumacraft boat mounting and gunnel configurations

Aluminum Baseplates

For maximum durability and professional appearance, aluminum baseplates offer:

• Heavy duty – Perfect for applications where the water fished is full of stumps and obsticals  
• Professional appearance – Matches Alumacraft’s aluminum construction
• Long-term reliability – Withstands harsh marine environments and will not break rot or become damaged.

Transducer Compatibility Guide

Modern fish finders offer various scanning sonar transducer technologies, and your Alumacraft Angler downrod system will accommodate your specific needs with all transducer types.

Garmin LVS34 (Multiview) Mounting:

These advanced transducers provide excellent underwater imaging:  Fishing specialties suggests using a simple ball bracket to use Forward/Down and Perspective views.  Simple to set and provides further impact protection as it will yeild on overpressure.

• Wide-angle live sonar coverage – See more of what’s going on below your boat using any of the three views available with this transducer (Forward Down or Perspective view).
• High-resolution imaging – Beautiful clear sonar returns will actually let you identify different fish on structure using a stable downrod system that will not turn on its own due to flowing water pressure as the boat moves.
• Versatile mounting options – Downrod systems are Compatible with most boat mounting tracks, rails tubes, gunnels.

Garmin LVS34 in Forward/Down modes only

Perfect for anglers who want to see both ahead and below:  Fishing specialties suggests the use of a simple U bracket for mounting the transducer.  This bracket will only allow forward view and perspective view.

• Dual-direction scanning – Forward-looking and down-imaging capabilities using a simple U bracket mounting on the bottom of the pole/downrod.
• Stable downrod pole helps increase fish-finding ability – Locate fish while moving.  U bracket mounting prevents downrod turning different directions due to offset water pressure pushing on the transducer thus turning the downrod.
• Structure identification – Better stability of the downrod will yeild better returns that will in turn help the angler understand what is going on and what fish are below the surface.

Garmin LVS32 (Multiview) mounting

A proven technology for reliable fish detection: Fishing specialties suggests using a simple ball bracket to use the LVS2 in Forward/Down or Perspective views.  Simple to set and provides further impact protection as it will yeild on overpressure.

• Wide-angle live sonar coverage – See more of what’s going on below your boat using any of the three views available with this transducer (Forward Down or Perspective view).
• High-resolution imaging – Beautiful clear sonar returns will actually let you identify different fish on structure using a stable downrod system that will not turn on its own due to flowing water pressure as the boat moves.
• Versatile mounting options – Downrod systems are Compatible with most boat mounting tracks, rails tubes, gunnels.

Lowrance Active Target 1 and 2 (Multiview):

These advanced transducers provide excellent underwater imaging:  Fishing specialties suggests using a simple ball bracket to use Forward/Down and Scout views.  Simple to set and provides further impact protection as it will yeild on overpressure.

• Wide-angle live sonar coverage – See more of what’s going on below your boat using any of the three views available with this transducer (Forward Down or Perspective view).
• High-resolution imaging – Beautiful clear sonar returns will actually let you identify different fish on structure using a stable downrod system that will not turn on its own due to flowing water pressure as the boat moves.
• Versatile mounting options – Downrod systems are Compatible with most boat mounting tracks, rails tubes, gunnels.

Lowrance Eagle Eye Sonar:

These advanced transducers provide affordable, excellent underwater imaging:  Fishing specialties suggests using a U bracket to use the transducer in a more Forward or angled Down views. 

• adjustable angle scanning – Forward-looking or a more “down-imaging” capabilities using a simple U bracket mounting on the bottom of the pole/downrod.
• Stable downrod pole helps increase fish-finding ability – Locate fish while moving.  U bracket mounting prevents downrod turning different directions due to offset water pressure pushing on the transducer thus turning the downrod.
• Structure identification – Better stability of the downrod will yeild better returns that will in turn help the angler understand what is going on and what fish are below the surface.

Humminbird Live 1 and 2 Sonar:

These advanced transducers provide excellent underwater imaging:  Fishing specialties suggests using a Post end bracket on the downrod to use the transducer in a Forward Down or Landscape views. 

• Adjustable angle scanning – Using the Post end bracket mounting on the bottom of the pole/downrod the user can easily move the transducer through its views using Humminbirds normal bracketing.
• Stable downrod pole helps increase fish-finding ability – Locate fish while moving.  Post bracket mounting prevents downrod turning different directions due to offset water pressure pushing on the transducer thus turning the downrod.
• Structure identification – Better stability of the downrod will yeild better returns that will in turn help the angler understand what is going on and what fish are below the surface.