Cover my unit!

[Wampuscat]

I have a small unit :wink: lowrance elite dsi I don't think you can detach it from the boat very easily, while parked in the driveway I would like a cover for it. Suggestions? Thought about finding some material and having the wife sew one.

 

[redbug]

cant you just remove the head unit? most head units can be removed easily.
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[johnnybassboat]

I have a small unit :wink: lowrance elite dsi I don't think you can detach it from the boat very easily, while parked in the driveway I would like a cover for it. Suggestions? Thought about finding some material and having the wife sew one.

Check Cabelas they have covers for small fishfinders. I have two and I think they are made of neoprene. they have a few different sizes. I keep mine on whenever it is sitting outside.

 

[erictetterton]

i have a mark 4 DSI and it is very easy to remove. I store mine out of the elements so it will last

 

[crazymanme2]

I sewed up my own cover.

 

[Wampuscat]

I have the elite 4x desk sonar unit, I don't think it's easily removed.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

Lowrance makes a cover for the Elite 4 series.

https://www.mountguys.com/Lowrance_Protective_Cover_for_Elite_4_Mark_4_p/000-10495-001.htm

 

[thudpucker]

You can make a lot of incredible things out of the HDPE (plastic buckets etc) with a little experience.

 

[Wampuscat]

What material did you use? My wife is pretty handy with a sewing machine. thanks!

I sewed up my own cover.

 

[tnriverluver]

I have the elite 4x desk sonar unit, I don't think it's easily removed.

Unplug the cable, pull up on the black funky shaped back that is spring loaded and it pops right off the base. Takes about 5 seconds from start to finish to remove. Reverse to install. Place the palm of your hand on the top of the unit facing the front. Where your fingers land squeeze and pull up. The back of the units slide up!

 

[crazymanme2]

What material did you use? My wife is pretty handy with a sewing machine. thanks!

I used some left over cordura with a small bungee sewed in a pocket around the bottom to keep it on while going down the road.

 

[Wampuscat]

So... i feel like an idiot. all this time i did not think i could easily disconnect the head. Takes about 2 seconds. Thank you tnriverluver.

 

[tnriverluver]

So... i feel like an idiot. all this time i did not think i could easily disconnect the head. Takes about 2 seconds. Thank you tnriverluver.

You are welcome! I went through the same thing since the owners manual is useless with these units. I actually had to Google it myself to find out how LOL and I am pretty mechanically and technically minded!