How to setup the float on a x67 IceMachine?

[coldmark]

I have the x67 from Cabelas with the float, case, etc. The transducer cable moves freely through the float. I assume I need to attach something to the cable to catch on the float so the transducer will stay suspended just below the ice. When I used it yesterday I had to wrap the cable around the unit a few times, otherwise the transducer would have been 3 feet under the ice.

Any ideas?

[Chode2235]

There should be a little black round stopper. Thats what my buddies vex has, not sure on the cabelas pack kit though. I am sure you can pick one up anywhere for a buck or two, or make your own pretty easily too.

Its nice that the cabelas kit has a float though, the standard lowrance suspender kinda sucks. At least mine does.

[Todd_J]

Vex sells just the float stoppers. I am pretty sure you can find them at Gander Mtn et al. I have the M68c and the stopper is a little loose on the 'ducer cable allowing the stopper to slide up and down (and the float). Fasten a zip-tie around the stopper to prevent this.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Its nice that the cabelas kit has a float though, the standard lowrance suspender kinda sucks. At least mine does.

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I tossed that metal rod out and just run the cable through the hole in the suspender arm. That rod is a stupid design.

[perchdog]

i have an x67 from cabelas it came with a yellow float

and 2 zip ties, you put one above the float and one under

-neath, clip off ends, and adjust to proper depth

[cold one sd]

I lost my rubber stopper for my vex and took a fairly hard rubber ball, drilled a hole in it that was smaller than my transducer cable and cut a slot in the ball to the hole. Works good and my grandson didn't miss the ball. I replaced it later.

[coldmark]

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i have an x67 from cabelas it came with a yellow float

and 2 zip ties, you put one above the float and one under

-neath, clip off ends, and adjust to proper depth

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Thanks perchdog,

I went home at lunch and saw the 2 zip ties in the box. I thought they'd have something more custom than zip ties, but I guess they'll work. I was thinking of using a heavy duty rubberband to hold a small piece of wood (or chunk of pencil) above and below the float. A rubber band would be easier to move than a zip tie when the ice starts to get thick. It might hold better too.

Now that I know the design behind it, I can engineer something that will work.

[Kyle Sandberg]

Using those zip ties, just zip the top and bottom of the float, tighter than you think but still loose enough to slide the cable through it. Hope this helps.

[Chode2235]

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Its nice that the cabelas kit has a float though, the standard lowrance suspender kinda sucks. At least mine does.

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I tossed that metal rod out and just run the cable through the hole in the suspender arm. That rod is a stupid design.

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Great idea, thanks for sharing. Its like a 'duh' moment, thanks.

[Nelson380]

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I tossed that metal rod out and just run the cable through the hole in the suspender arm. That rod is a stupid design.

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Me too. It works well.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Its nice that the cabelas kit has a float though, the standard lowrance suspender kinda sucks. At least mine does.

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I tossed that metal rod out and just run the cable through the hole in the suspender arm. That rod is a stupid design.

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Here's a photo of my set-up for those with the Lowrance package. The cable fits in the arm really well.

[redbandit]

Ralph sweet set-up, looks like i've got another project. I'll be sure to include the Ralph trademark.

For the float question. I picked up the vex (Shhh don't tell) float kit at Fleet Farm and trimmed the foam down to size.

[Todd_J]

Now that is what I'm talking about Chief! That to me looks like the IDEAL setup. Thanks for posting a pic!