Where to mount transducer

[Roger]

Originally Posted by zacs

First question. Where on transom should I mount the transducer?

Take the boat out with a buddy for a test run. While your buddy drives, observe where the "clean" water areas are located. The clean water has no bubbles and no splashback from the motor. Mount the transducer in one of those areas.

[Mr. Sandman]

Zac,

Nice ride!
IMO the above cited location is the best spot. I can't tell from the photo but If there is a strake, step or separation strip that runs along the bottom to the transom.. put the transducer just inboard of that. If you put it outboad you could loose the signal during maneuvers. Inboard of the strake is a region of positive pressure. On the outboard side of the strake can be a turbulent location.

Good luck with everything.

[fishweewee]

I got a little too drunk one night and tried to mount a transducer.

The electric shock was a real kick in the nuts, if you know what I mean.

[capesams]

right through the bottom of the hull about a third of the way from the stern.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by capesams

right through the bottom of the hull about a third of the way from the stern.

Now that's the best way.

[thefishingfreak]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Now that's the best way.

probably has the speed wheel on it too? can't shoot thru the hull with those.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

probably has the speed wheel on it too? can't shoot thru the hull with those.

No speed wheel on my 188c transducer. Gets speed reading thru GPS.
Probably need a diff. transducer to go thru hull though.