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3. Don’t mount the transducer directly behind strakes or ribs on the
bottom of the hull. Typically, a good location on aluminum boats is
between the ribs closest to the engine.
4. Once you determine the best location for the transducer, hold the
bracket against the transom. The transducer should be roughly
parallel to the ground. The bottom of the hull should be about
halfway between the centerline of the transducer and its bottom.
(See the illustration below.)
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
POOR LOCATION
POOR LOCATION
POOR LOCATION
POOR LOCATION
POOR LOCATION
POOR ANGLE
POOR ANGLE
POOR ANGLE
POOR ANGLE
POOR ANGLE
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
GOOD LOCATION
Mark the transom in the center of each slot in the transducer bracket.
Now drill one hole in the center of each slot. Use #12 stainless steel
screws (not included) to loosely attach the brackets to the transom.
5. Adjust the transducer and bracket so that the front of the transducer
is slightly lower than the back. See the section on fish arches in this
manual for proper transducer angles. Tighten all screws. Clamp the
transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer. This will
prevent the transducer from entering the boat should it be knocked
off at high speed.
