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Installation
Installation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer or
Low-Profile Transducer
The installation process for these two types is almost the same. Detailed
instructions for this installation will be included with the transducer. In this
section, we will note just a few important points.
1.
Earlier we listed three general rules for placing transducers. All of
these rules apply when you are mounting a thru-hull or low profile
transducer. Here are some other rules for selecting the best mount-
ing location:
For planing hulls – Install in the flat planing area near the stern.
Always install forward of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
For small displacement hulls – Install near the centerline of the hull
and 1/3 of the way forward from the stern. Always install forward of
the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
For large displacement hulls – Install near the centerline of the hull
and 1/3 of the way aft from the bow. Always install forward of the
propeller(s) and shaft(s).
For sailboats – Install forward of the leading edge of the keel, to one
side and near the centerline of the hull.
Fig. 2-7
Installing the
Sidelooker
Transducer
