3.3 Selecting a location
Warnings and cautions
Important:
Before proceeding, ensure that you have read and understood the warnings and
cautions provided in the
section of this document.
Location requirements
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your single transducer or split-pair
transducers.
For best performance, transducers should be installed in a location with the least turbulence and
aeration.
Important:
Do NOT install transducers in-line with trailer rollers, your vessel’s engine intake or
discharge openings.
• Transducers should be installed as close to the center line of the vessel as possible.
Vessel
Hull type
1
Outboard or I/O (planing hull)
Mount forward and to the side of the propeller(s).
2
Inboard (planing hull)
Mount forward of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
3
Stepped hull (planing hull)
Mount on the first step as far aft as possible.
4
Displacement hull
Mount approximately 1/3 of the way along the length of the hull, measured along the
waterline.
5
Fin keel
Mount forward of the keel, ensuring that the keel will not obstruct the transducers
wide beam width.
6
Full keel
Mount away from the keel at a location with minimum dead rise, ensuring that the keel
will not obstruct the transducers wide beam width.
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