transducer mounting question

huntinglabs · 01-12-2002, 07:15 PM

Putting a new fishfinder and speedometer tansducers on my boat.
Which one should go closest to the centerline? Does it make a difference?
The directions do not make any reference to this.
Thanks

Jim

Screaminreelron · 01-12-2002, 08:03 PM

Try to keep your speed one in deep water when your at full throttle, so it will read.

blubeast · 01-12-2002, 08:24 PM

go to several manfucturer's websites... many have useful FAQ sections with illustrations.

ZACKYDAD · 01-12-2002, 08:33 PM

Huntinglabs,hows the new boat doing?Have you taken it out yet? :smile:

bajaspecial · 01-12-2002, 09:18 PM

Been here, done that!...great info here...

http://www.ifish.net/cgi-local/ultim...c&f=1&t=007228

Grass Hopper · 01-14-2002, 07:37 AM

The closer your transducer is to the engine the more feedback you will get. So mount the speed wheel towards center and the other on the outside.

Beer Waggin · 01-14-2002, 10:40 AM

Labs,
What kind of boat are you mounting it to?
It's best to mount the tranducer in the lowest possible spot. If you are mounting it on a sled, locate the tranducer at the bottom of the bracket that's welded to the boat and then mount the speed sensor above it. It's far more important to have your tranducer in the water.