Transducer Location

1.The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference will show on the sonar’s display in the form of ran- dom lines or dots whenever the boat is moving and can completely mask the sonar image at high speed.

2.The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down, if possible.

3.Make certain the chosen location doesn’t interfere with the boat’s trailer. Also, don’t mount it closer than about one foot from the engine’s lower unit. This will prevent cavitation interference with the propeller. Typi- cally, the transducer should be mounted as far down on the transom as possible. This increases the chance that it will remain in the water at high speed or sharp turns, and reduces the possibility of air bubble interference (cavitation).

4.Don’t mount the transducer directly behind strakes or ribs on the bot- tom of the hull. Typically, a good location on aluminum boats is be- tween the ribs closest to the engine. The port (left) side of the transom is preferred for mounting the transducer, however, if this is not pos- sible, the starboard (right) side can be used, usually with good results.

CAUTION!

CLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TO

TRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THIS

WILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCER

FROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT IS

KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.

GOOD LOCATION	RIBS ON

ALUMINUM

BOATS

POOR LOCATION

POOR ANGLE

GOOD LOCATION