Transom Transducer Installation

(1197c SI Combo models only)

If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer, use the procedures in this section. There are two pieces to the transducer mount assembly: the pivot, and the bracket. Your transducer comes with a two- piece metal and plastic bracket assembly. There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are:

•Determine transducer mounting location

•Mount the bracket to the boat

•Attach the pivot to the transducer

•Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket

•Adjust the running position of the transducer

•Route the transducer cable

•Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation.

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Stepped Hull

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rivets

Strakes

Step

Rib

Transom

 

Hull

 

To determine transducer mounting location:

NOTE: If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise, trolling motor installation may be an option. See Trolling Motor Transducer Installation for more information.

1.First, determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the best location:

• It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water. As a boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and the thrust of the propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes

Deadrise Angle

or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the

 

 

immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers

 

create more turbulence on the port side. On outboard or

 

inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer

 

at least 15" (380 mm) to the side of the propeller(s).

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