The general rule of thumb is to mount the transducer to the starboard side, which is the down stroke of most single outboard boat propellers (right hand lower unit). This side produces the least amount of turbulence and is most efficient in delivering the best performance.
How deep should a transducer be mounted?
What is the best transducer mounting height? The best transducer mounting height is at the bottom edge of the transom, with the lower surface of the transducer protruding about 1/32 to 1/16 inches below the bottom of the boat.
How far in the water does a transducer need to be?
The transducer should be even with the bottom of the boat or slightly below the bottom. Leading edge (the edge closest to the transom of the boat). One click too high: the transducer is tilted out of the water and cannot maintain a sonar signal.
What is needed to mount a fish finder on a kayak?
If the kayak doesn’t have a transducer pocket, install the transducer on a flexible arm that dangles over the side of the kayak. Or, use silicone adhesive and mount the transducer inside the kayak hull; the signal will shoot through the plastic.
How far away from motor should transducer be?
The ideal mounting location on a boat powered by an outboard or an I/O engine is about 18-24 inches starboard of the engine’s lower unit. If the boat has inboard power, mount the transducer far enough to starboard to clear any propeller turbulence.
Should transducer be submerged?
Note: the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection. If a transducer is detected, the unit will enter “Start Up” or normal operation unless you choose another option.
Does it matter which way your transducer faces?
So the short answer is that no, it doesn’t matter which way you face the “front” of your transducer.. the read out is going to look just the same to you. You do, however, want the BOTTOM of your transducer to face as straight down as you can, within reason.
Should transducer be flush with bottom of boat?
Even when your boat is on plane, the hull will be under the surface ever so slightly. You should place the bottom face of your transducer about flush or slightly below flush of the hull.
Why is my transducer not reading depth?
There are several reasons a transducer might lose a depth reading when travelling at high speeds. It could be related to the transducer’s mounting location, device settings, or the vessel could be outrunning the return signal if it is moving too fast.
