Where is the proper placement of transducer?

Transducer placement should be aft and close to the centerline. It needs to be located low enough that the transducer is in the water at all times. Consider items such as the lifting strap placement into the location as well as trailer bunks and rollers if it is a trailered vessel.

Can you have 2 transducers side by side?

While it is not recommended that more than one transducer be run simultaneously, there can be multiple transducers installed on a boat. For best results, two transducers need to have at least a 50 kHz difference in their frequencies to not cause interference.

Where to place transducer on a single drive boat?

The location should be as close to the center of the boat, and on the side prop wash. On most engines, this will be on the starboard (right) side The location should not be in the path of the propeller on single-drive boats. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the performance of the boat and damage the propeller

How do you install a transducer on a West Marine bow?

Installing the Transducer. From outside the hull, thread the cable through the mounting hole. Then push the stem of the transducer through the hole using a twisting motion to squeeze out excess sealant. Take care to align the transducer with the blunt/button/arrow end facing forward toward the bow.

Can a transducer be mounted behind a step?

Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds. 6The transducer must be mounted so that it is parallel with the waterline, but fully submerged in the water during operation.

Can a transducer be left uninstalled on a boat?

Leaving your transducer uninstalled (hanging loose). The only item at this point uninstalled to your boat is your imaging transducer. (b) Place your boat overboard and move it to shallow water so that your lower unit is well above the bottom.

Where is the proper placement of transducer? Transducer placement should be aft and close to the centerline. It needs to be located low enough that the transducer is in the water at all times. Consider items such as the lifting strap placement into the location as well as trailer bunks and rollers if it is…