STEP 1:
Choosing a Mounting Location
To obtain the best
performance, the transducer should be mounted in a location
where the water flow beneath the hull is aeration and
turbulence-free. Try to mount the transducer as close to the
centerline of the boat as possible. Consult the boat
manufacturer for the best in-hull transducer placement. If
this information is unavailable, follow the guidelines below
.
A
On a single drive
outboard or inboard/outboard boat, mount on the starboard
side at least 4" beyond the radius of the propeller.
B
On a twin outboard or
inboard/outboard boat, mount between the drives, making
certain that the transducer is not directly in front of
either drive or propeller (avoid aligning directly in
line with the bottom of the boat if the hull comes to a
point).
C
On an inboard boat,
mount as far to the port or starboard as possible so that
the propeller turbulence does not effect the performance of
the sensor.
D
On a single jet drive
boat, mount on the starboard side at least 4” outside the
intake grate.
E
On twin jet drive
boats, mount on the center line, between the intake grates
(avoid aligning directly in line with the bottom of the
boat if the hull comes to a point).
F
On sailboats, mount
on the starboard side at least 6" outside the keel.
G
On pontoon boats and
catamarans, mount on the starboard hull at least 2" outside
the hull protector or centerline.
H
On PWC's, mount on
the starboard side, at least 2" outside the intake grate.
STEP
2:
Mounting and
Adjusting
Align the included
shims to achieve a slight angle as per the picturee below.
To prevent aeration, NEVER position the transducer in a
manner that the Leading Edge (bow) is LOWER than the
Trailing.
