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Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:29 pm
by bradcox100
I have searched this forum, but I don't see a best location to mount a transducer for my new Lowrance Elite 4 DSI fishfinder.
I see that most people say to mount the transducer on the bracket that goes around the aerator pump on the left toon at the rear. But I saw where one person has mounted the transducer on the transom.
I haven't drilled any holes yet for the transducer. So what does everybody suggest?
Brad
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:38 pm
by BobG
Right bracket. There's no pump there.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:47 pm
by redbeard
BobG wrote:Right bracket. There's no pump there.
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Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:31 pm
by curtiscapk
Since it is a Tracker it probably has a ladder....and no bracket at all.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:15 pm
by lakerunner
Be sure and mount the bracket as close to bottom as possible. Toons make lots of bubbles and disturbed water and transducer needs clean water to work right. Don't tighten so much it won't kick up when it hits something.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:20 pm
by evinrude2stroke
On the bracket. It also has to be level. Your kit should have shims in case you need them. Be sure to use stainless steel hardware.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:46 pm
by lakerunner
evinrude2stroke wrote:On the bracket. It also has to be level. Your kit should have shims in case you need them. Be sure to use stainless steel hardware.
Level on a side to side you mean? It doesn't on vertical because transducer is adjustable
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:43 am
by bradcox100
I think curtiscapk is correct, I can't find a bracket on the right side of my Tracker. So I will mount it on the aerator bracket on the left side. I just wanted to be sure before I start drilling into our new boat, ha.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:25 am
by BobG
bradcox100 wrote:I just wanted to be sure before I start drilling into our new boat, ha.
The first hole is the hardest. After that, it gets easier.
That's like the first time I took a sawzall to the fender openings on my 1995 Suzuki Sidekick (with 33" tires).
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:51 am
by steveiam
I have a tracker also-and it has brackets on both toons.
I have a transducer on both.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:52 am
by curtiscapk
steveiam wrote:I have a tracker also-and it has brackets on both toons.
I have a transducer on both.
with a rear ladder?
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:17 am
by oldcoot
My '03 Suntracker doesn't have a ladder in the rear...so mine is mounted to the right bracket....
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:41 am
by steveiam
curtiscapk wrote:steveiam wrote:I have a tracker also-and it has brackets on both toons.
I have a transducer on both.
with a rear ladder?
Yes Sir--
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:43 am
by steveiam
It is a transducer for down/side imaging and when we are using the ladder we just flip it up.
Re: Best location to mount transducer
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:52 am
by steveiam
Here is a closer shot-
