How do I properly mount a transducer on a 12 valco v-hull aluminum boat?

[mcump]

I just got a 12ft aluminum boat as described above and I am curious how to mount the transducer (Garmin Striker 4, standard dual beam cone 77hz/200hz chirp). I will only be using a 40lb thrust trolling motor from the rear end of the boat. Will I be able to use a standard kayak mount and put it on the side or does it have to be from the back of the boat? I would like to stay away from drilling holes as much as possible.

 

[GA_Boater]

Mount the transducer on the trolling motor.

 

[MRS]

I just got a 12ft aluminum boat as described above and I am curious how to mount the transducer (Garmin Striker 4, standard dual beam cone 77hz/200hz chirp). I will only be using a 40lb thrust trolling motor from the rear end of the boat. Will I be able to use a standard kayak mount and put it on the side or does it have to be from the back of the boat? I would like to stay away from drilling holes as much as possible.

You can mount any spot you want does not have to be on the transom.

 

[mcump]

You can mount any spot you want does not have to be on the transom.

Okay thanks! I was just nervous about the bubble disturbance that I have been reading

 

[MRS]

Okay thanks! I was just nervous about the bubble disturbance that I have been reading

If your only running a trolling motor should be fine as long as the td is deep enough. I did run a portable ff. Off the back of a 12ft. aluminum for a while and worked out just fine was on a bracket that mounted to the transom but you really can run any where you want to just make sure it is deep enough.

 

[Texasmark]

Shouldn't have any bubbles with a TM for power...too slow to generate such. On mount anywhere I mounted mine inside the boat with a" hard setting" epoxy. You are transmitting sound waves and they travel through aluminum better than through the water....more dense. Only reason not to do that would be with a side looking SONAR. Reason I opted for that the first and being successful all subsequent mountings in different boats was that I fished timber and rough spots and it was always getting hit by this or that.