Transducer placement

[bryant99]

Hello everyone, this is my first boat and need some help placing my transducer in the right place . So ....what I have read is that if your prop spins to the right then place it on thr right side etc... so if it spins to the right what happens if I put it on the left side ? Also if I have it 10in away from the propeller is that still to close? These are some areas I was thinking of putting it . The 2 outside ones are 13in away inside is 10. Any help is appreciated.

 

[dingbat]

A right side rotating prop pulls water into the prop and pushes it downwards

The left side of the prop is pushing water up and outwards….and into the transducer

I always keep my prop 2-3” outside the radius of the prop

Does the unit have side scan function?

If so, you will probably need to mount somewhere inside the well

 

[briangcc]

Most are located on the right side of the boat. In your case, I'd suggest between the speedo pickup and the tie down strap.

I wouldn't use the first option at all but that's just me.

 

[bryant99]

A right side rotating prop pulls water into the prop and pushes it downwards

The left side of the prop is pushing water up and outwards….and into the transducer

I always keep my prop 2-3” outside the radius of the prop

Does the unit have side scan function?

If so, you will probably need to mount somewhere inside the well

I dont think it has a side scan . I tried looking for info , just says chirp sonar . It's a garmin striker 4 vivid

 

[bryant99]

Most are located on the right side of the boat. In your case, I'd suggest between the speedo pickup and the tie down strap.

I wouldn't use the first option at all but that's just me.

If I put it there it'll be about 7in from propeller, wouldn't that be to close ? That was going to be my original spot

 

[bryant99]

Most are located on the right side of the boat. In your case, I'd suggest between the speedo pickup and the tie down strap.

I wouldn't use the first option at all but that's just me.

If I put it there it'll be about 7in from propeller, wouldn't that be to close ? That was going to be my original spot

 

[dingbat]

I dont think it has a side scan . I tried looking for info , just says chirp sonar . It's a garmin striker 4 vivid

Basic sounder. You would be Ok anywhere outside the radius of the prop

 

[flashback]

I always keep my prop 2-3” outside the r

If so, you will probably need to mount somewhere inside the well

I always keep my prop 2-3” outside the radius of the prop

Does the unit have side scan function?

If so, you will probably need to mount somewhere inside the well

 

[flashback]

I think he meant transducer

 

[bryant99]

I think he meant transducer

That's what I was figuring.

 

[flashback]

Almost any air bubbles or disturbance will effect an accurate reading. ..

 

[bryant99]

I guess I'll put it on the right side . I was worried about that spot because of the ladder . Worried about people accidentally kicking it . Thank you for the advice .

 

[dingbat]

I guess I'll put it on the right side . I was worried about that spot because of the ladder . Worried about people accidentally kicking it . Thank you for the advice .

Yes, transducer…
No reason you can’t try it on the left side. Just need to put it further outboard. Can’t get too far out or you’ll have issues in turns