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transducer mounting

Post by Tellum » 14 Aug 2017, 10:20

hi all
I am going to mount my transducer on my hon-wave t40. i noticed a lot of people use a removable brackets on there sibs. I intend to leave my inflated on the trailer so was going to fit straight to the transom,any one done it ? if so any particular site on the transom better then others? A picture of the location would be appreciated.Tthanks

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Re: transducer mounting

Post by mattswan2512 » 14 Aug 2017, 11:20

Tellum wrote:hi all
I am going to mount my transducer on my hon-wave t40. i noticed a lot of people use a removable brackets on there sibs. I intend to leave my inflated on the trailer so was going to fit straight to the transom,any one done it ? if so any particular site on the transom better then others? A picture of the location would be appreciated.Tthanks
As the back is flat and their are no chines your not exactly limited to position as you would be with a rigid hull boat..... having said that i have never mounted a transducer so im sure more qualified chaps will be along soon
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Re: transducer mounting

Post by kaman » 14 Aug 2017, 21:20

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The transducer for my Garmin echo 300c as pictured on my Honwave 3.5ae.
Drilled pilot holes for the stainless steel screws and sealed them with sika flex.
I did use a G clamp and a piece of wood to play around with different positions until I settled for its current location.
Use the same fish finder on my Honwave t3.8.
I got a 2nd transducer for it but I have to use a removable mount due to the trim tabs at the rear.
The transducer works fine on both sibs at speeds up to around 12 mph before it cannot get a reading due to the sib planing and the turbulence generated by the outboard.

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Re: transducer mounting

Post by Paul » 14 Aug 2017, 21:39

Agree with the above :thumbsup
The best overall position on my current and previous boats is where Kaman's located his .... reduced prop interference, least 'splash back' and data up and until planing speeds.
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Re: transducer mounting

Post by Tellum » 15 Aug 2017, 18:46

Thanks for that,all done . Rod holders done and foam floor mats in place. And a couple hours on the water pretty productive day.its good when work doesn't get in the way .

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