Boat questions!
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alcaucin
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ok, looking at your picture I would say that it is set too low. The transducer should be level with the bottom of the hull and there should be minimum gap between the leading edge of the transducer and the hull otherwise it will create turbulence . I think you can buy a wedge to bridge the gap if needed. I am not an expert but it is just what I have read, apparently hummingbirds are noted for this problem , don't know what make yours is.
Tonygdodds
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It's a garmin echomap 50s
I might resort to my idea of making some sort of telescopic bracket so that I can adjust height until I get the best position.
The once that's found I can make a more permanent fix
Tonygdodds
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Tonygdodds
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Gonna need it!
Getting a bit peed off with this boat. Thinking its time to treat myself to a new one!
alcaucin
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I know, they can get you down, but don't let it beat you. It will look different tomorrow. Don't know if you looked at it while you were motoring , but there is something they call a roosters tail that appears if the transducer gap from the hull is too big. have you noticed it at all? also the transducer should be parallel to the water when on the plane otherwise it will actually be lower than the hull and create it's own turbulence so you should curl it up slightly to compensate.
Tonygdodds
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I havnt noticed this roosters tail thing,
I did adjust different angles with slight improvements but still not thrilled with the end result, maybe I'm expecting too much!!
Boat handles ok & goes like stink but the low transom has me paranoid! Was wanting to raise it to stop swamping which is usually an issue on a heavy sea or/and when throttling off, bilge pump sorts it ok but what if that fails!!!
Also want an outboard to charge my battery so I have constant vhf power plotter fish finder etc even though I take a spare battery & both are charged before setting off
The only disadvantage of selling up is this boat goes straight into my garage so it's always dry & secure & I can set it up ready to tow away without having to pack things in on the morning
Paul_h
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Tonydodds
there is a lot of transom mounting transducers on youtube, if you haven't looked yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhyweNC4D6g
i suspect you already have looked but, the location of the tranny is there any through hull or water scoops behind it on the hull that might cause turbulence across the face of your transducer, you need clean water.
mount it away from strakes.
best of luck
hope it helps
Paul
there is a lot of transom mounting transducers on youtube, if you haven't looked yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhyweNC4D6g
i suspect you already have looked but, the location of the tranny is there any through hull or water scoops behind it on the hull that might cause turbulence across the face of your transducer, you need clean water.
mount it away from strakes.
best of luck
hope it helps
Paul
alcaucin
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tonygdodds
I have just fitted a vsr to mine so that I can have two batteries that can be charged and the starter battery will only be used as a starter and the other will run the aux. very easy to install and does away with the manual isolation switch. Cuts out any chance of forgetting to switch to the right battery. total cost around £50 if you do it yourself.
I have just fitted a vsr to mine so that I can have two batteries that can be charged and the starter battery will only be used as a starter and the other will run the aux. very easy to install and does away with the manual isolation switch. Cuts out any chance of forgetting to switch to the right battery. total cost around £50 if you do it yourself.
