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Hello All,

I just ordered a Lowrance Fishfinder, I bought it mainly to tell depth as the stock in-dash depth gauge no longer works. It comes with the transom mount transducer. I wanted to know where others (with 190 Horizons) have mounted their transducers. Pics if you have would be great and much appreciated.

thanks...fred

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

Mount on the Real Transom, not on the back of the "Extended Planing Surfaces", which would likely introduce a lot of air bubble interference. About 8-12" left or right of the outdrive is fine. Follow instructions for mounting height and angle.

Be sure to seal screw holes with 3M 5200 or 4200.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

perfect man...thanks for the tips! you mean basically just on the opposite side of the speedo sensor right?

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

Yes, that would work fine.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

That is exactly how I determined the location of mine, and it works great.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

thanks for the confirmation...just got my fishfinder and I got no directions on the transducer install...I assume just drill a hole to run the transducer cable from behind the mount? I'll go to Lowrance's site to see if they have more detailed instructions...

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

Also, the 3M 5200/4200 screw sealer I can just get at home depot?

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

Also, will the V angle affect how to mount? do I mount angled with the V or mount in a way that transducer is parallel to water line?

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

You want the bottom surface of the transducer to be parallel to the surface of the water, slightly angled down at the rear. Try not to mount it too close to the prop or right behind a strake; you want it in clean undisturbed water.
My boat had an old Humminbird fish finder and it would lose bottom at speed. I replaced it with a Garmin 441S that holds bottom great at all speeds; gives depth, GPS speed and water temp.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

great, thanks! that clarifies my thinking

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

Actually, I think right behind a strake can be a good spot, because it can be parallel to the surface of the water, and nearly parallel to the surface of the hull (so less spray). This assumes that the strake continues all the way to the transom. The first strake (closest to boat centerline) would have the best (air bubble free) water.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

You will drill the hole for the wire above the waterline... Again look to see where the tube for the speedo enters/exits the hull... Before you drill check for wires and such mounted to the inside of the hull.

To determine the angle to mount I used a straight edge from the out drive transom mount.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

You will drill the hole for the wire above the waterline... Again look to see where the tube for the speedo enters/exits the hull... Before you drill check for wires and such mounted to the inside of the hull.

To determine the angle to mount I used a straight edge from the out drive transom mount.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

ok...based on these pics of my boat...where would you mount? where the arrow is or oval? I also see how the speedo is routed and will do the same..

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi

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95 Four Winns 190 Horizon 5.0 Omc Cobra/VP
93 Malibu Echelon LX

2005 Dodge Ram 392 stroked hemi