great, thanks! that clarifies my thinking
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| Author: | chefred112 [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | rpengr [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | chefred112 [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
perfect man...thanks for the tips! you mean basically just on the opposite side of the speedo sensor right? |
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| Author: | rpengr [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
chefred112 wrote: perfect man...thanks for the tips! you mean basically just on the opposite side of the speedo sensor right? Yes, that would work fine. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
chefred112 wrote: perfect man...thanks for the tips! you mean basically just on the opposite side of the speedo sensor right? That is exactly how I determined the location of mine, and it works great. |
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| Author: | chefred112 [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | chefred112 [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
Also, the 3M 5200/4200 screw sealer I can just get at home depot? |
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| Author: | chefred112 [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | LouC [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | chefred112 [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
great, thanks! that clarifies my thinking
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| Author: | rpengr [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
LouC wrote: 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. 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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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
chefred112 wrote: 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... 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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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
chefred112 wrote: 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... 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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| Author: | chefred112 [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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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| Author: | chefred112 [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where to install 83/200 Transducer |
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