Mounting SI on MX 1825
danmuskyman
Posted 3/7/2016 6:29 PM (#808923)
Subject: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Madison, WI
Anyone running SI on a Skeeter MX1825? If so where did u mount the transducer? I attached 2 pics, should I mount it way down by the plug or up by the temp senser?

Thanks - Dan



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muskyhunter47
Posted 3/7/2016 6:56 PM (#808927 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Minnesota
Mine is by your temp above the drain plug
danmuskyman
Posted 3/7/2016 7:31 PM (#808933 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Madison, WI
So up on the main transom, not down in that set back by the drain plug correct?
muskyhunter47
Posted 3/7/2016 7:38 PM (#808935 - in reply to #808933)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Minnesota
Yes
ranger618
Posted 3/7/2016 8:28 PM (#808946 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: RE: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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I made a bracket to mount it to my outboard so I didn't have to drill in to the transom.
I'll try to post a picture.
ranger618
Posted 3/7/2016 8:33 PM (#808948 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Sorry I was unable to post a picture.
V18
Posted 3/8/2016 6:55 AM (#808966 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825





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Location: Oregon, WI
Dan,

Mine is where MH47 says, dealer installed. If I'd have seen this while I was at home, I'd sent you a picture. It has to be level and have clear view left and right. If I remember, I'll take a picture and post it when I get home tonight.

Don V
ajconboy
Posted 3/8/2016 12:23 PM (#809026 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: RE: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Mine is also mounted by the temp sensor. Came that way from Skeeter Boat Center.
danmuskyman
Posted 3/8/2016 4:28 PM (#809045 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Madison, WI
Don - send me a picture if you can. Does the outboard get in the way of the picture?
V18
Posted 3/9/2016 7:01 AM (#809084 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825





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Location: Oregon, WI
Here you go Dan.


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danmuskyman
Posted 3/20/2016 1:03 PM (#810587 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Madison, WI
So I got the new helix 9 out for its maiden voyage, and the SI and DI seem to work fine, however I now lose depth at speeds over 8-10 mph? I have the transducer mounted in the location of Dons in the pic above. My other transducer is glassed in and I never had any issues losing depth even at WOT. Any thoughts or help appreciated!
Fishysam
Posted 3/20/2016 5:30 PM (#810613 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Are you running a splitter cable?
danmuskyman
Posted 3/20/2016 6:06 PM (#810619 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825




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Location: Madison, WI
I was not. After talking to a few people and reading some old forums, I just ordered a "y" cable to split my SI and utilize my other ducer that is still glassed in. Hopefully this solves my issue
mtcook16
Posted 3/23/2016 9:33 AM (#810972 - in reply to #808923)
Subject: Re: Mounting SI on MX 1825





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Location: MN
Yes sir, that should be the ticket for you. SI/DI transducers are designed for off-plane readings and are meant to be paired with a high-speed 2d transducer for depth readings on pad. Your SI transducer is likely leaving the water when on plane and since sonar does not shoot through air, you are loosing depth.