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Location: Sycamore, IL | I just purchased a Hummingbird 898cSi for my Tuffy Esox LTD and was wondering if anyone had pictures or advice on where on the transom to install the transducer. I want to make sure I do it right the first time! Also, I am thinking about getting the RAM mount with the 2 1/4" ball do you think that is overkill? Thanks in advance for all of your help...
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| Consider using two transducers with a Y-cable split. You can put the expensive SI transducer on the transom up above the bottom edge so it's protected from hitting anything but below the idle-speed water line so it gets readings. Install a shoot-through high-speed transducer inside the boat for standard sonar readings while running at speed. This is standard practice on most bass-style boats.
http://walleye.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1...
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Location: Cohasset, MN | I had a similar question on my FishHawk last year. Don't know if it's any help. I had to install my transducer on one of those plastic boards so the beam would clear the livewell inlet screen. Without it, my port side signal was inconsistent.
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Just make sure it's got a clear shot on each side. It has to be unopstructed or you'll see it on your screen.
As for the 2.25 mount, they're what I use. It comes down to the water you fish and weight of your units. If you fish big water, big waves, the smaller mount will usually have issues with larger units. I did run a 25C, and then an HDS8 on the smaller mounts for a while on LSC, but changed to the 2.25, and they do hold much better. But if you're on small water and don't take a beating, the smaller mounts will hold. Some say they won't, but they held my 25 and 8 in everything but very rough water. |
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