Custom transducer mount on my 2024 222SD

[bigphil]

I didn't really see any mounts that I was in love with so this is what I came up with. Printed in ASA filament...may do resin depending on the results. I haven't finished the install all the way and need to fine tune the two bolts length that mount to the ride plate. Overall quite pleased with how it turned out. I might drop it down another .25" - .5" depending on side-vu results. Won't be in the water until next Monday/Tuesday for the first test. Transducer is the Garmin GT52HW-TM. Should be very easy to adjust the dimensions for other transducers.

 

[VitaminSea]

Nice! Interested to see how this impacts the steering (drag) on the hull potentially causing the boat to pull in that direction.

 

[bigphil]

We'll see but I don't anticipate any noticable difference. Thru hull transducers fairing blocks look just the same. But... I'll report any issues I encounter.

 

[bigphil]

I was able to get the boat out in the lake today and the results were great. I didn't notice any decrease in handling or any pull to one side, with the mount installed. The water was a bit rough today and with 5 adults and one child I was only able to get up to 45 mph. I usually top out around 50 mph. With that said, I do have a thought for a bit different mount that I think will be superior to this one. I'll design it in a few weeks once I'm back from camping.