Transducer mounting position

[Jeff wernick]

looking for suggestions on location to mount a transducer given the hull design of the FSH 190 and perhaps how the wire was run from the console to the transducer

 

[Chief]

Where ever you end up putting it, make sure you have enough cable....after i installed mine i only had 3 inches of cable to spare.

 

[YamJamFan]

I had to google what a transducer was...never heard that word before

"a device that converts variations in a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness, into an electrical signal, or vice versa."

That is what google's definition is. What exactly is a transducers purpose? This is my first boat, obvious I went with the Yammer Jammer. Is a transducer something I need to add to my mod list?

 

[Chief]

I had to google what a transducer was...never heard that word before

"a device that converts variations in a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness, into an electrical signal, or vice versa."

That is what google's definition is. What exactly is a transducers purpose? This is my first boat, obvious I went with the Yammer Jammer. Is a transducer something I need to add to my mod list?

For boats, simply put, the transducer is the device that sends sonar signals down to the lake bed in order to detect fish, stumps or other under water debris and depth readings and usually a water temperature. The transducer is usually connected to a chart plotter or fish finder or other devices.

 

[Meach]

So I played around with my portable transducer in different positions and found if I mount on stern a couple inches below the bottom line aft I get sonar at speed instead of slow idle if I mount flush. Any ideas or suggestions for getting depth at speed???

 

[Thermobrett]

Here is how I did my Garmin chirp, sidescan and traditional sonar transducer on my SX195. Works great at all speeds.

 

[Judge]

Here is how I did my Garmin chirp, sidescan and traditional sonar transducer on my SX195. Works great at all speeds. View attachment 206725View attachment 206726View attachment 206727View attachment 206728

Very nice!

What did you use for the mount to the transom? Did you use 5200 to permanently attach it?

I'm on my way back from an RV trip to Alaska and this is on my list of projects when I get back.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Thermobrett]

This is what I used. Been in saltwater for a year now. Everything comes in the kit to mount and is very easy. I strongly suggest it.

SEAWORTHY INNOVATIONS Stern Pad - Standard Size - Black - Screwless Transducer/Acc. Mounting Kit (not for Large 3D Scan Transducers) https://a.co/d/1c53699

 

[Judge]

This is what I used. Been in saltwater for a year now. Everything comes in the kit to mount and is very easy. I strongly suggest it.

SEAWORTHY INNOVATIONS Stern Pad - Standard Size - Black - Screwless Transducer/Acc. Mounting Kit (not for Large 3D Scan Transducers) https://a.co/d/1c53699

Perfect.... thank you!

I see they have it in black, which is perfect for my transom color.

Did you put 4200 or 5200 to adhere it or has the 3M Adhesive Tape worked? I run in saltwater as well.

Thanks again!

 

[Thermobrett]

Perfect.... thank you!

I see they have it in black, which is perfect for my transom color.

Did you put 4200 or 5200 to adhere it or has the 3M Adhesive Tape worked? I run in saltwater as well.

Thanks again!

It comes with a scotchbrite pad to rough the surface and then clean it with the alcohol wipe, dry and just uses the 3M tape that it comes with. There is enough surface area that it doesn’t pull away.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Just my two cents, been over 5 years and lots of days on water in the Pacific and I connected mine to my ride plate. Works at all speeds and no holes in the boat.

 

[Meach]

Just my two cents, been over 5 years and lots of days on water in the Pacific and I connected mine to my ride plate. Works at all speeds and no holes in the boat.

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Really? I'm a fisherman plus tubing so depth at speed is important. You get depth at like planing speed???

 

[HangOutdoors]

Really? I'm a fisherman plus tubing so depth at speed is important. You get depth at like planing speed???

On mine I get depth at planing speed. Also sonar. Of course no sidescan.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Really? I'm a fisherman plus tubing so depth at speed is important. You get depth at like planing speed???

Good Morning,

Yes we get depth at all speeds. Super Super Super important out here with all of the reefs and rock piles just waiting to meet your hull.

I think there's a little bit of a clip of the actual speed indicator from the GPS in the vid I posted to YT when I installed the Transducer. It's close to the end of the vid if you want to skip the install.

Good Luck!

 

[Meach]

Wow thanks for the video

 

[Judge]

Good Morning,

Yes we get depth at all speeds. Super Super Super important out here with all of the reefs and rock piles just waiting to meet your hull.

I think there's a little bit of a clip of the actual speed indicator from the GPS in the vid I posted to YT when I installed the Transducer. It's close to the end of the vid if you want to skip the install.

Good Luck!

So the connector for the Garmin Transducer fit through the drain in the transom?

What size tee fitting did you use? I assume it has an ID of about 3/4" so the connector would fit in one end and then out the T side.

Mahalo!