Hello,

We have recently aquired a 1986 Carver 3697 and are going to be up at the boat this weekend preparing for our launch. I am planning on installing a new Garmin 93sv as the previous fishfinder/chartplotter is missing the head unit and, if like the other electronics on the boat, was due for an upgrade anyway.

Couple of questions for anyone that knows. My plan is to either mount the transducer on the transom centered between the two props, or the other option would be to the starboard side of that sides prop. I know a transom mount isn't ideal on an inboard, but only looking for the sonar to work at low speed and i'm willing to deal with the loss of function at regular speeds. Any suggestions on those or any other locations?

Also, running the cable to the helm, I aleady have a 30' Garmin extension cable to help make the run, but wondering if anyone has run a cable from the transom to the helm on this model boat? Is there a space to run verically to the top deck? I found this in the bunk room and am wondering if it's a chase to run between the bridge and below deck? Not sure why it keeps rotating this pic... it's vertical, not horizontal... orientation is correct on the file untill i attach it to this thread.

Anyway, just trying to plan the best route for the cable from the transom to the helm.

Any insight would be appreciated.