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Transducer

Postby pepmyster » January 31st, 2022, 3:50 pm

I'm in the middle of choosing my transducer for our vessel. We have a Garmin 1242xsv touch. My main question is all about installing a transom mount transducer. This transducer will do clear view, side view, depth and temp. Anyone here ever install a transom mount transducer on this style boat? Thanks.2004 360 Sports Sedan.
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Re: Transducer

Postby tomschauer » January 31st, 2022, 7:25 pm

A transom mount transducer won't work very well on a boat with inboard engines. The transducer needs to be in front of the props or you will only see clutter on the display due to prop wash, air bubbles etc. Unless you are at or near idle speed.
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Re: Transducer

Postby pepmyster » February 1st, 2022, 5:51 am

So, There's no real spot to install a transom ducer?
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Re: Transducer

Postby Viper » February 1st, 2022, 9:43 am

Not a good idea for your application. You've spent good money for the display, don't diminish the system's capabilities by skimping on the wrong ducer for your application. Transom mounts are fine for outboards and sterndrives but not the best choice for inboard vessels.
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Re: Transducer

Postby pepmyster » February 1st, 2022, 1:55 pm

So looks like I have to do thru-hull?
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Re: Transducer

Postby pepmyster » February 1st, 2022, 7:01 pm

After talking with Garmin, I'm going to go with traditional sonar. In hull transducer with the angle rings to get the best position.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/530269
I guess I really wanted to get clearvu but the only way to get it is thru-hull.
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Re: Transducer

Postby tomschauer » February 1st, 2022, 7:18 pm

What's one more hole in the bottom of the boat?
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Re: Transducer

Postby Viper » February 1st, 2022, 11:53 pm

Personally I'd be drilling a hole. It's not that big a deal to do.
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Re: Transducer

Postby pepmyster » February 2nd, 2022, 5:56 am

The thru hull transducers are way out of my budget plans.... :cry:
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Re: Transducer

Postby PhotoHog » April 5th, 2023, 1:41 pm

Did you end up installing the in hull transducer? How's it working?
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