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re: Just bought my first boat...preowned

Posted on 5/28/13 at 7:06 am to
Posted by Chris4x4gill2
North Alabama
Member since Nov 2008
3092 posts
Posted on 5/28/13 at 7:06 am to
Transom is my preferred mounting point. How close is it to the motor? It needs to be at least a foot / 18 inches from the foot of the motor to get out of turbulance. If there is any air bubbles around it it will give a bad reading. Also needs to be parallel to the water.

Google the make and model of the depth finder to find an owners manual. It will have install instructions and you can see if it is mounted correctly.
Posted by Ronnie Hot Finger
Metairie
Member since May 2013
316 posts
Posted on 5/28/13 at 8:03 am to
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It needs to be at least a foot / 18 inches from the foot of the motor to get out of turbulance.


I'd say that's a good estimation of where it is. more towards 18 inches than a foot so I'm okay there.

quote:

Also needs to be parallel to the water.



It is also parallel to the water so I'm good there.

quote:

Google the make and model of the depth finder to find an owners manual. It will have install instructions and you can see if it is mounted correctly


I didn't even think about the user's manual having installation instructions but I will definitely look into that.

Also, pics to come shortly.
This post was edited on 5/28/13 at 8:04 am
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