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  1. 06-26-2009, 07:30 PM #1
    bthompson12
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    Since I have never installed a fish finder I thought I could get some help from the "MEGA-BRAINS" that surf these boards.

    I bought a Humminbird 160 several months ago but the directions for mounting the transducer had me walking in circles until I realized my head was up my butt.

    The directions say to put the transducer in a spot that is away from turbulent water while moving. I am not sure of where that is on my boat because of the way the bottom is shaped.

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    Should I just put in the area where the screw already are, or should I move some where else?
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  2. 06-27-2009, 05:01 AM #2
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    It should work fine where the existing screws are, just make sure that when its mounted, the transducer is plum, level, & square( to the water not the boat ). Set it so the transducer is just slightly below the bottom of the boat, so it is runnig in undisturbed water. Also I read an artical that said to set your transducer to how your boat sets in water, not on the trailer, because your bow sets higher in the water than on a trailer. I changed the angle on mine and really couldn't tell any differance. Good luck !
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  3. 06-27-2009, 02:57 PM #3
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    Thanks, you confirmed what I was thinking. I'm guessing it will take a little while to get it set right.
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