Thread: mounting the transducer

18 inches away from the motor and between the ribs on the bottom of the boat.

And for goodness sakes go buy one of them ducer transom mounting board yep the plastic molded type and screw and used GE silicon(5200 series I think) to apply to back of boat-note only use screws above water line. Then U can put ducer on without putting holes in your boat...............See picts of Cane Poles boat recently on here

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

And for goodness sakes go buy one of them ducer transom mounting board yep the plastic molded type and screw and used GE silicon(5200 series I think) to apply to back of boat-note only use screws above water line. Then U can put ducer on without putting holes in your boat...............See picts of Cane Poles boat recently on here

I used 1 of these for mine. The screws that come with the HB transducers are LONGER THAN THE PLATE IS THICK!!! Make sure you buy shorter screws or you will have holes anyway!

Here's pics of mine. I had to mount mine on the step. It isn't 18" but I have no problems where it's at & I never loose bottom even at 45 mph.

thanks guys

What is the advantage of the plastic board? I see them on quiet a few pics on the SI boards.

It keeps you from putting holes in your transom – especially if you have to move the transducer around a few times to find a spot that works. I definitely would use one.

Where is everyone buying the plastic boards from?

The best idea for the plastic board is go but a 3/4 inch thick plastic cutting board then cut it was a saw to the size you want.
That is what I did.