TM FF transducer

[jimp]

what is the difference between a transom mount transducer and a trolling motor transducer. I have a HB Piranha max FF on the TM, and the transducer on the TM looks just like/similar to the transducer on the transom. The transom mount transducer is for a lowrance, but the HB on the trolling motor is a close twin.

[beagle man]

nothing as far as the units, some transducers are mountable on the motor or the transom. but I dont think you can use one brand on anothers unit. my lowrance transducer came with two ways to mount, trolling motor or somewhere else on the boat.

[jimp]

not trying to mix up the brands, but I was surfing the web and noticed some trolling motor transducers have a different appearance from transom mount transducers, and was wondering if one style works better on the trolling motor as a general rule or not. The HB on the trolling motor stinks imo compared to the Lowrance, both are entry level units.

[Downwind]

Transducer Bracket, F/Trolling mtr.

[jimp]

talking about this version of a transducer



a different style, is this one more suitable for a trolling motor, or does it even matter?

[CatFan]

I usually just use the skimmer type because I'm usually in too big a hurry to wait on a transducer swap. Electrically it's the same. Just the plastic around it is shaped differently. The TM style might be a little less likely to snag on things, but it works fine.

[feelay]

talking about this version of a transducer



a different style, is this one more suitable for a trolling motor, or does it even matter?

This is what I refer to as a puck style. It is designed to be on a trolling motor. It is no different in functionality to a skimmer transducer, but is less likely to break than the skimmer.

[jimp]

Thx