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    I know opinions may vary but that's what I'm looking for. Opinions? Advice?Bring it on!Name:  IMG_0131.jpg
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Size:  30.1 KB Where would you mount the Structure Scan Transducer and why? Thanks!

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    I just put a SS on my alum boat and your setup looks close to mine....I justtook the skimmer off and put the Ss transducer where the skimmer was......Work good except under speed and I have never had a fish finder work under speed on an alum boat
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    You may have some problems with turbulence from that pitot tube being so close.
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    Problems now? or problems putting the Structure scan transducer beside it? I thought of moving it or abolishing it altogether? Speedo is not that important with gps on board. I can't break the speed limit anyway

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    You may have some problems with turbulence from that pitot tube being so close.

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    The speed would definitely come off and the high dollar si trans wouldn't be the closest object to that trailer bunk . I would almost want it about 4-6 inches to the inside of the bunk but it may be more reasonable to replace the skimmer with it

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    Or you could go to the other side!!

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    I like my SS transducer closer to the center of the boat. I would put it closer to the drains, or between the bunk and the drain, if you have engine clearance. If not, the other side will work fine. That way you can still have 2D sonar also. Removing the skimmer will eliminate your 2D.


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    Does lowrance not have 2d built into their transd?? Or Do you mean no 2d at higher speeds ??

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    A couple more questions. Do you think speedo pickup is causing problems with the 2D transducer because of turbulence? I don't get much of a picture when running 20+ mph. It was that way when I bought the boat but now would be time to make changes.
    Also from back of boat to motor (in tucked position) is 7". I think the LSS-2 tansducer is quite a bit longer than that. How far should I stay away from motor to avoid interference there? I know up to speed the Structure won't be reading anyway.

    Thanks for all the input guys! Keep it up! I only hope to have to do this install once

    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by TITANSFAN2104 View Post
    Does lowrance not have 2d built into their transd?? Or Do you mean no 2d at higher speeds ??
    I think the Structure Scan xducer is SI/DI...
    The 2d comes from the xducer that comes with the HDS package...

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