788 ci HD DI Transducer

[MO' MONEY]

Got that aluminum boat, and now I need to install my Unit on there. Was thinking about a thru the hull(under) ducer mount, just to be able to use while motoring and just hook it up at the bow so I could still use it while fishing. What are yalls thoughts on this ducer? Any input is welcome. XPTH 9 DI T

[majflyboy]

You might want to go to the trolling motor and electronics page and ask HumminbirdGreg how well the see through ducer works on aluminum hulls.

["G"]

You might want to go to the trolling motor and electronics page and ask HumminbirdGreg how well the see through ducer works on aluminum hulls.

[TUSHHOG]

That's not a see through transducer, it's a drill a hole in
Bottom of the boat and stick it through ducer,
witch I wouldn't do on a tin boat.
That's my 2 cents.

[Cray]

Agree with Tush, those are designed more for larger salt water type boats that have thick hulls. Your aluminum is going to be to thin.
1 flex created by hole will cause hull to crack
2- you will never be able to keep it sealed because of same flex.
Get regular ducer and one of those spring loaded flip up brackets.

[feelay]

yep

That's not a see through transducer, it's a drill a hole in
Bottom of the boat and stick it through ducer,
witch I wouldn't do on a tin boat.
That's my 2 cents.

["G"]

Bump it on a stump and break it off and sink the boat

[MO' MONEY]

Yea G that was my main concern, and the flexing def makes sense. Guess maybe the metal transom mount will be the way to go

[Cray]

Mo, pm Maachuu. When he first got his boat he tried 2-3 different brackets to mount ducer. He may still have something.

[MO' MONEY]

I"ve got to buy the ducer as well as the mount. My old bracket broke and before I got the boat stopped the outboard had cut it off... So may just order one and start back from square one... I think I mounted it too low on the last boat, may need to get someone who's done it before to watch over me