Transom mount transducer - mounting angle and height - humminbird 597ci hd di

Just finished this install today. Have read a lot about placement of the transducer and height. Was able to get the transducer about 18" away from the prop and about 6" away from the closest rib. Installed a piece of composite board so if I need to move it I won't sweat adding more holes.
Hope this will work well. Might not get to test before my next fishing trip.
Any thoughts or opinions on this? Think I'm good?

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looks good ,just need to fasten down that cable

I agree with genec.
Now its time for an on-water test!

What type of composite material is that, where did you get it at and how thick was it? I just installed an new transducer on my aluminum boat and went yesterday and there was a little water in back near plug (usually bone dry). So i dont know if it is from the new ducer or water that splashed out of my bait tank last week and still in boat.

i think that you will be pleased with that setup.good luck

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Originally Posted by tommyboyrn

What type of composite material is that, where did you get it at and how thick was it? I just installed an new transducer on my aluminum boat and went yesterday and there was a little water in back near plug (usually bone dry). So i dont know if it is from the new ducer or water that splashed out of my bait tank last week and still in boat.

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It is composite decking board. I painted it to blend in with the boat a little.
Shop ChoiceDek 3/4 x 11-1/4 x 12 Gray Composite Trim Board at Lowes.com

Good job if you put the sealer on screws before you put it on the boat the water is probably left over.