HDS9

Ok my HDS 9 has arrived. I am hoping to get it mounted in the next few days. I have been attempting to read as many threads as possible to determine the best way for mounting the 10" long lss2 transducer.
This is going on a Ranger 185. I do have a jack plate. My first thoughts were to mount it on the bottom of the jack plate. Then I read several threads on another forum that says that creates interference. .??
I really don't want to drill into transom if I can avoid it.
The installation guide said to mount it outside or inside the jack plate with just two screws through the side! That makes me a little nervous and doesn't appear it would be too sturdy.
I would love to get a few opinions from you guys.

Here is some installation info while you wait for some of the Lowrance guys to check in...

**Post Pics of your electronics installations here**

Rickie

I have a Ranger 185 with HDS 8 at the console and 7 on the bow. I have structure scan installed with no jack plate. Here's where my transducer is mounted and it works great with no interference.Attachment 171696

Thanks guys.
Brad I was thinking about that area being a safe area. Is it an optical illusion but it looks like your transducer is really cocked to one side.

It's just the angle I held my I-pad at when I took the pic. It's level and I've had it mounted there for quite some time.

Attachment 171703

Here's pic from different view.

Thanks guys.
Brad I was thinking about that area being a safe area. Is it an optical illusion but it looks like your transducer is really cocked to one side.

Ok. Thanks. Sorry about the double post.

There are thousands of transducers mounted to jack plates. The only issues I've seen with mounting the td on the jack plate is that you need a holeshot plate to cover the bottom of the jack plate and you may need to trim the motor up to help with interference form the skeg. The holeshot will prevent the side scan signal from bouncing around in the jack plate.

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It's just the angle I held my I-pad at when I took the pic. It's level and I've had it mounted there for quite some time.

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Don't want to hijack mans thread but how you post picture from IPad?

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Originally Posted by cray

Don't want to hijack mans thread but how you post picture from IPad?

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I use Photobucket ...

This is an extra step in getting the pic into the forum...but using Photobucket allows your IDevice pix to also be stored in the cloud...in case something happens to the originals in the camera roll...

Rickie

Cray, just take the photo with your IPad and access the site through tap talk. When you make a post, there's a plus circle to the left of the text block. Press the plus and at the bottom you'll see a diagram of a camera, another of a print and a bird for twitter. Just press the print diagram and it will prompt you to select a picture from you album. Select the picture, it will load an attach to your text. Just hit reply to post. Hope this helped.

Have you thought about mounting the LSS-2 transducer on the hull step? In the picture it looks like there's plenty of room.

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Originally Posted by badbrad

Cray, just take the photo with your IPad and access the site through tap talk. When you make a post, there's a plus circle to the left of the text block. Press the plus and at the bottom you'll see a diagram of a camera, another of a print and a bird for twitter. Just press the print diagram and it will prompt you to select a picture from you album. Select the picture, it will load an attach to your text. Just hit reply to post. Hope this helped.

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Thanks Brad, that helps. I'll get it figured out and my apologies to crappie&shroms for hijacking your thread.

Google "stern mate" and "stern saver". No holes in your glass, I used the stern saver on a tin boat to mount a LSS1 on the step and it's been there for almost 2 yrs.

Cray. Don't worry about hijacking my thread. I won't lose any sleep over it. LOL.
Brad I just mounted the transducer like you did. I like that. It's still protected and away from the motor. I went ahead and drilled 3 holes in the transom, coated the screws with marine sealer and ran them in. No more than my boat is in the water if they did leak I would never know it anyhow.
Hopefully if all goes well I will be at KY lake 3rd week of October. That may possibly be the first time I get to try out the HDS 9. I am hoping to get down to lake Shellbyville for a quick trip just to check and see if everything works on it.
Thanks everyone for your inputs.
I will have many more questions to come.

Good deal, I'll think you'll be satisfied with the location.

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Originally Posted by crappie&shrooms

Cray. Don't worry about hijacking my thread. I won't lose any sleep over it. LOL.
Brad I just mounted the transducer like you did. I like that. It's still protected and away from the motor. I went ahead and drilled 3 holes in the transom, coated the screws with marine sealer and ran them in. No more than my boat is in the water if they did leak I would never know it anyhow.
Hopefully if all goes well I will be at KY lake 3rd week of October. That may possibly be the first time I get to try out the HDS 9. I am hoping to get down to lake Shellbyville for a quick trip just to check and see if everything works on it.
Thanks everyone for your inputs.
I will have many more questions to come.

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I like. Good attitude. 5 star rating.

I have an iPhone and just know how to talk thru it and read c.com.

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I like. Good attitude. 5 star rating.

I have an iPhone and just know how to talk thru it and read c.com.

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Thanks Cane Pole.
There is not much on here that gets me worked up. Definitely not somebody asking a question on one of my post. Thats what most of you guys and gals are on here for. To help others. Lord knows I have received tons of valuable info from this forum. Just wish I had more to give back. Its hard to give fishing reports and advice when you DON'T get to fish much. have a good day Catch ya all later.

Steve & Cindy

Ok. HELP!
I got the hds 9 installed. Haven't had a chance to get it in water to check everything out. I was playing around with the insight map that came with it. It's ok but would like a better one.
What is the difference between the insight HD, the insight Pro or the insight V14? Any pros or cons on these. What's everyone using. I will predominantly use it on Ky lake or lake shelbyville.

C&S - I don't think you will see a substantial difference going to any other Insight map program. I would guess the Navionics HotMaps Premium or Platinum EAST would be a better map choice. On some lakes Insight works great but on others the Nav cards do a much better job. I'll let the other guys that fish your area give their recommendations.

Brian

Thanks Brian. I was thinking that some of the cards showed closer contour lines. And was capable of showing shading for different depths. I was thinking that the shading would be nice for watching depths more easily. However I put a lot of confidence in your recommendations. But gladly welcome all the input I can get. Please someone give me your opinions.