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I mounted my HB SI transducer high because I fish shallow a lot and I wanted it somewhat protected. I am always bouncing, dragging or scraping on rock or timber. Now I am tired of it cutting out at higher speeds. I could use some advice on optional mounting locations and/or devices.
Its a 1996 Nitro 170 TF.
go to "PODUNKIDEAS.COM get yourself a "DA'DUCER mount it on the rear or front of the boat you can adjust the depth from 1 inch to what ever it'll reach down. Designed mostly for getting the 'ducer off the trolling motor, but would work just as well on the back
these things are made by RNVINC Rickie a C.C member and sponsor
That Rickie feller is an alright guy. After gettin my da'ducer apparatus and seeing his attention to details, I have de'duced he's got OCD.
For protection, I've heard good things about this protector, but don't know if you'll get better high speed read with it or not. Some boats just don't have a good location for high speed sonar.
I would think the best thing would be to get a splitter cable and mount a shoot through transducer in the bilge. This would protect your high dollar sidescan transducer and give you 2d readings while on plane.
Me, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by lowe rider
Thank you. I like the look of it. Is there any spring back to it?Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
This may be a little help also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCuCOPhyGZs
Good idea. I did ponder getting a thru hull flasher and just mounting it in the dash but I don't know anything about them.Quote:
Originally Posted by lowe rider
I will look into the splitter idea. Thank you. Splitter cable is 30$ wonder what the HB thu hull transducer would run?
Vary informative. I will have to see the cost of a 2d thru hull transducer. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by scrat
While I would gladly help with a da'ducer apparatus® setup ... I also want to make sure you know the options for your Setup ...
Here is the AS SIDB Y cable mentioned ...
Humminbird | AS SIDB Y
Here is the shoot thru for your application ...
Humminbird | XP 9 20
Here is info on installing a shoot thru in a fiberglass hull ...
Installation & Networking Information Resource
Rickie
further proof that Rickie is willing to help more than just sell somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Rickie ; Thank you for taking the time to send the links. You sent everything I need. Y cable and puck looks to be the way to go for me. I could always add the apparatus later ; when I want SI at 48mph. Come to think of it that probable wouldn't be the safest option for me. I would be watching it instead of where I was going...Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Ya got that right... This isn't the first time he took the time to help me.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
Looks to me that the XP 9 20 works with legacy and not ONIX or HEIX. Am I correct? Just thinking about down the road...
XP 9 20 works with Legacy and current core series units capable of the 83kHz/200kHz 2d ...
ONIX can also use the XP 9 20 with the AD 1429 adapter cable ...
Humminbird | AD 1429
Rickie
Ahh , I see. Upgradeable ; kinda... Thank you and all those who replied to this post. My transducer and y cable should be here soon.