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Deckhand
Hello all. I'm having a problem with my transducer picking up the bottom. I had a thru hull installed at a very reputable boat yard within the past 2 weeks. Its an airmar b117 600w connected to a garmin 740s unit. I've been running the boat and playing with various settings constantly since then. I still lose contact with the bottom every time I get the boat up to speed, on plane, and in reverse. I decided to go with the thru hull specifically to avoid this problem. The boat is a 1985 Seaway 19' semi displacement hull. It has a small keel that runs 2/3 the way under the hull and a soft chine. The transducer was installed near the port stern.
After talking to some folks at airmar they suggested that the transducer was placed improperly. Their instructions state it should be placed starboard side of the engine whereas the propeller moves in a downward motion instead of upward at the port side.
I havent paid the bill for the installation yet. Do you think it would be wise to have them cut another hole in my hull and move the transducer? Could this be an issue with the shape of the hull rather than placement location?
Has anyone ever owned one of these boats or a similar hull and put a thru hull in theirs? were you able to hold the bottom at speed? Where was yours placed?
Thank you for your help
Steve
After talking to some folks at airmar they suggested that the transducer was placed improperly. Their instructions state it should be placed starboard side of the engine whereas the propeller moves in a downward motion instead of upward at the port side.
I havent paid the bill for the installation yet. Do you think it would be wise to have them cut another hole in my hull and move the transducer? Could this be an issue with the shape of the hull rather than placement location?
Has anyone ever owned one of these boats or a similar hull and put a thru hull in theirs? were you able to hold the bottom at speed? Where was yours placed?
Thank you for your help
Steve
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