Eagle Electronics 245DS SONAR User Manual


 
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Good and poor transducer locations.
How low should you go?
For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so
that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will
usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec-
tion from bangs and bumps.
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
There, however, are times when you may need to adjust the transducer
slightly higher or lower. (The slots in the mounting brackets allow you
Transom
Hull bottom
Transducer
centerline
CAUTION: Clamp the trans-
ducer cable to transom near
the transducer. This will help
p
revent the transducer from
entering the boat if it is
knocked off at high speed.
Good location
Good location
Poor angle
Poor location
Good
location