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Skimmer Installation Instructions - transducer

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Skimmer Installation Instructions Transducer location and installation is one of the most critical steps in sonar installation. Select a transducer location To function properly the Skimmer transducer must be in the water at all times and in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving. Good location Poor location Poor location Good location Note: Aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the hull can create large amounts of turbulence at higher speeds. A good transducer location on these types of boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen in the form of random lines or dots. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is on plane. Note: When mounting the transducer, make sure it does not interfere with the hauling of the boat. Do not mount the transducer closer than approximately one foot from the engine's lower unit. This will prevent cavitation interference from the prop. 15

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Skimmer Installation Instructions
Transducer location and installation is one of the most critical steps in sonar installation.
Select a transducer location
To function properly the Skimmer transducer must be in the water at all times and in a
location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving.
Good location
Poor location
Poor location
Good location
Note:
Aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the hull can create large amounts of
turbulence at higher speeds. A good transducer location on these types of boats is between the
ribs closest to the engine.
If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and
turbulence may show on-screen in the form of random lines or dots. The unit also could lose
bottom signal when the boat is on plane.
Note:
When mounting the transducer, make sure it does not interfere with the hauling of the
boat.
Do not mount the transducer
closer than approximately one
foot from the engine’s lower
unit. This will prevent cavitation
interference from the prop.