DFF3D Combo Pocket Mount Transducer installation location

[clayt]

Since there will be a giant hole cut in the bottom of the vessel to install this...I want to be darn sure to get it right...

The boat is a 45 Cabo express with twin cat diesels.

There is an existing R509LH faring mount transducer about 5 feet forward of the shaft seals on the port side. There are other through hulls in the same location on the starboard side.

I am assuming the best spot is going to be forward of all these penetrations to reduce turbulence. It will be directly in-line with the keel

I am however worried that this may be TOO far forward. This location is just about mid-ship. See picture for approx location.

Thoughts?

Thanks guys...

 

[clayt]

Got it working...

 

[clayt]

More pics

 

[clayt]

Got it working

 

[clayt]

Anyone?

 

[Johnny Electron]

Got it working

I think your post about getting it working, has everyone thinking you have solved your problem/question.

SNIPS / C-bass
What do think about his transducer location planning?

 

[clayt]

Sorry, I meant I got the pictures working!

I am still looking for help on the transducer location!

 

[Snips]

Clayt,
Since there are a couple of combination transducers which one do you have?

Snips

 

[clayt]

It is the DFF3D and 275LHW combo.

165T/275LH-PM488 DFF3D/CHIRP Combination Pocket Mount

 

[Snips]

Clayt,
At first glance, it is more forward than optimal. But without seeing more close up pictures of the hull it's hard to offer any other advice.

Snips

 

[andosan]

I have two fairing block transducers on my Cabo 32 in about the same position as yours. I wouldn’t mount anything further forward than that as I think it’s likely you’ll get too much turbulence, especially with a flush mount, when cruising at any decent speed. My read well up until about 22-23 knots when performance starts to drop away drastically.

 

[Pthein]

I would think the red arrow a more appropriate location. Should be right under the battery box, just forward of the engines on the keel line etc...