classic1900v Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I ordered a Garmin 94sv for my 2001 1900 with transom mount transducer. Any ideas on where to mount the transducer? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mine is on the transom in the same spot my old garmin was. No issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a375459 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 What CG Ryan said. I would also order a spray shield from garmin. those big td's throw a wicked spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1900v Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 This is my first Garmin unit, and to be honest, my first good unit I have bought. I attached (hopefully) pictures of where the current transducer is mounted. Thoughts on removing the old transducer and using same spot for new transducer? I'll look for the Garmin spray shield. Thank you for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 That is where mine is mounted. You will need to fill one of the holes and drill a new one because the mount is a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICH12 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Old location with shield or 2-3" to side of drain plug with no shield. I did the latter. Works great but either works. Have same unit. Jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1900v Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 We beach the boat a lot on islands, any worries as to the transducer hitting/bouncing on the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4tx Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Im having trouble with my unit losing depth readings when putting around..seems to work fine at faster speeds on plane or with any tile in the bow...guessing this unit is a little too high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICH12 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Difficult pic angle but does look a bit high. No issues hitting bottom w tducer. Jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1900v Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Roger that, I will look at both locations once the unit gets delivered. Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1900v Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Garmin EchoMap CHIRP 94SV has arrived, and if this weather would cooperate, I can install it. Anyone having issues with the motor blocking the Side Scan when mounted on the transom? Can't wait to see what this unit can do, and what's actually under the water where we fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I had the Reliance 13 3/4 x 19 3 blade (F150 with a 20 inch shaft).. It had almost no trim capability before it would start ventilating, especially in a turn. So I knew with putting a jack plate on, that prop had to go. Top speed was about 47, and I knew to get a 4 blade to use with the jack plate, I would have to give up top speed. But, I wanted to stay in the upper end of the recommended rpm range. I've had boats long enough to know if you want an engine to last, you can't lug it down. I can guarantee you an engine propped to turn 6000 rpms is going to last longer than one that will turn only 5000 rpms. (The recommended range for my F150 is 5000-6000). Good luck with finding a 3 blade prop that will run on the 20 inch shaft motor with a jack plate. Maybe the 2 stroke is different than the 4 stroke. I dunno.... My iPhone jumped topics. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz13 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 any one have a pic of what it looks like with the spray shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFlinesider Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I have the same issue looming. Want to buy the new Chirp 94sv which comes with the GT51m transducer. It is about 9 inches long. I have heard from two installers that putting it next to the drain plug in the recessed tunnel could be the best spot. Anyone tried this or have opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICH12 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I did just that. No regrets. Jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1900v Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Finally got to run the boat today. The Garmin is an awesome unit. Mounted transducer in the pocket as suggested. Never lost bottom cursing at 30 mph, even the side scan held bottom. Thanks guys for telling me to mount the transducer in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFlinesider Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Rich, Thanks for reply. I see no other option, considering cavitation, bubbles, etc on other locations. I have the Ameritrail trailer for the PF 2200, and worried about the bunk whch would be right near the 9 inch transducer. Wsh we could swap pctures of dran plug area and traler bunk. Wonderng if I need to shortnen the bunk on that side a couple inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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