Pelican racer Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Through hull or transom mount? Any pics or additional info is appreciated. also what brand is the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Trail Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 I have Humminbird side imaging, down imaging, and chirp 3 way on the transom and a through hull Airmar B75M through hull in front of the front step I use for 2D and depth at speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 I have a lowrance hds 12. Was on the boat when purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I also have the Lowrance HDS 12 and self-installed a thru-hull Airmar-B60 transducer. But, the install was in 2013, Airmar may have a more capable transducer now. If you need a transducer capable of more features, like side imaging and stuff like that, you might need to install two transducers like Vapor Trail installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican racer Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I also have the Lowrance HDS 12 and self-installed a thru-hull Airmar-B60 transducer. But, the install was in 2013, Airmar may have a more capable transducer now. If you need a transducer capable of more features, like side imaging and stuff like that, you might need to install two transducers like Vapor Trail installed. Do you have any photos of the transducer location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 My boat is a 23 HPS, so the transducer had to go in front of the step (basically under the console). I don't think the TRS has a step so instillation would be much easier for you. But, I couldn't tell you where to locate it. I'm sure someone on the forum has installed a thru-hull in a TRS and can be more help. One thing to remember is to run the transducer wire as far away from other wiring as possible to help eliminate interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Trail Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 I have a 26 TRS, it has a stepped hull as does the 25 and 23. The 24 does not. I'm not sure about the smaller boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 The most overlooked location for a side scan down scan transducer is in the pocket. Simply consider it as the transom and place it to the side of props clear water. Sounds strange but you can mount the metal holder from the top of the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryS Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2020 22 TRS works well in this location 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican racer Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 hours ago, smilemaker said: The most overlooked location for a side scan down scan transducer is in the pocket. Simply consider it as the transom and place it to the side of props clear water. Sounds strange but you can mount the metal holder from the top of the pocket. Ok, I never saw one installed in the pocket. I will look into it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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