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I need opinions on transducer placement on a 3 degree hulled SeaArk.
I currently cannot get high speed operation over 12 mph before the 2d sonar display breaks up and I start getting unreliable bottom readings shortly after that.
It was suggested to me on a Humminbird Side imaging forum that the hull design traps air at the bow and that air cannot escape due to the ribs on the bottom of the hull (you'll see the pics of my hull/installation).
Currently I have the puck installed barely peaking under the transom. The suggestion I received for myhull design was to drastically lower the puck to get below the turbelence from this trapped air.
I am greatly concerned about it protruding that far into the water. Although it does have a kick-up mount I am still afraid i'll whack it with a stick or chunk of ice and be out $200.00.
Any suggestions after looking at my pic?
Any experience based on satisfactory transducer mounting on your 3 degree hull? (I expect the 15 degree hull would be drastically different in how the air/water mixes)

I currently cannot get high speed operation over 12 mph before the 2d sonar display breaks up and I start getting unreliable bottom readings shortly after that.
It was suggested to me on a Humminbird Side imaging forum that the hull design traps air at the bow and that air cannot escape due to the ribs on the bottom of the hull (you'll see the pics of my hull/installation).
Currently I have the puck installed barely peaking under the transom. The suggestion I received for myhull design was to drastically lower the puck to get below the turbelence from this trapped air.
I am greatly concerned about it protruding that far into the water. Although it does have a kick-up mount I am still afraid i'll whack it with a stick or chunk of ice and be out $200.00.
Any suggestions after looking at my pic?
Any experience based on satisfactory transducer mounting on your 3 degree hull? (I expect the 15 degree hull would be drastically different in how the air/water mixes)
