How Do You Install Fish Finders On Pleasure Boats?
Fish finders are invaluable tools for fishermen. Also known as bottom machines, these devices give accurate, real-time information on the conditions below and around the vessel. Information on bottom composition and shape along with depth and water temperature is gathered and presented on a console screen. Fish and other marine life may be detected, identified and tracked, which is useful to work out a fishing strategy. They can also contribute to navigation by giving details of the bottom shape that a navigator can use to discover what their position is on the chart. Position the transducer mounting plate on the transom below the waterline and far enough outboard to be clear of interference by the propeller or the hull. Usually this is about halfway between the centerline and the outboard edge. If there are ribs or structures on the hull that may cause turbulence, you must stay clear of these areas. Mark the screw holes with the pen and remove the transducer mount. Drill a pilot hole
