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John boy
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Where to mount transponder on pontoon boat
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4/17/2011 6:06:42 PM
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I am putting a fish finder on my pontoon boat and instructions say to mount the transponder where there is as little air bubbles as possible for best results, Can it be mounted on the metal bracket on back of the pontoons?
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GoneFishin
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Where to mount transponder on pontoon boat
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4/17/2011 7:11:51 PM
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There should be a backet on the lower part of the of the right pontoon when you are facing toward the bow. Install it there. I bought a white ply cutting board and cut a piece to match the bracket and used stainless steel screws, washers, and a nuts to attach it to the bracket. Then, scewed the transponder to the piece pf poly. This way, you can always change to a different transponder with no additional holes in the bracket. You can always use the poly as a pattern to drill new holes if you want to change the poly. Depending on the length of screws you use to attach the transponder, you may want to cut and install two pieces of the poly so you have double thickness. That is actually what I did.
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John boy
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Where to mount transponder on pontoon boat
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4/17/2011 9:24:50 PM
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Did you mount the transponder even with the bottom of the pontoon?
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GoneFishin
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Where to mount transponder on pontoon boat
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4/19/2011 10:42:32 AM
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Do you have the bracket of the pontoon? My bracket was not that big and the shape of the Lowrance transponder required it be centered on the piece of poly. The beauty of using the poly bolting the poly to the bracket is you can always move the transponder without new holes in the bracket.
I would suggest you go to a marina where they have pontoons stored inside and you can walk around and look at them on the rack to get an idea where the transponders are located.
The bracket was part of the pontoon and was on the low point of the pontoon. Look at the scum mark on the pontoon and you will see that the bracket is always under water.
Another option is to call a dealer who handles the brand or call the factory and ask to speak to technical services.
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GoneFishin
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Where to mount transponder on pontoon boat
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4/19/2011 10:50:44 AM
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FROM LOWRANCE
Types of Transducer Installations
Most of our permanent-mount transducers are designed for high-speed operations. For the best results, the transducer should be placed where a smooth, undisturbed flow of water will pass across the face of the transducer at all boat speeds. Read your transducer's owner's manual before installing the transducer!
<< Transom Mount
The transom-mount transducer is the most popular, and it's generally the easiest to install. The Skimmer® transducer design performs best when it is slightly below the boat's hull. A plastic transducer is recommended on aluminum or steel-hulled boats to avoid potential electrolysis problems.
Mounting the transducer on the transom is recommended for outboard and stern-drive (I/O) powered boats only. Transom mounting is ideal for high-speed operation and models with the "kick-up" feature will prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object.
Make certain that the chosen location doesn't interfere with the boat's trailer. DO NOT mount the transducer directly behind the ribs, or thru-hull fittings. Typically, on aluminum boats, mounting the transducer between two ribs works best. On all hulls, mount the transducer at least one foot away from the engine's lower unit. This helps to prevent air bubbles from the transducer interfering with the propeller.
Periodically wash the bottom of the transducer with soap and water to remove any oil film or growth that may collect. Oil and dirt reduce the transducer's sensitivity and can even prevent its operation.
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