Which way do you mount a transducer on a trolling motor?

Which way do you mount a transducer on a trolling motor?

Which way should you face a transducer on a trolling motor? A regular down imaging or side imaging transducer should face downward, which is why it’s best to mount it at the bottom of the trolling motor. Facing it downward also prevents the sonar beam from being obstructed by any part of your boat.

Should I mount my transducer on trolling motor?

Often, it is desirable to have the transducer mounted on the trolling motor, but this can be a difficult task. It is important that the transducer and the routing of the cable does not interfere with the trolling motor’s operation. You must route the cable so that it does not get pulled, cut, or crushed.

Does it matter which way my transducer faces?

So the short answer is that no, it doesn’t matter which way you face the “front” of your transducer.. the read out is going to look just the same to you. You do, however, want the BOTTOM of your transducer to face as straight down as you can, within reason.

Does Down imaging work on trolling motor?

Down Imaging works better for trolling motor but is not meant to be used on trolling motor . SI works at 2 to 4 mph with stationary transducer. They do not work at slow speeds with moving transducer at all.

Does Minn Kota work with Humminbird?

IT’S ALL COMING TOGETHER. The game-changing i-Pilot Link Integrated GPS Trolling System enables your Humminbird fish finder and Minn Kota trolling motor to communicate, delivering precise, automatic boat control with a full-color LCD touchscreen.

What trolling motor works with Humminbird?

For the first time, anglers will have the option to select a Minn Kota Ulterra™, Terrova®, Ultrex™ or Fortrex® trolling motor with Built-In MEGA Down Imaging sonar. The Humminbird MEGA Down Imaging transducer will now be integrated into the trolling motor to provide a clean set up at the bow for anglers.