Vexilar FL-8 - Manual (Page 5)

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TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
There are three basic types of transducers to consider: High
Speed, Puck Style and the Ice-Ducer System.
HIGH SPEED TRANSDUCERS
High Speed transducers are
designed to be mounted on the tran-
som of a boat. The wedged shape will
cut the water and give a clear depth
reading at any boat speed. Locate a
spot similar to the one in figure E.
Keep in mind that you need clear water
flow across the face of the transducer to
insure a clear reading at all speeds.
Stay away from rivets, ribs, or strakes
that would be just in front of the trans-
ducer. They will disturb the water and
scramble the reading. Attach the
mounting bracket to the transducer
and hold it up to the boat where you are planning to mount it (see fig-
ure E). Mark the holes on the transom, or mounting plate, so that
when the bottom of the transducer is flush with the bottom of the boat
the holes are located at the bottom of the bracket slots. This gives you
room to "fine tune" the position of the transducer and optimize your
reading after you've put the back boat in the water. Drill out the holes
and tighten the bracket down securely. Be sure to seal any holes
drilled into the transom with silicone to prevent water
from leaking into the boat. Run the transducer cord up
to the unit taking the same care as you did when you ran
the power cord. Plug the transducer connector into the
back of the unit and screw the retaining ring down tight.