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.

Can you install i-Pilot on PowerDrive V2?

i-Pilot can be added to Terrova, Riptide Terrova (ST), PowerDrive, PowerDrive V2, Riptide PowerDrive (SP), and Ulterra model. Different kits are needed depending on whether your model is Bluetooth compatible. Unfortunately, PowerDrive models produced before 2007 are not compatible.

How do you mount a fishfinder on a trolling motor?

The location of the transom should be in a direction where there are no obstructions on either side. Your transducer should be mounted as close to the centerline of the boat or the engine. While mounting the transducer, it should not touch the shaft else; it would scratch the surface of the motor.

Can you put a triple shot transducer on a trolling motor?

The RMP Lowrance Tripleshot Transducer Trolling Motor Mount for HOOK models. Not for use with Front or Mid Skeg Trolling Motors. It will work even if you have the built in sonar in your Minn Kota or Motorguide trolling motors that have the transducer mounted in the front head of the trolling motor.

Can I mount my transducer backwards?

The transducers are calibrated and made to mount on the transom with a left and right but when mounting them on the bow of the boat left and right are reversed. If you mount the transducer as shown in Brian’s photo above, it should be oriented correctly.

Does it matter which way your 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.

What is us2 on a Minn Kota trolling motor?

A Universal Sonar 2 adapter plug will allow you to quickly and conveniently connect and disconnect your motor from your fish finder. Shielded cable connections virtually eliminate the possibility of sonar interference and are waterproof for extra dependability.

How do you install a transducer without a drill?

If the bottom of your hull is not cored, a “shoot through” installation involves using epoxy to attach the tranducer to the bottom usually in the bilge area. I like to take some plumbers putty and make a donut large enough for the transducer to sit inside of. Mix some SLOW CURE epoxy and fill the dam about half way.

Can I put i-Pilot on PowerDrive?

i-Pilot is compatible with all fresh and saltwater Ulterra, Terrova, and PowerDrive (2007 or newer) trolling motors. It is also compatible with Ultrex motors.

Does the Minn Kota PowerDrive have spot lock?

Spot-Lock is available on select Riptide Terrova, Riptide PowerDrive and Riptide Ulterra trolling motors.