Not only did this video show the advantages of your mount compared to the OEM, but this has to be the best instructional video on how to install transducers on an aluminum boat. Thanks so much!!
One of the best transducer mounting videos I've seen so far. I hope once you get my email messages, you have brackets that will fit my applications. I fish around a lot of stumps and I'm concerned about ripping off my new equipment.
Your ringtone is the same as mine and I was in the kitchen listening to this video and your phone went off, it had me looking for my phone for a few seconds lol. It gave me a good morning laugh. You know the whole "who the he'll is calling me this early " lol
Very helpful video. I don't know if you will see this, but a vix bit will save you a bunch of time and hassle as it can both center and pre-drill your pilot holes.
Great video, I’m installing a Lowrance 2D Transducer on a deep V. Using a straight edge do I split the difference from left to right to get correct Vertical placement or should complete bottom of Transducer be flush with bottom of hull? Thank you
Like your video. The only thing I would have done differently is the screw-hole locations. The middle screw should be at the top most spot in your bracket slot and the two outside screws should be at the bottom-most. The reason being is that if any come slightly loose it still will not be able to move the transducer up or down.
The only reason I run the screws across the middle is for much better ease of adjustment. With the large headed #12 screws I have yet to have any loosen and it gives me more than 2" of vertical adjustment. If the boat is in high stress situation once properly setup and tuned, I would sink another screws at the top of the slot.
Hey Ryan, excellent video. Well done. Thanks for putting that together. May I ask, where did you find the piece of plastic you used as the board? I like the idea of having 1 inch thick as you describe, most products on the market are 3/4. Thanks. Great job.
Thanks Ryan for the video, I m about to install the 3 in 1 transducer, the boat currently has a splitshot transducer on it, can I install the 3 in 1 next to it or I have to install it on the port side please? Thanks
This is what I plan to do to my transom this weekend. The gap between the bottom of the boat and the bottom of the board doesn't cause any turbulence? Great video!
any previous holes or new holes are always filled with sealant before the board is put on BUT on this transom (the transom board is composite) and it is not located in the area where the transducers are so the screws go into nothing but aluminum.
Thanks for making the video. I watched another video, the guy stated the board would pull away from the transom. I cant imagine it would. what do you think?
If done correctly like described...NEVER! I personally would never put a transducer board on an aluminum hull solely relaying on something like 3M 5200...Always add screws for a solid lifetime installation!
I am about to install a hummingbird Helix with side imaging, I willneed to buy and install a mounting board as you did. Do I have to lower the transduce below the bottem of the boat to get reading while running. Looks like your making them even with the bottom only. Did I miss something. Thanks for your video, it very helpful.
Hello Anthony, I highly recommend a transducer board to avoid more holes in the transom! You will find with the stock Humminbird transducer bracket that it's not possible to lower the mount low enough to get good readings at speed because of its design. I also make a Humminbird Mega imaging transom mount that is very similar in design to the Lowrance mount and will allow you to lower it into good clean water. This is a link to it on the website. rytekmarine.com/products/rytek-humminbird-mhx-xm-hw-mega-mega-imaging-transom-transducer-mount-coming-soon?_pos=1&_sid=7696b1a6c&_ss=r
It depends on the setback of the motor on the transom. My motor is an Evinrude G2 and does have a bit more setback than others. For some guys if they are using side scan they may have to trim the motor up slightly so the side scan beam clears the leg of the motor though!
Question please, having both transducers that close to each other "Do you have any interference issues?" I have a new Bass Tracker and I am planning to mount two transducers on the rear, a Garmin GT24 for my Garmin 63cv and a GT54 for my Garmin 93sv. What are your thoughts, can I mount them as close as you have them to each other? Thanks for your time and GREAT Video!
On the Lowrance transducers beside the Airmar its no issue, I am not 100% sure on the Garmin though. As long as you are not running 2D on both at once it should be good!
Great video! Did you use #10 or #12 mounting screws for the larger transducer? Also which size drill bit do you use to pre-drill for #10 and #12 screws?
I have #10x3/4, #12x3/4 and #12x1" available on the site. As far as pre-drilling...Screws are roll formed meaning the treads are pressed into the shank...that causes inconsistency's in the inner shank size so I always start out on the small size and work up if needed....Hand tighten and if you feel to much resistance pull out and jump up a size
Thanks for the video, I have the 3D transducer from Laurence and the HDI 83/200 455/800 and wanted to ask some install these 1/2 to 1/4 below the surface of the boat and you do flush. Which way did you point the transducers after mounting was it parallel to the bottom up some degrees or down some? I watched people mostly push them down from level. Thanks
for a 3D structure Scan I would personally keep it up off the bottom of the hull (no reason for it to be below the bottom of the boat at speed). For the HDI to work at speed it needs to be below the bottom of the hull skimming the water evenly. To achieve this I always make sure the transducer is parallel to the surface of the water and then kick the back end of the transducer up a degree or two which will help in achieving high speed readings
@@rytekmarine6717 Quick question, my boat is a stern drive I/O so no matter where I place the 3D transducer it will hit the drive so I contacted Lowrance and asked if I could place another 3D transducer on the port side and then connect to the module as transducer 1 wire from starboard and transducer 2 wire from the port one. I have not tested that yet but any idea if it would work to get full spectrum?
There are many different ways you can level it. You always need to level it on the water taking note of how the boat sits in the water. This can be done by the "levelling coin trick" you will find here on CZcams or just by looking at the water/scum line on the hull!. I take note of where it is, and then jack the trailer up accordingly until its at the point it sits level when in the water....NOW I do not personally level exactly to the water...I always kick the back end up slightly in order to achieve better readings at speed and this does not effect low speed readings.
My personal transducers have been on and off many times for testing different mounts all using the same holes...have never stripped a hole yet by using a screw driver! Strong stuff!!!
According to Garmin if the prop spins Counterclockwise you want the Transducer on the Port side as close to the center of the boat. Is there any truth to this?
@@rytekmarine6717 That's makes sense!! I have a small Bass Boat with a Minn kota as Primary propulsion. Perhaps it's not as critical in my particular situation.
You want your 3in1 (in my case its now a 2in1 as I no longer need the 2D in the 3in1 on the transom!) lowest so that the sidescan works as it shoots out from either side of the transducer. If the Structure Scan transducer was mounted higher up on the V with the 2D below it you would be shooting into the 2D with the sidescan! I can run at 50+ mph and read depth and mark fish with the TM150!
It is no problem but you will need to make sure you select the correct 2D source. I prefer to run the skimmer or dedicated 2D transducer and use the structure scan for just side and down.
Not only did this video show the advantages of your mount compared to the OEM, but this has to be the best instructional video on how to install transducers on an aluminum boat. Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the kind words John! Glad you liked it and hope it helps!
Agreed, great video Ryan, we're starting to use this for Jetski fishing in New Zealand. Thank you bro
Watched a bunch of videos looking for the proper way to mount and this is BY FAR the most informative and proper way to mount transducer!
Thank You!
Wow. About to install a humminbidx side imaging transducer and re install a regular 2d transducer as well. What a great informative video. Thank you!
One of the best transducer mounting videos I've seen so far. I hope once you get my email messages, you have brackets that will fit my applications. I fish around a lot of stumps and I'm concerned about ripping off my new equipment.
Thanks Ray! Just email me at sales@rytekmarine.com or call me with any questions
Your ringtone is the same as mine and I was in the kitchen listening to this video and your phone went off, it had me looking for my phone for a few seconds lol. It gave me a good morning laugh. You know the whole "who the he'll is calling me this early " lol
Very helpful video. I don't know if you will see this, but a vix bit will save you a bunch of time and hassle as it can both center and pre-drill your pilot holes.
Best install video I have seen yet.
Thanks! Please feel free to share!
Great video,
I’m installing a Lowrance 2D Transducer on a deep V. Using a straight edge do I split the difference from left to right to get correct Vertical placement or should complete bottom of Transducer be flush with bottom of hull?
Thank you
Like your video. The only thing I would have done differently is the screw-hole locations. The middle screw should be at the top most spot in your bracket slot and the two outside screws should be at the bottom-most. The reason being is that if any come slightly loose it still will not be able to move the transducer up or down.
The only reason I run the screws across the middle is for much better ease of adjustment. With the large headed #12 screws I have yet to have any loosen and it gives me more than 2" of vertical adjustment. If the boat is in high stress situation once properly setup and tuned, I would sink another screws at the top of the slot.
Hey Ryan, excellent video. Well done. Thanks for putting that together. May I ask, where did you find the piece of plastic you used as the board? I like the idea of having 1 inch thick as you describe, most products on the market are 3/4. Thanks. Great job.
I have started producing them in standard sizes and have them available on the website @ www.rytechmarine.com
Thanks Ryan for the video,
I m about to install the 3 in 1 transducer, the boat currently has a splitshot transducer on it, can I install the 3 in 1 next to it or I have to install it on the port side please? Thanks
This is what I plan to do to my transom this weekend. The gap between the bottom of the boat and the bottom of the board doesn't cause any turbulence? Great video!
It prevents it! Have it flush to the bottom and the water stream will deflect and cause issues. Always keep it up aprox 1/2"
@@rytekmarine6717 Thanks for the info and fast reply!
Nice video, don't forget you need to squirt sealant in the hole on a transom or it will rot.
any previous holes or new holes are always filled with sealant before the board is put on BUT on this transom (the transom board is composite) and it is not located in the area where the transducers are so the screws go into nothing but aluminum.
Thanks for making the video. I watched another video, the guy stated the board would pull away from the transom. I cant imagine it would. what do you think?
If done correctly like described...NEVER! I personally would never put a transducer board on an aluminum hull solely relaying on something like 3M 5200...Always add screws for a solid lifetime installation!
I am about to install a hummingbird Helix with side imaging, I willneed to buy and install a mounting board as you did.
Do I have to lower the transduce below the bottem of the boat to get reading while running. Looks like your making them even with the bottom only. Did I miss something. Thanks for your video, it very helpful.
Hello Anthony, I highly recommend a transducer board to avoid more holes in the transom! You will find with the stock Humminbird transducer bracket that it's not possible to lower the mount low enough to get good readings at speed because of its design. I also make a Humminbird Mega imaging transom mount that is very similar in design to the Lowrance mount and will allow you to lower it into good clean water. This is a link to it on the website. rytekmarine.com/products/rytek-humminbird-mhx-xm-hw-mega-mega-imaging-transom-transducer-mount-coming-soon?_pos=1&_sid=7696b1a6c&_ss=r
Have you ever had a problem with the outboard blocking your side imaging and how would you fix that?
Thanks and great video!
It depends on the setback of the motor on the transom. My motor is an Evinrude G2 and does have a bit more setback than others. For some guys if they are using side scan they may have to trim the motor up slightly so the side scan beam clears the leg of the motor though!
Question please, having both transducers that close to each other "Do you have any interference issues?" I have a new Bass Tracker and I am planning to mount two transducers on the rear, a Garmin GT24 for my Garmin 63cv and a GT54 for my Garmin 93sv. What are your thoughts, can I mount them as close as you have them to each other? Thanks for your time and GREAT Video!
On the Lowrance transducers beside the Airmar its no issue, I am not 100% sure on the Garmin though. As long as you are not running 2D on both at once it should be good!
Do you make a mount for a RV-100 transducer if needed?
Great video! Did you use #10 or #12 mounting screws for the larger transducer? Also which size drill bit do you use to pre-drill for #10 and #12 screws?
I have #10x3/4, #12x3/4 and #12x1" available on the site. As far as pre-drilling...Screws are roll formed meaning the treads are pressed into the shank...that causes inconsistency's in the inner shank size so I always start out on the small size and work up if needed....Hand tighten and if you feel to much resistance pull out and jump up a size
@@rytekmarine6717 thank you 👍🏼
Just saw your video. Why have 3 transducers? With all the modern ones, one should be sufficient no?
Thanks for the video, I have the 3D transducer from Laurence and the HDI 83/200 455/800 and wanted to ask some install these 1/2 to 1/4 below the surface of the boat and you do flush. Which way did you point the transducers after mounting was it parallel to the bottom up some degrees or down some?
I watched people mostly push them down from level. Thanks
for a 3D structure Scan I would personally keep it up off the bottom of the hull (no reason for it to be below the bottom of the boat at speed). For the HDI to work at speed it needs to be below the bottom of the hull skimming the water evenly. To achieve this I always make sure the transducer is parallel to the surface of the water and then kick the back end of the transducer up a degree or two which will help in achieving high speed readings
@@rytekmarine6717 Quick question, my boat is a stern drive I/O so no matter where I place the 3D transducer it will hit the drive so I contacted Lowrance and asked if I could place another 3D transducer on the port side and then connect to the module as transducer 1 wire from starboard and transducer 2 wire from the port one. I have not tested that yet but any idea if it would work to get full spectrum?
Can you explain about your leveling process of the transducer? You mentioned the boat was level to the trailer.
There are many different ways you can level it. You always need to level it on the water taking note of how the boat sits in the water. This can be done by the "levelling coin trick" you will find here on CZcams or just by looking at the water/scum line on the hull!. I take note of where it is, and then jack the trailer up accordingly until its at the point it sits level when in the water....NOW I do not personally level exactly to the water...I always kick the back end up slightly in order to achieve better readings at speed and this does not effect low speed readings.
Can you strip the screws out of the composite mounting block? Just curious how strong that composite is
My personal transducers have been on and off many times for testing different mounts all using the same holes...have never stripped a hole yet by using a screw driver! Strong stuff!!!
What pray tell is Robertson?
Do you get any water spray through the space between the two transducers?
Wen properly setup with height and angle there is absolutely no spray! All due to design and features of the mount!!!
Will the transducers interfere with each other being close to each other?
No because I run only the 2d on the TM150 and not the 3in1. I now a 2in1 for this reason and moved the 3in1 up front
According to Garmin if the prop spins Counterclockwise you want the Transducer on the Port side as close to the center of the boat.
Is there any truth to this?
Not an issue on most outboards where the prop is already rearward of the transducers!
@@rytekmarine6717 That's makes sense!! I have a small Bass Boat with a Minn kota as Primary propulsion. Perhaps it's not as critical in my particular situation.
So you make that heavy duty bracket? If so how do I order one from you!?
Www.rytekmarine.com
Why is your 2D sonar mounted even higher than your 3-in-1 please? The majority do the opposite so they can get depth reading from 2D in high speed.
You want your 3in1 (in my case its now a 2in1 as I no longer need the 2D in the 3in1 on the transom!) lowest so that the sidescan works as it shoots out from either side of the transducer. If the Structure Scan transducer was mounted higher up on the V with the 2D below it you would be shooting into the 2D with the sidescan! I can run at 50+ mph and read depth and mark fish with the TM150!
RyTek Marine I see your point now. Thanks!
Where did you get the transducer cover?
I make them...available on the website
@@rytekmarine6717 will it fit the garmin gt56uhd
It's a touch long for the 54 but no issues! It works with all of our Transom Mounts and the brackets are all drilled for the covers snap machine screw
@@rytekmarine6717 ok cause the 56 is much bigger than the 54
Still much shorter than the Lowrance Structure Scan transducers
Can I run my 3 in 1 next to my HDI skimmer
It is no problem but you will need to make sure you select the correct 2D source. I prefer to run the skimmer or dedicated 2D transducer and use the structure scan for just side and down.
Your based in Ontario Canada and you don't have a option for Canadian dollars or shipping in your shopping cart. Like what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You were looking at my International website!!! Top of the page is a link to take you to RyTek Marine Canada or just click here www.rytekmarine.ca
@@rytekmarine6717 Thank You