OK, so for years I have wanted better electronics on my boat to replace the X49 Lowrance units that came on it. At my dealer show this year I bought a 999SI/DI combo for the console area and an 859DI for the front. I got a transducer bracket to mount the ducer to my Fortrex and have RAM mounts installed for both units. Everything is pretty much set-up and ready to hit the water for the first learning experience.
First question. I know the SI ducer will most likely not give high speed readings which is no big deal to me as I plan to just use my in-dash X49 for high speed as I have no reason to take it out of the dash and it already has a shoot through ducer. I believe the ducer for the X49 is a 192Hz model. Will there be an interference problem using the X49 while running at speed if the 999 is also on? If so, I guess I could turn the 999 off while running between spots.
Second question, I plan to mount the SI ducer below the step and to the right of my livewell intakes and drain. I have a 2002 Triton TR176 with a 115 and no jackplate. Mounting on the step keeps the engine from being in the way of the SI unit. I found a pic of a TR186 install on here and included it with the spot I plan to mount my ducer at as step on the boat in the picture is the same as mine. Any thoughts on this location?
Thanks for your help and for this great site which will be a HUGE help for learning these units.
Brad