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Side Imaging Forums => 898c SI => Topic started by: DoubleCross on March 09, 2011, 02:47:13 PM

Title: 898 Transducer
Post by: DoubleCross on March 09, 2011, 02:47:13 PM
Hello all. This will be my first post and I'm sure it won't be my last.I would like opinions on where to mount my 898 transducer on this Tracker. I ordered the sternmate mount, it should be here Friday.Other than that everything is mounted and wired up.Thanks![attachment=1]
Title: Re: 898 Transducer
Post by: bamafish on March 09, 2011, 04:54:12 PM
I mounted my 898 transducer on my tracker boat in the same spot as the factory one was, which looks to be right where yours is mounted on the right lower side. It works just fine there too. Bill.
Title: Re: 898 Transducer
Post by: RGecy on March 09, 2011, 07:56:37 PM
I didnt see any transducer, just the speed sensor.  Here is where I would recommend for best overall performance.

Robert
Title: Re: 898 Transducer
Post by: DoubleCross on March 09, 2011, 10:07:57 PM
The factory transducer was mounted on the left side where the three holes are.  I would like to put it back there if it will work. I don't think there is enough room on that step. I will have to check when the sternmate comes in.Thanks.
Title: Re: 898 Transducer
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on March 11, 2011, 09:10:05 AM
I doubt that there is enough room for that big HDSi transducer on the step and I don’t know how well it would work where the original transducer is since that is a stepped hull.  I would try it where the factory one was and if you don’t get high-speed depth readings I would maybe try a XSO-9-20-T Stick-On transducer under the hull just off to the right or left side of the keel (so it is a few inches to the left or right of the motor).

Title: Re: 898 Transducer
Post by: bamafish on March 11, 2011, 12:39:09 PM
[attachment=1]This is my 898 transducer mounted on a bass tracker. I get depth readings up to about 38mph. My s.i. readings are clear to 5mph on the engine side. Bill.
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