Hi Greg,
Did drive 2 hours and bought 2 brackets/arms so I'm prepared. Hey 20 bucks in fishing is nothing I guess for each one....this sport sucks the wallet dry.
I have two different kinds of transducers (so the si works on both sides of the deep v). The one is sturdy and has a metal bracket. The other one says HB and is cheap plastic and fragile to fatigue. In any case, they are both extend below the boat pretty much entirely. The strong one holds up, but the cheap one can't handle the water rushing into it or perhaps the occasional pounding.
Does it need to be moved up and relocated so that it has the boat blocking some of the water rushing by. Remember it is completely below the boat pretty much. Will that affect performance? Would a pic when I get a chance help? Should I just a get the other kind of ducer that is tougher and eat the extra money. ouch...
Also, both throw a nice spray up on the cowling sides. Normal? Thanks again