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Side Imaging Forums => 798c SI => Topic started by: Scott K on May 20, 2010, 10:11:10 AM

Title: SI not happening on right side
Post by: Scott K on May 20, 2010, 10:11:10 AM
As you can see in the pics, my transducer is located on the port side. I am not getting good readings on the starboard SI at all. When I trim the big motor up high, nothing changes.

Is the livewell screen and tube to blame? Would stacking another mounting board eliminate this problem? Any other thoughts greatly appreciated!
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Title: Re: SI not happening on right side
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on May 20, 2010, 12:15:59 PM
If this still happens even with the motor off and in the trailered position than I would suspect the livewell screen.  Stacking the transducer boards is a good way to get by this.

Title: Re: SI not happening on right side
Post by: Scott K on May 20, 2010, 12:42:09 PM
Thanks Greg..will do on the board stack!

Take a look at this pic...Do you think I should move the transducer lower towards the "V"?  It looks like I can move it pretty easily by installing other board, thus helping to eliminate the screen issue????[attachment=1]
Title: Re: SI not happening on right side
Post by: sonar2000 on May 20, 2010, 02:43:25 PM
If obstacles are not a problem I would lower it.  You will get much better right side SI.  however high speed may introduce cavitation. 
Chuck
Title: Re: SI not happening on right side
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on May 20, 2010, 03:34:35 PM
Chuck is right.  Also consider that there is a trailer bunk just in front of where the transducer would be if you moved it to the right.  This could cause damage to the transducer if you load the boat a little to ‘hard’ one day as the transducer may end up hitting the end of the bunk.

Title: Re: SI not happening on right side
Post by: Singleshot on May 23, 2010, 12:49:03 PM
Although not as bad as yours, My left side is a little weak but I do get an imaging.  I took my screens off with no help.  I'm planning on adding a small board to move my exducer out another 1/2 inch or what ever the board thickness is.  These xducers must be very sensitive to the items at the sides.

Jim
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