Post by: spes on March 31, 2013, 05:07:21 PM
I am getting ready to install my 798 on a 1980 GW 195 Sportsman.
I'm thinking I am going to have a problem seeing past the motor.
Here is a picture of the old transducer that will be coming off the boat.
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/54spes/20130331_165150_zps7106f508.jpg)
I won't mess with the engine setup with a jack plate, I fear my only option will be a two transducer setup.
Or,,
Would a bracket like this get it out far enough that I could trim the engine ?
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/54spes/Bracket-1_zps532e00d0.jpg)
Post by: RGecy on March 31, 2013, 08:48:08 PM
I dont think the bracket is going to work, you will have problems with the turbulence and bubbles coming off the engine/prop.
I ultimately went with a dual transdcuer setup so I had complete coverage even if motor was trimmed down.
Robert
Post by: ITGEEK on April 01, 2013, 01:17:23 PM
see how it works.
You can always add the second transducer in the
future.
Post by: spes on April 02, 2013, 06:55:49 PM
I just sent the boxed transducer back to HB to upgrade to a XHS 9 HDSI 180 T.
If I end up going with a 2 transducer setup, the second transducer should also be a XHS 9 HDSI 180 T correct?
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on April 03, 2013, 08:14:26 AM
Post by: spes on April 28, 2013, 05:15:06 PM
I spent today installing my 798.
I installed two XHS 9 HDSI 180 T connected to the unit via Y cable.
Does the unit automatically know I'm running two transducers? I powered it up and couldn't find any setting to pick two.
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on April 29, 2013, 01:52:19 PM