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Title: My first SI unit
Post by: dkozyra15 on July 28, 2013, 10:31:28 AM

Hey everyone new to the forum and new to SI spent a bunch of time reading about installs and other useful tips for using the 898 to its maximum potential. I'll basically be using mine to fish for trophy fish! My last unit was a Humminbird dual ducer wide beam so the bracket to hold the transducer was the same I just swapped them out. Gonna give it a test run to see how it will work from there if the motor blocks it there then my only other option is to move it under the boat i think with one of those stem mounts let me know what you think constructive criticism is always welcome because I sure want to get the most of her! Heres a few photos.

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on July 29, 2013, 01:20:48 PM

Welcome to the Humminbird Side Imaging Forums David.

It looks to me like you have the angle of the HDSi transducer wrong.  It should be parallel to the surface of the water when you boat is underway.  It look way too low in the back.

Does your motor have hydraulic tilt/trim capabilities?

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: dkozyra15 on July 29, 2013, 01:47:57 PM

I'm not sure what I can do about the angle because the transom runs at an angle like that. And as far as height I went off of what they instructed and that was 1/4" below the transom it doesn't say whether that 1/4" is from the end or the front of the ducer. And yes I do have hydraulic trim on my boat. I'm gonna test it out tonight hopefully and see if it works or not I'm thinking I might need the stem mount transducer for it instead and put it underneath.

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on July 29, 2013, 01:54:54 PM

David,
Where the transducer is bolted to the Pivot arm is where the transducer can be adjusted to change its running angle.  Loosen these two bolts up enough to move the transducer and then tighten them back up.

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: dkozyra15 on July 29, 2013, 02:00:33 PM

Thanks for the info I'll be playing with her tonight so ill try that!

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: Patty on July 30, 2013, 09:53:56 PM

Good to see you made it over here!!!

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: dkozyra15 on July 30, 2013, 11:04:20 PM

Well never got her in the water today but got the power and everything all hooked made a slight adjustment to the ducer and tomorrow night will give her the water test will report with final pictures of install. Thanks for the advice to come here Patty lots of good info on here!

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: lcookie on July 31, 2013, 01:09:32 AM

I always get worried about ducer in front of bunk board like that.  If you miss on your line up could rip it off boat.

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: V Side Down on August 02, 2013, 12:59:55 PM

The transducer should pop up if the bunk is hit.

Title: Re: My first SI unit
Post by: dkozyra15 on August 02, 2013, 01:44:39 PM

Tested her out yesterday and all was well no interference no motor in the way will post pictures later