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Garmin Transducer Question
« on: October 21, 2013, 02:10:55 PM »
I am running a Garmin 441S. I like the unit, although I wish I had bought a larger screen. It works good but, when I get moving more than about 10mph I lose the bottom and it doesn't register a depth. I usually use it in 200khz mode. I was considering a thru hull upgrade over the winter but, wondering if I can get a little better performance by adjusting the transducer angle. Thoughts? Would pushing it down (pushing the angle more forward) give me a better hold since the sonar is being directed forard in the direction of the boat? I don't get any noise so, I think it is well enough below the water line and out of any motor cavitation.


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2013, 03:24:43 PM »
 Setting it to deep probably will not help. I am probably less than 1/8 inch below the hull. I actually get a small rooster tail from it. Did it ever work at higher speeds?


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2013, 03:37:22 PM »
Nope....Never really cared too much until I saw what some of my friends units can do.


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2013, 07:53:59 PM »
 Theres a set height the transducer needs to be in relation to the hull, not the water line.

 If you installed per specs, then it is possible the transducer is weak, or angled to far back or forward,, or just getting interference from turbulence off the hull itself.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2013, 07:55:34 PM by Reel Time »
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2013, 08:04:39 PM »
 whs

I would try changing the angle first before you do anything else.

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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2013, 10:11:15 AM »
I get reading up till about 25mph.. before I lose the bottom
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2013, 12:01:52 PM »
On my old boat, an I/O Sterndrive setup, I mounted the transducer only 4" off the center line, and 1/8" below the hull.  I held a good bottom reading up to 18-19 knts. 

My newer ride, the previous owner installed the ducer approx. 24" from the centerline. I lose bottom over 9knts and its annoying as hell. Havent had much time to play with the angle as of yet to see if it improves.

Toying with the idea of using the transom mount transducer as a shoot thru in the bilge, no idea if it will work though...another experiment I want to try.

Have been told mounting too close to center line would cause cavitation problems, but never saw any evidence of it.

Not to keen on cutting a hole in the hull below the waterline either.


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2013, 05:04:38 PM »
my Garmin only loses bottom at speed after the growth starts to build up on the transducer. I scrape and paint and it is fine for a while again.

I am impressed however, when it still reads at 33kt, that is ludicrous speed for YSA.

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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2013, 06:21:49 AM »
I have the same issue..



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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2013, 02:35:15 PM »
I forgot to update everyone on this. I made an adjustment by aiming the tranducer just a bit forward. I now hold bottom till about 20k or so.


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2013, 06:49:38 PM »
thats good.  I lost mine completely towards the end of the year.  Too much growth on it.  I am pulling out tomorrow and scrape it up good.  I always hesitate to put too much bottom paint on it, think it will hurt the performance, but that is better then the growth.. Lesson learned..
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2013, 08:10:52 PM »
I've never painted mine.


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2013, 08:46:44 PM »
Good news Fred. t^

Nick, make sure you use anti-fouling paint made specifically for transducers and not bottom paint you would use for the hull.

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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2013, 04:24:04 PM »
thats what i use..
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2013, 04:42:57 PM »
Good news Fred. t^

Nick, make sure you use anti-fouling paint made specifically for transducers and not bottom paint you would use for the hull.
I use the same paint..... chrz
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2013, 05:08:13 PM »
I never even knew......  :headscra:


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2013, 10:43:02 PM »
I never even knew......  :headscra:
just because I am a crabbing.. doesn't mean I forgot how to fish and boat.. LOL..
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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2013, 06:15:16 AM »
I never even knew......  :headscra:
just because I am a crabbing.. doesn't mean I forgot how to fish and boat.. LOL..

I guess your transduce is prone to more growth since it never gets on plane.....  ovrbt


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Re: Garmin Transducer Question
« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2013, 09:32:40 PM »
I never even knew......  :headscra:
just because I am a crabbing.. doesn't mean I forgot how to fish and boat.. LOL..

I guess your transduce is prone to more growth since it never gets on plane.....  ovrbt
LOL.. this is true.. anyway.. on that note, I need a new one installed... bummer.. more $$$$
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