Transducer kicking up spray

[CRB357]

I tried flipping the bracket, but that left the TD too high. So ended moving bracket up 1/2” and then centered screws in middle of slot. I then slightly tilted the tail of the TD down. Just slightly. I’ll report back after I use it. Probably will be Friday as we are staying at my In Laws camp for Turkey day.

 

[CRB357]

Well it appears that all is well now. Reason I say is that we only got on plane once and I forgot to turn around and check it. The motor wasn’t soaking wet while idling into marina. So I “think” it’s good now, but really won’t know until next time I got out. We were in shallow water just about the entire time and just idled to the marsh areas not far from the launch. It read fine though.

 

[CRB357]

View attachment IMG_4391.mov

 

[CRB357]

It’s still spraying motor, but it’s much better. It’s hitting just below the cowl attachment line. So I guess it’s fine. It didn’t read well over 25mph today. Lots of lilly pads floating around out there. Several times I had to stop and clean the transducer off. I was out in the Atchafalaya Basin.

 

[airshot]

Keep making very tiney adjustments, no reason it shouldn't read at wot if adjusted right. Any debris like Lilly pads changes evertyhing, the transducer must be clean ! Every so often I clean mine with window cleaner or car polish.

 

[jethro]

I had that issue with my Helix ducer and used a small piece of aluminum L angle mounted above to stop any spray hitting the motor.

 

[CRB357]

I had that issue with my Helix ducer and used a small piece of aluminum L angle mounted above to stop any spray hitting the motor.

Any pics?

 

[jethro]

Any pics?

I will try to remind myself to get a few this weekend.