SI ducer mounting

Started by Dark3, May 26, 2014, 12:03:56 PM

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I need some input on the mounting of a bird 898 hd si unit on a 1442 flat bottom. (I just picked it up for $799 btw)

1) Should I mount the "all in one" ducer just like my old 2d one? I have a small pvc rot free board with two sealed bolts, between ribs and the ducer about an 1/8 of an inch under the bottom of the hull.

2) As of now the boat sits outside stripped of troller and ff after use. Should I mount the external gps reciever using velcro so I can remove it also or just leave it on?

3) Can the quick connect mount get wet while sitting?

4) What do I need to know prior to intallation with reguards to the ducer looking past the lower unit and transom mounted TM.

Thanks for your help guys on these questions and any other valuable input. I'm new to SI/DI so its really appreciated. Below are some pics of my current ducer location so you have a visual idea.