How Low Should You Go - Lowrance X96 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Electrical noise from engine wiring, bilge pumps and aerators can be
displayed on the sonar's screen. Use caution when routing the
transducer cable around these wires.
CAUTION: Clamp the
transducer cable to transom
near the transducer. This will
help prevent the transducer
from entering the boat if it is
knocked off at high speed.
Good
location
Poor angle

How low should you go?

For most situations, you should install your transducer so its centerline
is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will usually give you the
best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and
bumps.
Transducer
centerline
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
There, however, are times when you may need to adjust the transducer
slightly higher or lower. The slots in the mounting brackets allow you
to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down.
If you frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed,
the transducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or
wakes. Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this.
Good location
Good and poor transducer locations.
Good location
Poor location
Transom
Hull bottom
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