depth finder location?

[BassGizmo]

I just recently bought a spare transducer for my river boat. I am going to just put my eagle fishmark 320 on a quick disconnect mount so i can switch from boat to boat.
I just can't decide were i should mount it on my flatbottom. i was thinking of putting it beside the rear seat but then i wouldn't be able too see it from the front deck. do you guys think i should buy another disconnect mount for the front too so i can move it to where it would be more needed. where do you guys have yours mounted?

I think it would be used more up front but i would like to also use it for higher speed use to locate spots. what would you guys do?

[RebelBasser]

Does your boat have a middle bench for a seat or livewell? You could mount it there and then swivel it towards the front or back. Just a thought. Â*

[DABG1]

i figure its a tiller handle motor. if so i tried that once before and its just about impossible to mount in a good location for front and rear. the two quick connects may be the best solution.

[Makitcnt4u]

yeah go with 2 quick connect mounts. I mounted mine beside the back bench for driving in my jon boat and later regretted it because I couldn't see anything while fishing. I would go to the back and walk on the metal floor and scare all of the fish away.

[catfishtonyd]

I've only got one depth finder on my boat for now. Since it's more important to me for fishing than running, (I know the places I fish pretty well) I mounted the unit itself on the bow, but mounted the transducer on the stern. That way I can see it well enough when I'm running, but it's easy to see when I'm fishing. I just have to remember that what I see is a little behind me. It's a compromise I can live with.



Note unit on bow deck.

[macgyver]

My setup is just like Cajun's with the exception of my fishfinder is on the other side, and I have stick steering so everything is done up front. I use the fishfinder more to find points/droppoffs/submerged stuff ;D. If I know it at the back of the boat it doesn't hurt me at all. The most fun I get sometimes, is taking someone new out, and watching as their eyes get big from all the fish they see on the screen, and I tell em, look that one's right under you. Amazing how quickly their line gets wet Once you find the spot, mark it.

Lizards

[BassGizmo]

I think i may mount it on the bow. i figure if my wife is sitting in my view of the fishfinder she can tell me if she sees anything good on the screen. I actually have my battery mounted up front so it will be much easier to hook everything up. thanks for the info guys

[Rob Mak]

when i was figuring on putting mine depth finder in up front i fished with a buddy who imo had his in the wrong place. he hit it 6 times in one day. on my boat there a small area near the trolling moter that i located my depth finder if i have a bad cast -who don't- it would hit my tm mount before it hits the depth finder i use a eagle 168 up front. th tm base is higher than the depth finder. i have never hit the depth finder -the tm a bunch-.


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