I’ve been trying to find some info on where to mount the transducer on my ‘17 Z185. I thought that I read somewhere that this may be the same hull as a Z518, ???. I can’t find any info or pictures. I’m looking at the bottom of the hull and all the things I’ve read say to have the transducer at the waterline when on plane. The problem is that the where the bottom of the hull is on the pad(the spot where the live well holes and main plug are), I can’t install it there, even if this is the correct location due to the trailer. It would rip the transducer from the rear roller.
On the transom seems the obvious choice, it will be close the the engine and I’m wondering how this will effect it’s performance on plane. Not WOT, but cruising at say 30mph.
The Helix I have is not a SI unit, just DI. My plan is to install a Solix 12 this coming Feb at the console along side the Helix or maybe just the solix. In the mean time I’d like to have my Helix at the console. The transducer location is the only thing holding back this install.
If if anyone could help I would appreciate it. Apologies if I’ve gotten any terminology incorrect, if please correct me.
Thanks in advance!
- BP