I got a new Lowrance thru-hull transducer and am trying to mount it towards the front of my boat. I first mounted it down through the floor drain but I couldnt get a signal..

I cannot mount it on my trolling motor because its a Minn Kota Genesis and Im not tearing it apart.

My question - Has anyone mounted theirs towards the front of a rod locker compartment? That area appears to be the bottom of the boat, and maybe I can get a signal there. What do you think??

Thanks!