On a Phoenix 721 with hi jacker jack plate, how do you level the transducer to get best results using a "transducer shield / saver mount/bracket?
I was told to mount it flush with jack plate and that should be level when in water. The type of mounting bracket from transducer shield/saver for my transducer has to be drilled for installation.
Seems like it better be right the first time or will have to redrill to get it right.
Thoughts??
What brand of electronics and transducer? The Transducer Saver Mount forward part vertical leg should be parallel with the vertical angle of the transom. They Manufacturer each angle mounting bracket that way per boat type. Reach out to them their customer service is great and can save you time and mistakes.
Garmin brand, phoenix 721, hi jacker jack plate, gt-56 transducer
Will call tomorrow, thanks
Last edited by 200721i; 12-01-2022 at 08:47 PM.
If you have the hole shot plate, you can use a wedge that Transducer Shield Saver makes along with the shield. Now you dont say what transducer brand and model. As for the wedge, you will need the one that is for a 90* jackplate. If you do not have a hole shot plate then you need the shield and jackplate L bracket.....
Do not mount it flush with jp as the angle will be off.....there are other brands that make brackets, but IMO, TSS is the best....
Here is mine on my Phoenix with holeshot plate.
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2014 Phoenix 619 Pro / 2014 Mercury 200 Pro XS
Here is how you can determine if the angle is correct. Unfortunately if it is not, the TSS cannot be adjusted
https://www.google.ca/search?q=trans...id:JuYsmJRc_fE
2019 BCB Classic
Merc V8 200 4S
If you have a Lowrance System/Point-1, you can use the data from it to determine your true hull angle at idle speed - then just replicate that on land by adjusting the trailer. Sort of the high tech version of leveling method shown in the video. Hummingbird and Garmin probably have something similar as well.
Good video, thanks
Another method of getting the angle, you can look at the scum line on the jack plate. I leveled mine and it's about the same with a slight additional compensation for idle speed. For the mount, I have the one that goes on the side of the plate, I just used one of the two fastener holes, rotated the piece that holds the ducer, marked where that second hole would be, and drilled a new hole to give the right angle for the ducer. To do it over again I would buy the wedge mounts for under the hole shot plate.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
This is exactly what I've done on my last two boats.Originally Posted by krindgen
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Last edited by tj; 06-25-2023 at 12:56 PM.
Champion 184
Mercury 175 EFI
I took a 4 ft level with me on the water and placed it on the rear deck. I then I shimmed the level until it was level and recorded the measurement (mine was 3/4" gap at one end)
For this to be spot on you need to have your boat loaded front to back as you usually fish
Then back at the shop I reproduced that set up by adjusting the trailer height. From there I used a torpedo level on the transducer.
2004 Stratos 285 Pro XL 150 Hp Optimax OT862351
That is how I did my 3N1 transducer on my Ranger worked for me
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
You paid for a great quality transducer mount that is custom made for your exact boat and jackplate model. Follow the instructions from them and you will get it perfect the first time. It is pretty simple, really. Hold the bracket on your jackplate and slide it forward so the leading edge is flush with your transom. Mark the holes and drill them. Look at the picture and my video and you will see how mine is angled exactly flush with the glass transom.
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Marc
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