I need some advice on where to locate a shoot-thru-hull transducer in my 2013 Ranger Z520C.
Thinking it was bad/weak, I replaced the factory-installed Lowrance PD-WBL 83/200 ducer because I would lose bottom contact at 30mph. I installed a new med/high chirp Lowrance ducer in roughly the same location as the original (roughly 18 inches forward of the drain plug) and it, too loses bottom contact at 30mph. Shouldn't I be able to reach 50 to 60 mph?
I am hoping that some of you out there with a Z520C are having success at achieving bottom contact at much higher speeds than me - with your Lowrance system. If so, can you please share with me where your transducer is located. Is it back next to the drain plug for instance? Perhaps the thickness/layers of the fiberglass in the hull sump area varies?? I would prefer to learn of a known location that works well in this model boat. I would rather not experiment with sandbags, temporary installs, etc (in an attempt to locate the best spot), when the best spot for this boat hull must already be known. Any strong recommendations out there? Thanks in advance!!
A follow-up question: Is it possible to move an epoxied-in hull transducer, or will I destroy it trying??
Dave