Vexilar LC-8 - Manual (Page 5)

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TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
Transom Mounted
The LC-8 transducer can
be mounted on the transom
of the boat. The shape will
allow a clear depth reading
at any boat speed. Locate a
spot similar to the one in fig-
ure E. Keep in mind that you
need clear water flow across
the face of the transducer to
insure a clear reading at all
speeds. Stay away from riv-
ets, ribs, or strakes that
would be just in front of the
transducer. They will disturb
the water and scramble the
reading. Attach the mount-
ing bracket to the transducer and hold it up to the boat where you are
planning to mount it (see figure E). Mark the first hole on the transom,
or mounting plate, so that when the bottom of the transducer is flush
with the bottom of the boat the hole is located at the bottom of the
bracket slot. This gives you room to "fine tune" the position of the
transducer and optimize your reading after you've put the back boat
in the water. Drill out the hole and tighten the bracket down secure-
ly. Be sure to seal any holes drilled into the transom with silicone to
prevent water from leaking into the boat. Once you have verified that
the unit reads at all boat speed, drill out the second hole and install the
second mounting screw. Run the transducer cord up to the unit tak-
ing the same care as you did when you ran the power cord. Plug the
transducer connector into the back of the unit and screw the retaining
ring down tight.