TRANSDUCER MOUNTING 101

[@rogermoore3270]

Looking forward to seeing you put all that badassness to work this year. Definitely a dream setup

[@JohnCrews]

Fingers crossed!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Amazing video bro. You are so down to earth and just a regular guy. I have learned so much watching these videos while stick inside for the winter. Can't wait to shake this cabin fever off

[@bigc8018]

The best thing about you, homie, is that although you are in the class of "owners" who could do like the rest of them and just buy their way in to the circuit, but you really are a true competitor. You actually want to win for competitions sake. Not many like that. That and you actually put out quality content. Puts you in a class almost by yourself, bro. Many kudos.

[@JohnCrews]

Much thanks, homie.

[@dannymolta6513]

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[@cowboyjack570]

I’m a walleye aluminum boat guy but still enjoy your videos. Looking forward to the HB mega live. I run the ultera with mega si. Keep up the good work

[@jones1394]

Thank you so much I always wonder how or where to place my transducer in the back of the boat. I have a manual jack plate so you showing me that jack plate mount was awesome I'm buying one now. I'm mounting my Solix 15 transducer there. Learn something new all the time I didn't know why I couldn't see the bottom while traveling 60mph the thru hull transducer the key you mention now I know thanks again. You put out amazing videos for the average fishermen to learn from weather its boat care to your famous baits I love. Thank you so much.

[@Milehighsnake98]

THANK YOU JOHN! I'm actually in the process of switching brands of electronics so I'm swapping all of that stuff.

[@kolebyvanbeek8442]

loving all the videos! can't wait to see all the comparisons from the lowrance and hummibird side imaging, even though I run Garmins lol

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Great video John that’s exactly where my Lowrance 3 in 1 transducer is mounted on my Ranger on the pad and I get great images. Then I have a thru hull for 2d running on plane and I never lose bottom at any speed. Thanks again

[@PerryGage]

Awesome!! So glad you did this! My new lowrance 12s come in this week and I noticed my transducer last year was alittle too low. Replaced 3 of them sadly.

[@Titus4554]

Great video! This is exactly the info I was looking for

[@dayoxw5037]

great video really enjoyed it

[@bmorale15]

Great video! I just purchased a lowrance elite ti 2 9 inch with the 3-in-1 transducer. I planned on using this as my only scanner. I’m trying to understand if I’ll be able to read depth of water when I am on plane. Will that depend on where I mount it? Before watching this video I was going to mount it where traditional transducers go, which is through the hull. Either below the boat or slightly higher than the bottom of the hull. Could you please help a brother out.

[@JohnCrews]

The 3 in 1 won’t read while on plane no letter how you mount it. You need a 2D transducer mounted in bottom of hull to do that.

[@jdrinkh2o]

Do you have the perspective mount bracket for the Livescope, if not you should. I've got both the 360 and Livescope on my boat and prefer the Livescope set in perspective mode over the Mega 360 in a lot of situations. The 360 has to spin rather slow to show detail, where the livescope in perspective is real time. So cruising shallow water on the trolling motor you don't have to stop and wait for the 360 to sweep to see what's out there. But perspective mode on livescope is only good in about 15ft of water, and I find I have to run the gain much higher to see stuff compared to forward view, so make sure you adjust gain when switching modes. Good luck this season!

[@JohnCrews]

Great info! I’ll have to try that out

[@bkrame]

What model Lowrance thru hull are you using??

[@mad250]

Thanks Jonh, what model of lowrance 2d transducer you install for thru-hull installation? Great video very thanks

[@JohnCrews]

The puck style

[@mad250]

@@JohnCrews yes I see later the temperature sensor fo the transducer instaler on the right of your motor... Is the HST-PDRT-WBL Very thanks John, great setup.

[@PerryShriver]

good stuff.👍👍👍👍👍

[@bmorale15]

Would you recommend the flush mount over the jack plate install? I want to mount the lowrance 3-in-1 transducer either either of those.

[@hollyhandley7585]

Hey John, Do you worry about the angle of rear transducers not being able to be adjusted? I know with the factory mount you can adjust to get a more perfect angle while you idle and scan.

[@JohnCrews]

I do not. That step part is really close to perfect angle

[@unfazedsportsapparel]

John, great info. I find myself facing this dilemma right now. Old Lowrance not reading depth anymore. I am sure it has to do with the through-hull transducer. I bought a new Lowrance Elite today with 3 in 1 Transducer. I like the idea of the flush mount under the step. I have a 2002 TR19 and it has that step. Is there a kit for that? Or are you doing it manually with epoxy?

[@JohnCrews]

Lowrance makes a flush mount kit for the 3 in 1. 👍🏼

[@arronkowalczyk9869]

Great Video! What Lowrance Thru Hull Transducer Model # are you running with your HDS Live? Thanks!

[@alanaho4915]

This was an interesting and informative video. Good stuff. A few questions. On the Ultrex do you hace the built in DI or the standard U2S transducer? So my brother (Texas) has a Ranger and his Lowrance transducer is on rightside epoxied to the underside to the right of what looks like two drains with the wire coming out the rear. He complains that he always has to reset the direction of the sonar on his graph (right to left from left to right). Anyway to save that setting? Or other change in transducer?

[@JohnCrews]

My Ultrex has the standard ducer. That’s odd on the reversing transducer. Once you program it once, it should stay.

[@MrFishhook]

Where do you mount a bow fish finder when you have a spot lock trolling motor ? So cable doesn’t break?

[@dannicolau6501]

I was looking at the Humminbird XM 14 HW MSI T transom transducer. It says you can get good quality imaging up to 40mph. Would a through hull offer any advantage in that case?

[@fishncoach8699]

So did you consider going with the ghost or force when you were making changes this year?

[@JohnCrews]

The Ghost is a great TM. Still one more option coming...

[@fishncoach8699]

@@JohnCrews I like the sound of that!

[@bradstack14]

Can you talk about what you need to do when upgrading from lead acid to lithium’s? New cables breakers etc?

[@JohnCrews]

Most of the time, nothing needs to be done cable wise if you have decent wires to start with. Making sure all your connections are clean is always key.

[@bradstack14]

@@JohnCrews I’m looking to upgrade to lithium’s and would get the power pole charge first and then the 36v but I see some guys have those orange boxes have after the batteries. Is just a simple swap of the batteries and cables? Feel like there’s more to it

[@johnknecht9158]

Was wondering if you new anything about the mega live. If so would it be needed if you had mega 360?

[@JohnCrews]

Mega Live is coming. It’s different that 360.

[@jeffjodyauman7774]

Did you try using duct seal putty to test your thru hull placement? Seen some of these on KZbin with good results

[@genomattingly7106]

ur hummingbird transducer mounted on ur atlas jack plate, where can i get one?

[@JohnCrews]

Transducer Saver Shield is the company. They have a web site

[@codynix7830]

From my understanding Those built in transducers are simple to change if there is an issue. Look at video from Russel marine products. They go into detail about it

[@JohnCrews]

The Ultrex built in is a bit of a job. The built in on the Ghost or Force is easy to replace. Russel Marine does a great job on their vids.

[@codynix7830]

@@JohnCrews Cool man. That’s good to know. I saw a video about it and always thought if I had an issue with mine it would be simple Now I know to take it to the pro’s to handle

[@daltoncejmer5065]

Is there a mount you're using to put the transducer flush to the bottom of the boat? I see you screwed it to the boat but there is nothing to screw it to on the side of the 3 in 1 like you have yours done.

[@JohnCrews]

It’s a flush mount kit from Lowrance

[@nickbutler9368]

Is there any interference with the 360 mounted on the inside instead of the outside from the prop? I know i can cover my boat easier with it on the inside mounting instead of the outside, but just curious if the location mattered?

[@adamgonzales9641]

I had bought a garmin with side imaging and mounted on back of a 99 skeeter.. only used one time before i sold boat but i didnt get the picture i should have gotten. It suppose to be mounted at an angle upwards to be level with water on pad 3-5 mph? are you having this issue or is this something you have come to find? Maybe its a brand deal? Thanks

[@JohnCrews]

The side transducer needs to be close to level when boat is in the water and at a slow idle. That gets the best image. Garmin just came out with a new side transducer that is supposed to be awesome.

[@steveg8637]

Any issue with the transducer flush mounted to the bottom of the step reading at speed? I would think that location would have a lot of turbulent water

[@JohnCrews]

It will not read while running fast

[@steveg8637]

@@JohnCrews Can you define running fast? Does it stop reading at 5 mph? 10? 20?50?

[@LussiersPrideGunDogs]

Do people ever run a transducer through hull on the bow? Say if I have one on my trolling motor already. I’m not sure where to put the other transducer when I’m running two graphs in the front that aren’t comparable w nmea

[@jakehorton1410]

Idk what to think about the tru hull 2d on my nitro i found the sweat spot with a 3 in one and couldn't believe the difference with only one graph at the wheel. But that was on a 50mph boat. Is there performance issues on a 70mph boat with a skimmer style?

[@yangmoua9987]

Do you ever get interference running two side scan transducers off the transom at the same time? Or when scanning around, are you mostly using the humminbird ducer.

[@JohnCrews]

They run different frequencies but I staggered them in order to try to reduce any chance of it. They are both crystal clear when both on.

[@yangmoua9987]

@@JohnCrews Gotcha, thanks for the reply!

[@jerryvalentour164]

What mount brackets do you use

[@yungdad2706]

what are your thought on mega live

[@JohnCrews]

Haven’t seen it but I’ll bet it’s going to be a player

[@TX_Nupe]

Does the rear transducer need to be level, if so what is the process?

[@JohnCrews]

Just needs to be close.

[@alanaho4915]

Will you or did uou install a Lowrance Point 1 GPS puck on your boat?

[@JohnCrews]

I did on rear for marking waypoints at console

[@alanaho4915]

@@JohnCrews okay. I didn't see video on the install.

[@bmorale15]

Can someone link the exact model of the thru hull transducer he used? Having trouble finding it.

[@outdoorsteve7971]

Wouldn’t your forward view on the livescope be backwards?

[@JohnCrews]

No, I went by the book

[@tbrown737]

you cant adjust the mount of the transducer on transom? ive never heard of that??? can you explain i see people all the time adjust or move it up or down if needed without any issue🤷‍♂️

[@buckrockerm]

Just wonder if you have mounted a transducer on the port side of the transom?

[@jacobanderson4101]

Don't mount the transducer on the bottom of your boat, but you can mount it on a the "step" on the bottom of your boat? Can you clarify? I have a 2020 Eyra. Just not sure I'm understanding that comment.

[@JohnCrews]

Not on the running surface. Needs to be on the integrated setback portion

[@jacobanderson4101]

@@JohnCrews That makes sense. Thank you.

[@Justin-tp3lr]

I wish they made a thru hull transducer for tin rigs.

[@patricklawhorn4398]

Ive watched this vid 100 times i still dont know how i want to mount my Garmin gt54 transducer on my 2022 triton trx 179 on the back of the boat

[@richardhaywood9762]

What kind of through hull transducer is. Model

[@bigc8018]

Let's go fishing, homie.

[@TimK4343]

How are you not getting lots of interference on all those transducers?

[@JohnCrews]

The SI transducers use different frequencies.

[@DavidMccallister65]

Dang I need a through hull transgender! 😂 But how does your chart speed keep up if you're running 40-50 mph???🤔

[@WestCoastChris138]

Gosh dang John, I think you need a hair cut bud! Or is the mullet look comin back!!??lol, I couldn’t pay attention when you were talking about the duecers in the front of the boat cuz of that hair 🤪

[@JohnCrews]

Oh it’s coming back baby

[@daveengstrom9250]

I was with you until that last part. It got too complicated and fumbled all together.

[@JohnCrews]

My meds may have wore off. 🤪

[@richardjordan9092]

This dude acting like everyone has thousands to go spend on fish finders lmao.

[@hunterh1033]

This video seems awfully misleading, tf are you talking about you can't read while on plane without a through hull? You absolutely can as long as you have even a single clue about where to mount a skimmer/all-in-one lmao.

[@JohnCrews]

And you will knock off the transducer in about 6 seconds if you mount it where you are talking about. Thanks for the info

[@hunterh1033]

@@JohnCrews everyone and their mother mounts their transducer with 1/8" give or take below the hull, pretty much every transducer mount comes with a pivot point that will flip it up in the event you do hit anything. I'd also recommend flat out just not hitting anything. That might be a good start lol

[@freshwaterfiend6268]

If someone needs all that to catch a fish may need to just stick to fishing with guides. Just can't help feeling like the more these electronics progress the less it becomes about an anglers skills, and more about the size of his wallet or amount he can get from a sponsor. Maybe that's just me.

[@Rockers1121]

So I have a 15ft gregor aluminum... I'm wanting the hds live unit because it is compatible with my xi3 trolling motor ... the hds live comes with the 3 in 1 transducer... I have no clue how I will mount it yet.... I will be occasionally trolling for walleye, kokanee and some other species ... and I want a good scan while on plane ... do you know if I need a separate interface for the thru hull tranducer ? I'm new to fish finders and setting up the transducers .. not sure if the transducers get interference from eachother easily if they are plugged into the same unit ... 🤔