Since I bought a 2012 Skeeter TZX 190 there isn't much information available on the internet re: the optimum Humminbird 798 Side Imaging (SI) Transducer location on the transom. Most Skeeter boat owners have a jackplate with which to install their transducers. The 2012 TZX 190 does NOT have a jackplate. Therefore, the only place to install the transducer is on the transom. The only problem with installing the SI transducer on the transom is that the port & starboard transom sponsons are partially obscuring the view. See photos below:
Having said all this, what are the options? In order to clear the transom sponsons, the SI transducer needs to be installed on either the e-Ladder or on a bracket that will extend the SI transducer down and out (away from the transom). It can't be extended too far from the transom otherwise it will start interfering with the outboard engine (even with the engine trimmed up/out). The e-Ladder might be a good place to mount it, albeit, you're going to need to pull the ladder and either drill a hole completely through the bracket or tap screw threads into the bracket which would accommodate a screw/bolt.
I'm currently deciding on which of the mounting options I'm going to go with. I'll post more when I decide what's best. Fish ON! Rob
Just now dealing with same issue, any update to this article?
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