Transducers location CPT100 & CPT200?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Jim,

Excessive force on the transducer is not generally a problem for most installations. However, should the boat regularly operate at very high speed, then you may want to consider installing the transducer in a manner such that it will not be performing as a skimming transducer. As indicated within the referenced FAQ, the CPT200 is designed for slow speed operation (i.e. when the boat is operating as a displacement hull rather than planing hull). The transducer will need to be installed sufficiently low on the transom such that it will remain immersed in water at the speed that SideVision will be used. The corresponding height that the transducer may be moved upward will be differ based on hull characteristics and speed of operation. To determine the mounting height may want to consider operating the boat the highest speed the you plan to utilize SideVision while having a crew member video the transom area with a cell phone. A better option may be to install a transducer mounting board (typically manufactured from Starboard) to the transom permitting the transducer to be tested at a number of different heights while limiting the holes drilled into the transom to those required to mount the transducer mounting board to the transom.