StarCraft Islander 191V

[Dipsey]

I'm wondering if anyone has found a preferred angle for the transducer on these boats. I installed a RM Helix 9 on it and I'm not picking up the 10 or 15 pound weights very well. These boats ride bow high so maybe I need to adjust the angle higher but when I go to the next click it looks too high. The angle I have been using is 8 degrees. I just adjusted the ping rate down but haven't been on the water since. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

[rolmops]

You should put the boat in quiet water  and then look at the angle of the transom and the water surface. The transducer should be parallel with the water surface or maybe with the rear end a bit higher. This angle is different for every boat and changes with how the boat is loaded. 

If you can , measure the angle of the transom and the water surface and take it from there.

The 600 hertz transducer has a bigger angle potential than the one kilo hertz. So with the 600 your cone is larger and will enable you to see more.

[Dipsey]

Thank you for the feedback rolmops.  That's a good approach to it. I'll put my normal load with 2 fishermen at the back and have a look. I'll check the angles with a digital angle finder. The transducer adjustments are pretty course but hopefully I'll find the sweet spot. 

 

Thanks again and good luck out on the water. 

[rolmops]

19 hours ago, Dipsey said:

Thank you for the feedback rolmops.  That's a good approach to it. I'll put my normal load with 2 fishermen at the back and have a look. I'll check the angles with a digital angle finder. The transducer adjustments are pretty course but hopefully I'll find the sweet spot. 

 

Thanks again and good luck out on the water. 

As for the adjustments, you can always put a shim to fine tune, but remember, the deeper your weights, the bigger your blow back.

[Dipsey]

I was considering that. I'm going to test things out at a local launch this week.