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998 SI mounting

bassfshin24

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Has anyone mounted their SI transducer on their jackplate? I will be getting my 998 SI unit on Sunday and it looks like the jackplate will be the best place for it to be mounted. Is this an easy process to mount it to the jackplate? From what I have read it looks like I'll need to buy a L bracket and a transducer saver and shield. Any tips for this would be helpful.

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Do you have a picture of the boat that might help identify a perfect spot for the transducer?

Do you want it to work on plane as well as trolling? i.e. all speeds?

I'm seeing a lot of them mounted just below the jack plate with a bracket.

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Hey BF24,

Just did this last year and it works out awesome. I put it on my jackplate so it would still be just below the sponsons on my skeeter at the jacks highest level but above my hull so it is protected in the shallows with the jack plate up.

I did not use any kind of bracket or shield and have not had a issue with mine to date. Just followed instructions and made VERY sure I had the mount perfectly level. Just feel the mount out before you do it to make sure the beam will not be interfered with by either the side of the hull or the motor (trimmed all the way down I get a little signal interference)

Only thing I dont have is consistent full speed reading but thats really not a big deal to me.

GL and enjoy I coudnt live without my 998 now!

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Will do only issue is I have yet to post a pic on here so might struggle a bit haha...wanna send me an email and I can do it quick of my phone and send it to you?

Also wont be by boat till Thursday as I left it out in west metro for the time being...

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Superduty Experienced

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I have a special hole shot plate that was designed around my lowrance structure scan transducer. It was cheaper than the fancy L brackets and shields. I am very happy with it. A lot of guys get interference from the echo inside the jackplate. A holeshot plate is usually the remedy to this problem so you might as well start there. Send me a PM and I will give you the name of the company.

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mww24 Experienced

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if you need to make and special brackets or shields to mount it bassfishin. I may be able to help you out. Thats my line of work and I have access to high quality stainless and all the tools to make custom parts. We've done some similar stuff before.

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Yeah me too!

I need all the help I can finding them in deeper water! Can't wait to get it on the boat. I possibly putting an 858 HD DI on the bow as well. Ill probably be spending a lot of time on the water not fishing and just learning.

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NTW Proficient

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Nice! A major plus to have another unit on the bow that shares info with the 998. Very nice for getting on the waypoints you set when side imaging. I have the 700 series with DI on the bow...still trying to figure out the advantage of DI but SI is incredible once you get the hang of it.

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Gotta agree with ya NTW dont find a lot of use with down imaging besides it sometimes helping decipher the normal sonar image if its cluttered. Hardly ever use it really but its hard to imagine life without SI now!

Got you're email Tony and will shoot ya a pick tonight once I am by my boat.

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What size ram mount does every one use for hte 800, 900, 1100 series birds? Or if you use a different mount what do you use? I have the 1.5" ball and not sure that will do the job.

Also how many people drill a hole for their cords to go through and then just put a plastic cover over it. Or do you just feed the cords from underneith the counsel. I like the look of drilling a hole but really don't want to put a hole in the boat.

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Hey BF24,

Apologize for not sending ya those picks yet promise I will get them to you tonight just had a hectic little weekend...

Go with the bigger ram mount you wont regret it, I went with making a small hole since it keeps the cords out of the way, I really should throw a small plastic cover on it but have not yet and have not had any issues.

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What size ram mount does every one use for hte 800, 900, 1100 series birds? Or if you use a different mount what do you use? I have the 1.5" ball and not sure that will do the job.

Also how many people drill a hole for their cords to go through and then just put a plastic cover over it. Or do you just feed the cords from underneith the counsel. I like the look of drilling a hole but really don't want to put a hole in the boat.

Sometimes holes are inevitable.

Check out T-H Marines HSOforum for the components to clean up your install.

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What size ram mount does every one use for hte 800, 900, 1100 series birds? Or if you use a different mount what do you use? I have the 1.5" ball and not sure that will do the job.

Also how many people drill a hole for their cords to go through and then just put a plastic cover over it. Or do you just feed the cords from underneith the counsel. I like the look of drilling a hole but really don't want to put a hole in the boat.

Get the largest ball ram available, I prefer the short arm over the long arm. Drill a hole for the cables and put a rubber grommet on the hole and you should be ok. Take your time and it'll be fine.

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Have fun with the install! smile

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