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Finally getting around to mounting a used Lowrance a buddy gave me. Mounting the transducer on the trolling motor, but have a dumb question...which direction should the transducer be pointing? I can't find a pic online of this exact one mounted to a trolling motor, but I've found pics of similar ones mounted both ways.

Also, since it's mounted to the TM, does the motor need to be pointed straight ahead for the best reading or will it give the same picture no matter which way the motor is pointing?

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If its for 2d or downimaging I dont think it matters. Way u have it in first pic looks best imo

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Originally Posted by Ben2
If its for 2d or downimaging I dont think it matters
Yeah, it's Sonar/DI.......no side-scan and no mapping


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Backwards. Turn the wire towards the shafts

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Originally Posted by Crappie
Backwards. Turn the wire towards the shafts
So like the 2nd pic?


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Top picture is correct. The rounded part goes toward direction of travel..

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Originally Posted by klay
Top picture is correct. The rounded part goes toward direction of travel..
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First picture is correct. Since it is DI only, you are only looking at what is directly below the transducer, so pointing the TM in any direction will give you the same image. I like mine because a rear transducer shows what is the at the back of the boat.


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