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Eagle Electronics SeaFinder 250 DF User Manual

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Good and poor transducer locations.

How low should you go?
For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so

that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will

usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec-

tion from bangs and bumps.

Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.

If you want to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower, the slots

in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the

CAUTION: Clamp the trans-
ducer cable to transom near
the transducer. This will help
prevent the transducer from
entering the boat if it is
knocked off at high speed.

Good location

Good location

Poor angle

Poor location

Good
location

Transom

Hull bottom

Transducer
centerline