07-30-2009, 05:09 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Theoretically, it will work...shooting through the "hull" of the PVC fabric. Right?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]From past experience with using the transducer to shoot through ice (and a thin layer of water), it does not produce the same quality display as when shooting through water top to bottom. Anything between the electronics and the bottom will cause interference and potential distortion. Even bubbles caused by normal boat operation will mess up the signal on boat mounted sonar.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The area behind the seat is also subjected to a lot of "rock and roll"...making the mount an unstable one from the standpoint of shooting straight down. If the beam keeps moving around...especially over uneven bottom...you will get a wacky signal. The more stable you can keep the 'ducer the better.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only way to tell for sure is to give it a try. By using an easily removeable silicone seal, you will be able to go back to plan A if Plan B does not work out.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]From past experience with using the transducer to shoot through ice (and a thin layer of water), it does not produce the same quality display as when shooting through water top to bottom. Anything between the electronics and the bottom will cause interference and potential distortion. Even bubbles caused by normal boat operation will mess up the signal on boat mounted sonar.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The area behind the seat is also subjected to a lot of "rock and roll"...making the mount an unstable one from the standpoint of shooting straight down. If the beam keeps moving around...especially over uneven bottom...you will get a wacky signal. The more stable you can keep the 'ducer the better.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only way to tell for sure is to give it a try. By using an easily removeable silicone seal, you will be able to go back to plan A if Plan B does not work out.[/#0000ff]
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