Transducer location on a Simmons?

[easterngray]

Does anyone have any experience with a transom mount transducer on a Simmons style hull? It is generally recommended that the transducer not be mounted aft of the prop - with the outboard in a well I'm wondering if there will be too much turbulence around the transom. Thanks in advance for any feedback. Alec

[pipefitter]

If you put it in the well, you could possibly cavitate the prop. Look on the Simmons site. There is a boat in the photo gallery called 'Black Pear' which shows a shot of the stern with a transducer wire. Rule of thumb for us in the business is 12" off of hull centerline as a minimum when possible. The bottom/stern juncture on a Simmons is not past the prop. I don't know if the motor mount is further forward in your hull than a real Simmons.

Sorry about the picture quality:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/tigmaster/P6030022.jpg

[easterngray]

Wow - silly me - of course it's not - I should have given this more thought - Thanks alot for your help!! Much appreciated! Alec