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I'm new to the world of down imaging electronics. I've read a lot of things on the net lately about down imaging but one thing i cannot seem to find a solid answer for is, Can you mount your down imaging transducer onto your trolling motor like you would with a regular old sonar? Some people say the image isn't good because of the fact that the trolling motor head is always moving. Thanks in advance fellas. 

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If it is Humminbird Down Imaging, it is not an issue since you adjust the speed of the imaging scrolling across the display to match the GPS speed. I use Side Imaging with the SI transducer on the trolling motor and have no problem with the images.

Done correctly, you will be turning the motor faster than it can be recorded. Turning will have spikes in the image. There are examples in the snapshot topic.

Additionally if you must have a full screen sharp DI image, just hold the motor straight for a full screen update.

 

Humminbird has two specific Down Imaging trolling motor pucks-- no adapters or special mount system needed.

 

Don't know about the other brands.

 

 

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Thanks wayne! That sounds

perfect as i was planning to purchase another helix 7 to match my console unit. 

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