Transducer on TM using I-pilot

[TheRodFather]

Like the title states, when I-pilot is doing it's thing, correcting, swinging around etc, what does that do for the image that the transducer on the TM is producing?  

 

Would the swinging really mess with side scan or other views?

[jbmaine]

I have a Garmin echomap chirp  CV on the bow with the transducer on my Ulterra. Honestly I get a decent image when on I Pilot, Spot lock, but I don't trust it 100%. With the head swiveling around like crazy your sonar signals have to be going every which way. I do love it for depth. When my shallow alarm goes off I know to trim up pronto.

 If you were on I pilot ( legacy ) in a steady breeze, with the TM more stable, it works fine.

 I kept my sonar with side scan on the console for just that reason. 

                         

[TheRodFather]

Ok, sounds good, I wasn't sure if side scan on the bow was a good idea, and didn't want to waste money on a unit that can do if it isn't something that will work well with I-pilot.

 

Thanks again!  TRF

[slonezp]

Are you trying to take pretty pictures or locate fish, cover, and structure?