PotomacBassin

The next catch... there will always be one.

I always have two on just from regular casting and never adjust if I come up to a dock or pitching situation. No need to take off the sideplate just for that. But you want to turn your spool tension down which will increase your distance with less effort. When first starting out though you may need more tension. Over time you'll feel more comfortable using your thumb as the 'tension.' Love me some pitchin'

Or maybe I should ask if the 4200 will work on aluminum because it doesn't mention metal on the package

Can I use marine grade silicone?

Wayne helped me out as well. Any suggestions on good silicone to seal up the drill/screw holes?

Well you don't want the LSS2 to pick up the lower unit doing its scan. I think I've read somewhere that some people need to trim up to run it.

Accurate

This requirement is so the 2D transducer doesn't get in the way of the structure scan, not for the overlay from my understanding. The requirement for the overlay is when they say to mount them within 1-2 feet (or whatever they say) of each other so you can have the most accurate overlay as possible.

29.89 Fish per Day. Impressive.

Sorry to correct you, but the MK button is on the left and MG is on the right. I have a MK and the only thing I don't like about it is the plastic case on the head. I've had it break on me and my trolling motor guy said he sees this a lot. MG has a a metal case here instead. Other than that, love the MK.

Currently it looks like the one on the top (first picture). Another question I had is do I have to replace this transducer? Or does Lowrance use the same one for all their units. They all look the same. Ha. I'm sure I need to since the internals of the old and new transducer aren't the same. Figured I would ask to save time if I could. Looking at these pictures... I have one additional pump out hole located to the starboard side of the bilge drain hole. I n other words, I have two of the black fittings where only one is shown in these pictures.

I don't have any pics handy or I would. The boat is 5 miles away at the park. I probably won't get to it for a little bit.

So the wake or other affects from the prop won't affect or interfere with 'reception' of the SS?

I searched the archives but couldn't find what I was looking for. So I'm going to be ordering an HDS 7 with SS and was wondering out the SS transducer location (LSS). I know this is supposed to be within one foot of the sounder and to keep it below the sounder transducer, according to the installation manual online. But it doesn't say anything about keeping it away a certain distance from the prop. It just says to make sure it doesn't interfere with the trim. I'm worried about interference with the prop.