Thread: Garmin 93 SV

This is mine weather it’s right or not never had an issue but you may have to move your plate down

Sorry not a computer techy guy with this stuff so you got three pictures

I have the 93sv but i don't use it as a standard depth finder. I never mounted the GT54 transducer. I would suspect that it would mount like an other transducer. The book that came with my Garmin had a lot of information that would be helpful in using the device. I never turn anything but Livescope on. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I would go with a good mount - RAM is expensive, but probably the best. I used the "C" grade for mine.

After going out this week I think I've come to the conclusion that I dont need the DI and SI while on plane. I trolled around at idle and spotted some fish and actually caught a few!

I'm not losing signal after lowering down the transducer some more. I think it would help to drop it about 1.5 to 2 inches more but I'm out of space on the stern saver to give the transducer something to have a lot of backing against. I could get another stern saver and cut it to fit in the space below the one I have mounted to give me that extra room but its doing well so far. I cant stand too far on the left side of the boat or it will come out of the water. I think I'm going to have to live with it since im sitting so shallow in the water. On a larger boat, I think I wouldn't be having these problems because it would be sitting slightly lower in the water. giving me that 1.5-2 inches im needing.

I agree with Nova...your transducer is mounted too high.
I'm guessing here but I would think if you could drill another set of holes maybe 3/4" lower it should be enough to get the transducer down in the water and it would make a world of difference in your performance.
FWIW, those transducers are designed to kick up if you hit something in the water.
The part of the transducer bracket that the transducer mounts to, should be level with the bottom of your boat.

A point that I have always tried to live by when adding new toys to my boat is that, if I'm going to make the investment in something new, I'm going to take the time to try to get it installed where I get everything out it that I can and I'm going to take the time to learn how it works. I've mounted some transducers 3 times before getting it right and could get the readings I was expecting.
The point being you should be able to get SI & DI readings out of this unit while running down the river on plane, why accept something less?

I understand what you're saying. I'm not worried about the transducer kicking up or hitting something, I'm worried about the mount snapping where the screws are attached from the pressure of the water pushing on it. There wont be much support between the plate and the back of the mount itself after lowering the screw holes down. You think it would be okay that way? My max speed is about 15mph on a good day. I'm not trying to be contradictory, I'm just so uneducated on these things. Thank you for the input fellas.

I understand your concern. I doubt that you'd have to worry about breaking your transducer bracket by lowering your transducer to where it needs to be.
I don't know what material is used to make the bracket but I'm sure it can handle some abuse. I would move, modify or add on to your transducer mount if you really feel that it needs it to provide the additional support. Remember a little extra effort up front will pay dividends in your enjoyment for years to come.
Good luck with your install, you're almost there.

Originally Posted by crappiemax

I understand your concern. I doubt that you'd have to worry about breaking your transducer bracket by lowering your transducer to where it needs to be.
I don't know what material is used to make the bracket but I'm sure it can handle some abuse. I would move, modify or add on to your transducer mount if you really feel that it needs it to provide the additional support. Remember a little extra effort up front will pay dividends in your enjoyment for years to come.
Good luck with your install, you're almost there.

Thanks for the help boss. I will move it down and take a chance on it!


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