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    I was wondering if you guys could help me. I am installing a HB 597CI DI and I am mounting the transducer on MK trolling motor. Do I have it installed correctly. I have it up close to the keel ..will that effect the image or do I need to move it back some? Heck I might even have it installed backwards..lol. Any help would be appreciated.

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    It's not backwards. I don't know if having it that close to the skeg with affect it or not. You may just have to give it a try and see unless someone else comes along that knows something different.

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    I can move it back but I was worried about hitting something and knocking it back into the prop. I fish reelfoot and the TM takes a beating. Thanks for your help!

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    Looks good to me, mine is that close and it doesn't have any trouble
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    Mine is just like that and works like a champ!
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    There is this option for protecting the DI xducer...

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    HB just came out with a new transducer specifically made for a trolling motor. I think the model number you need is XTM-9-DI-25. Web site says they are not available but if you call them they are. I got mine last week and it is great. Much less likely to get torn up.

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    On Reelfoot its going to hit lots and lots of things... Its going to get beat up no matter what you do. I'm thinking the skeg is going to interfere some. I would slide it back some.

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