Now that my doctor has allowed me to return to fishing after this last back surgery, I am thinking about upgrading to the LSV34 transducer. I talked with a Garmin tech who recommended I buy the entire system instead of just buying the new transducer. He stated this way all the components of the system would be new and age at the same rate. He suggested I sell the current system to cover the difference in cost.

After thinking about this I have decided he is probably right but am not sure I want to sell the old system. I am thinking about keeping both systems on the pontoon. Which brings up the question of the best place for both systems.

I know I will place the new system on the bow, as that is where I do my fishing. But I am trying to decide whether I should have both system on the bow. By placing one in front of each fishing seat I would have wider coverage of the front of the bow.

Or should I place the 32 unit of the stern, to be used by the two rear fishing seats. It would also allow me to have Livescope on the console, since the transducer would always be in the water.

One negative to doing this is that it is rare for anyone to fish from the rear fishing seats. So the main advantage would be having it on the console when I am using the main engine.

Since my opinion swings back and forth on the best solution I decided to ask for input from forum members. What do you think would be the best use of the old unit and why do you think this would be the best way to go?

I'm looking forward to seeing your responses.