Headhunter Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Installing a Lowrance HDS12 on the Pathfinder with Total Scan. How much of an issue is accurate depth operation and rooster tail at higher speeds (30mph+)? Should I consider a second transducer for high speed? Thanks in advance for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 If it is installed properly, there is just a little spray and it does read at high speeds. My total scan reads depth at 40+ That said, its very sensitive to proper location on the transom and height and angle. Just a 1/4" up or down can make a difference. I found about 1/2 of the transducer face needs to be below the plane of the water at speed. More than that there is a problem. Less than that it does not read consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I put mine in the pocket. no spray there, and was equally sensitive as mentioned above, but does read at speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Not sure I can get it in the pocket of a PF. Egret, what boat are you running? Good info keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 21 MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vaca Cut Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I installed my Totalscan in the pocket on my 18 foot Redfisher. Took two adjustments up and down but now I read clear at all speeds and no rooster tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Vaca Cut said: I installed my Totalscan in the pocket on my 18 foot Redfisher. Took two adjustments up and down but now I read clear at all speeds and no rooster tail. Could you post a picture of this setup and explain how you ran the cable? Thanks 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawakibi Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 https://www.berleypro.com/product/rooster-rooter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 I will sure save this website in case I get a rooster tail. Thanks, great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Has anyone installed the Total Scan with a metal bracket? On my new to me RF, the previous owner said that the water pressure on the Totalscan transducer caused a huge rooster tail and broke the plastic bracket that it came with. I'm guessing he didn't install it properly. I've seen that it's possible to buy a metal bracket, which I'm considering to replace the plastic one for additional strength. Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm hoping mounting it correctly won't put that pressure on it and also not cause it to rooster tail. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I am just learning Navico but you can check theOutlet Store for brackets and check out Kawakibi’s post above on rooster tails. good luck with your search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thank you @Headhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Finally done! FMT loaded and ready to fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Looks good! Does anybody else see the bottom picture moving or is it just me? I swear I have not been drinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 I was drinking and moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Whew, that's a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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