Helix Transducer Roostertail

[Mlaker]

This spring I installed a HB Helix. The bracket for the SI/DI transducer throws A LOT of water up around the motor. How have you remedied this? Thinking of building a flashing just above it to deflect the water outward from the boat. Thanks in advance.

[Hot Runr Guy]

Does it look like this, and did you put the rubber plug in the hole?

HRG

[Mlaker]

No its about 6-8 inches long, with metal frame/bracket.

[Hot Runr Guy]

is it mounted too low?

HRG

[h8go4s]

If you're getting good readings, don't mess with it. Just put a shield over it as you described. I used a piece of UHMW poly screwed to the top of the ducer mounting board.

[muskyman73]

I got the same problem with my helix 7 and this is what I used. No spray at all now


http://www.explosivepowersports.com/...ack-black0101/

[Diesel Pro]

I started with the 1197 back in 2008. I had the roostertail and a tough time holding depth on plane.
Did a silicone fill and still not happy. At the advice of a friend I did the Y cable/2d skimmer upgrade and moved my SI transducer up out of harm's way. Did same on my Ranger and would not have it any other way. Now I just shake my head when a boat comes by with water streaming up the transom.

[jdavis]

Originally Posted by muskyman73

I got the same problem with my helix 7 and this is what I used. No spray at all now


http://www.explosivepowersports.com/...ack-black0101/

After seeing your post I ordered one. Got it today and installed it. Looks really nice, I bet it will get rid of my rooster tail. Should know in about 4 hours.

[Mlaker]

After I saw this posted earlier I used the design to make a shield very similiar. Works great. I would have bought the manufactured one but seemed a bit pricey.

thanks all

[tandm]

Originally Posted by h8go4s

If you're getting good readings, don't mess with it. Just put a shield over it as you described. I used a piece of UHMW poly screwed to the top of the ducer mounting board.

I did the same thing. Problem solved.