Since this transducer type requires a hole drilled through the hull, give careful consideration to placement and select the best location before drilling.

Your thru-hull transducer can be damaged by overheating if left operating while the vessel is trailered or stored. You should only operate the transducer while the vessel is in the water.

Loading and unloading the vessel from a trailer or navigating around rocks and other obstructions can damage the external part of the transducer. You should check the area around the transducer regularly and make repairs promptly.

The exterior part of your thru-hull transducer is vulnerable to marine growth. For the best results, you should keep the transducer clean (Cleaning and Maintaining the Transducer).

With any transducer, check the cables and connections if you are not getting clear images.