[cwk33041]

Have a question for you guys, I have 1997 Stratos Walkaround with pocket transom however the previous owner bolted a stainless steel plate over the pocket basically getting rid of it. I haven't had an issues getting on plane but am considering removing the plate and mounting my transducer in this area. Do you guys think there will be noticeable difference in getting up on plane or any other unintended consequences? This boat only sees Laker Erie or Lake Michigan.

 

[cwk33041]

No structural damage. After thinking about it and thinking about, I think the previous owner was trying to extend the running surface to gain more Stern lift. Mostly likely due the additional weight of the old kicker. The boat now has a much lighter new Yamaha 9.9.

For now I am just going to leave it, it's been on for 4 years I've owned and the boat planes quite well. I ended up through bolting two pieces of angle iron and mounting my transducers to that. Was able to mark bottom up to about 25 mph. So have a little adjustment to do. But an overall improvement to my previous tranducer location.