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boat transducer shape Fred, The shape is commonly elliptical, to facilitate lessening drag. I believe I likened it to an "egg'shape". Just picture maybe 1/4 of an egg below the bottom at the stern of a boat dragging in the water 1/4" below the bottom. The 'egg" (or transducer) would be...

I am seeking a general answer relative to boat speed and psi effect on a transducer. I understand many variables affect this, ie, salinity, current, etc. Assuming a transducer mounted on the back of a boat hangs below into the water 1/4", water forces increase against this object as boat speed...