Ever since i installed the motorguide xi5 trolling motor i tried using the factory transducer and the image was terrible . So i ran a lowrance hdi transducer down the shaft to the bottom of the head and the image was better but still terrible, after seeing some images on here i need help . Anyone from the east texas area that can help will be greatly appreciated. Iam starting over from scratch .Iam here in the Hawkins area and boat is in the my shop so weather is not a problem
I can't help, but I can commiserate. I have been through a similar experience. I have xi3 with built in transducer and Humminbird display unit. I purchased adapter and connected transducer to display. Interference was so strong, I could not get a usable image. Consulted with both companies. They each blamed the other. Installed my Humminbird transducer on bottom of xi3. Still lots of interference, but could get usable image with high frequency setting (450 khZ?). Tried other various ways to reduce noise, but have decided to live with it since I can at least see a reasonable image of bottom structure. I hope you continue to post on your progress in case you turn up something that will help mitigate this issue.