Flush mount vs fairing block ducer 28 footer

[Overtime Fishing]

Upgrading electronics and have a question for the local pros. I am going with 2 Simrad Nss8s on a 28' Henriques. Putting a new transducer on a as well, 1kw 50/200. Only question is whether should get the ducer in a fairing block or can I get away with a flush mount? I was sold on the block but the guy selling it to me said to go with a bronze flush mount. I am cruising around 21 knots and might make 5 Canyon trips a year give or take. Appreciate any insight, if this is posted in the wrong board my apologies, just redirect me to the the right one.

Thanks,
Doug

[Islander II]

I have a flush mount and it kicks out on plane. Not sure if it to close to the strake, but it's very annoying. Everyone I talk to that has the ducer on a block, never have problems.

[Fine Catch]

I am using a 20 degree tilted element flush mount transducer on my Carolina Classic 28 and it is solid at all speeds and seas. I consulted with the factory, for the proper place to install the transducer and they recomended installing it, in front of the startboard engine, near the motor mount. You can't go wrong with checking with the builder on things like this. Henriques, like Carolina Classic has an excellent reputation for supporting the owners of their boats, new or used.

[Gerry Zagorski]

If I had my choice tilted element would be the way I'd go. Much less chance of loosing bottom while under way and nothing sticking out of your hull if you happen to run aground or hit something.

Had a fairing block on one of my old boats. Ran into some shallows while a drift once, bottom scraped some rocks... Thought I was OK until I got a call from the marina the boat was sitting low in the water the next day. Found that the ducer/block became dislodged and water was coming in from there.

[Gerry Zagorski]

One more thing to add here... If you are not planning on going out into the deep (200 plus feet) a shoot thru hull ducer can work well too. If you decide to go this route you need to be sure you have a solid, not cored hull because you can't use a shoot through ducer with a cored hull.

Nice part about these is they get mounted inside the hull and shoot through it so no holes in your hull and no worries about fouling from marine growth either.

[Overtime Fishing]

Thanks for the replies. I would LOVE to go with the tilted element to be honest. It is a fraction of the price, I am just a little paranoid that once the boat goes in the water and I am underway that I lose the signal. I would be extremely disappointed and wind up putting the block in anyways. I do have a call into henriques, haven't connected yet though as to what their recommendations are. Also I will probably need the extra depth as we continue to learn the offshore game.

Thanks Again