I am curious about the transducer on the new units. It is my understanding that the transducer has to be mounted below the lowest part of the boat to get the side views. Is that correct?

If so, doesn't that put it in a somewhat exposed position? I could see me accidentally letting the boat drift onto a mud bank. What about if a submerged log slid down the hull of the boat? Wouldn't it damage the transducer or even remove it?