If you look down the transom, is there anything in the way of the transducer on the left side…even slightly? When I mounted mine, I placed it on a 1″ mounting plate which made it clear the screen on the livewell inlet. Will the motor obstruct the transducer if it’s trimmed all the way down? That will cause problems too. Another reason it could be distorting is if it’s mounted too close to the motor.