where to put depth sender
03-15-2006, 11:18 AM
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where to put depth sender
I redid my dash this year, and bought a new depthsounder for it. The old one didn't work at any speed anymore, it was mounted on the transom.
The new one has a through-hull transducer.
Where is the best place to mount it?
The new one has a through-hull transducer.
Where is the best place to mount it?
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03-15-2006, 12:37 PM
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Re: where to put depth sender
I spent the $ to put one in a couple of years ago, and it never has worked. I don't think that it is getting a reading at all. Wish I hadn't wasted the money.
03-15-2006, 03:11 PM
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Re: where to put depth sender
They wont work thru the hull unless you drill hole to mount flush to underneath hull. I'd pass on it as well. My 35 never worked.
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03-15-2006, 10:29 PM
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Re: where to put depth sender
my boat is a '91. no step.
is there coring in the bottom?
the boat's at the fiberglass shop right now. it's either a matter of paying him to make it work through the hull, or ordering an external transducer and having him install it.
i boat in shallow water all the time, and i'm getting kind of sick of using my GPS as a depthfinder
is there coring in the bottom?
the boat's at the fiberglass shop right now. it's either a matter of paying him to make it work through the hull, or ordering an external transducer and having him install it.
i boat in shallow water all the time, and i'm getting kind of sick of using my GPS as a depthfinder
03-16-2006, 06:56 AM
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Re: where to put depth sender
Mount it at least 10" off of the keel (center of vee), there is coring from the keel out 10". With no step, you should be ok mounting just about anywhere from the cabin step down back.
03-16-2006, 11:04 AM
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search this forum......theres a few threads on it.......I used the plastic bag/water method through the hull on my 29 non step......works fine when your off plane........doug
03-16-2006, 11:26 AM
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Re: where to put depth sender
Originally Posted by itilldo
Mine is in the access hole under the cabin step area. 04 29'
