Boat update #3

pfalz2 · 03-17-2012, 01:17 PM

Yesterday, helped getting the all the through hull fitting bedded and back in, all the various hose attached. The next thing is getting the depth sounder and everything associated with installed. Having some trouble getting a 3 3/4 hole saw to cut the hole for the transducer. It's a big sucker. Going to take a lot 3M "5200-Series" sealant, according to the directions supplies with transducer. Hole saw coming from Gainers', due in next Wednesday. Hopefully my brother well get pics downloaded and set to me soon.

Had a brain fart yesterday, put my camera on the counter, then just before a I left,had a call from my daughter. Yup, left with the camera still setting on the counter

10 Bears · 03-17-2012, 04:47 PM

Waiting, waiting, and looking forward to further updates on the boat project!

aviator · 03-17-2012, 05:14 PM

Mounting the transducer right on the hull??

pfalz2 · 03-17-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

Mounting the transducer right on the hull??

Yup, Furuno 526TID-LTD/20 Fishfinder Transducer, not sure if that is the exact model but close

http://www.blueheronmarine.com/Furun...64-20-10F-6917

4thIDvet · 03-18-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pfalz2

Yup, Furuno 526TID-LTD/20 Fishfinder Transducer, not sure if that is the exact model but close

http://www.blueheronmarine.com/Furun...64-20-10F-6917

Mount the transducer as far away from the prop as you can plalz...
I have a very inexpensive one, works fine for all I need.
My Bros is high end..
Mounted too close too the prop, cavitation shuts it down at the slightest speed.
Soon as he hits the throttle it goes dead.
My cheap one keeps ticking.

4thIDvet · 03-18-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

Mounting the transducer right on the hull??

Only need small screws and a good sealant too hold it in place.
Most all are spring loaded.
Adjust too hold at speed.
But if you hit something solid, the spring trips so it does not rip off.

03-17-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
pfalz2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 23,435	Boat update #3 Yesterday, helped getting the all the through hull fitting bedded and back in, all the various hose attached. The next thing is getting the depth sounder and everything associated with installed. Having some trouble getting a 3 3/4 hole saw to cut the hole for the transducer. It's a big sucker. Going to take a lot 3M "5200-Series" sealant, according to the directions supplies with transducer. Hole saw coming from Gainers', due in next Wednesday. Hopefully my brother well get pics downloaded and set to me soon. Had a brain fart yesterday, put my camera on the counter, then just before a I left,had a call from my daughter. Yup, left with the camera still setting on the counter

03-17-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Waiting, waiting, and looking forward to further updates on the boat project!

03-17-2012, 05:14 PM	#3
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,452	Mounting the transducer right on the hull?? __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan