Installation Notes – Thru-Hull Transducer
Detailed instructions for this installation will be included with the trans- ducer. In this section, we will note just a few important points.
1.Earlier we listed three general rules for placing transducers. All of these rules apply when you are mounting a
For small displacement hulls – Install near the centerline of the hull and 1/3 of the way forward from the stern. Always install forward of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
For large displacement hulls – Install near the centerline of the hull and 1/3 of the way aft from the bow. Always install forward of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
For sailboats – Install forward of the leading edge of the keel, to one side and near the centerline of the hull.
2.Choose a location where you can easily reach the transducer from inside the boat. This will allow you to service the unit. Allow at least 6" (152 mm) of headroom above the transducer.
3.When choosing a mounting location, drill a small pilot hole (1/8" or 3.2 mm) from the inside of the hull. Before you drill the hole, be sure you will be able to reach the large nut on the top of the unit, and that there will be enough clearance for the cable. If there is a strake or other feature on the hull, drill from the outside of the hull instead. (This small hole can be filled easily if the mounting location is not suitable.)
4.The position of the transducer is especially critical on high speed boats (capable of more than 20 knots). Check the locations of the transducers on similar boats before installing the transducer in your own boat. Choose the location which will offer the best performance.
5.If the bottom of the hull at the mounting location is flat, you can mount the transducer directly through the hull. If the hull rises at an angle (the “deadrise angle”) of more than 10°, you must include a mounting block or “fairing.” The transducer must be mounted in a vertical position. Attach the fairing block to the hull as firmly as possible. This fairing block must be able to resist the drag of the water against the hull, and must also be completely waterproof.
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