Thru-hull mounting

captadamr · 08-19-2007, 11:20 AM

I am in the process of outfitting the boat with electronics, since i bought it with none. I bought a Raymarine sounder with an thru-hull Airmar trasducer. I plan on mounting about 5 feet from the stern, ahead of the washdown thru-hull. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Its a 2002 230B Angler
thanks
Capt Adam R.

krisis7 · 08-19-2007, 11:38 AM

go to

Boating & Fishing Forum - The Hull Truth

Search posts there- alot of good info..

Tom Kidwell · 08-19-2007, 07:13 PM

1. Measure twenty times.....drill once.

2. Drill the hole straight up.... at the same angle as the deadrise.

3. Carefully mark the faring block... you only get one chance to make the proper cut.

4. Take your time. It's a relatively simple job, but requires a lot of planning.

5. Lightly sand the gel coat under the faring block before applying sealant.

6. Allow 72 hours for the sealant to set before launching the boat.

Good luck on the project!

captadamr · 08-19-2007, 11:34 PM

Ive installed about 5 transducers, on boats from 31-45ft. Ive got the process down, just wasnt sure if the location on the bottom of the boat was the best. I guess I will have to put it in the back, just behind the fuel tank. I just wasnt sure if it would have less disturbance closer to the transom or further from it.

This center-console thing is new to me, im used to big sportfisherman.

Tom Kidwell · 08-20-2007, 06:23 AM

I was in the same position when I sold my big express and downsized to a 28' CC. I didn't want to give up the quality of a thru hull ducer just because I was downsizing in boats. I mounted mine 24" forward of the transome because I was extremely limitted on options for locations. Like you, I was concerned about cavitation and interference. As it turned out, I have none of those problems. My signal is excellent. Hope it works out the same for you!

08-19-2007, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
captadamr Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Boat: 2 Hats, 1 Post and a Tiara Best Catch: Blue Marlin 135" 600+ Occupation: Captain Posts: 233	Thru-hull mounting I am in the process of outfitting the boat with electronics, since i bought it with none. I bought a Raymarine sounder with an thru-hull Airmar trasducer. I plan on mounting about 5 feet from the stern, ahead of the washdown thru-hull. Does anyone have any suggestions? Its a 2002 230B Angler thanks Capt Adam R.

08-19-2007, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom Kidwell Lines In Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sandy Level, Virginia Occupation: Semi-Retired... Fishing Bum Posts: 70	1. Measure twenty times.....drill once. 2. Drill the hole straight up.... at the same angle as the deadrise. 3. Carefully mark the faring block... you only get one chance to make the proper cut. 4. Take your time. It's a relatively simple job, but requires a lot of planning. 5. Lightly sand the gel coat under the faring block before applying sealant. 6. Allow 72 hours for the sealant to set before launching the boat. Good luck on the project! __________________ Tom

08-20-2007, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tom Kidwell Lines In Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sandy Level, Virginia Occupation: Semi-Retired... Fishing Bum Posts: 70	I was in the same position when I sold my big express and downsized to a 28' CC. I didn't want to give up the quality of a thru hull ducer just because I was downsizing in boats. I mounted mine 24" forward of the transome because I was extremely limitted on options for locations. Like you, I was concerned about cavitation and interference. As it turned out, I have none of those problems. My signal is excellent. Hope it works out the same for you! __________________ Tom

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