My goal was to match my compass height and position that is on the starboard side. I achieved this by finding a point to measure off to the exact center of the compass. Once I found this I used a level to draw a line straight up with a pencil to the top. Once I had the line drawn I was able to measure off another point from the top down to top of the compass. Now I had my height and center mark to begin drilling.
I used masking tape to prevent cracking of the gel coat and ran the drill in reverse to get it started. I was using a hole saw. (Do not forget the drill bit that attaches in the center to hold it straight). Refer to your manual for the size of saw that you will need. Once you puncture both side of the fiber glass you are ready to mount the face plate.
I used masking tape to prevent cracking of the gel coat and ran the drill in reverse to get it started. I was using a hole saw. (Do not forget the drill bit that attaches in the center to hold it straight). Refer to your manual for the size of saw that you will need. Once you puncture both side of the fiber glass you are ready to mount the face plate.
Rear view of depth finder installed. It screwed firmly to the front. Zip tied the wires tightly together all the way to the switch panel and the transducer.
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Front view of the depth finder installed. Rubber gasket went around this side and sealed tightly when the back was tightened.
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Next remove the switch panel, it is only held on by 4 screws.
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Fish your positive and negative wire behind the panel, it can be really tight. On my panel the accessory area was disconnected from the rest of the wiring. Bend it back up and screw it on. Also, you have to connect the positive wire to one of the terminals.
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Next attach the negative wire to the negative block behind the panel.
Everything at this point should power up when you switch it on. |
The point end of the transducer face the front or bow of the boat.
Scuff the crap out of it with some 220 grit sandpaper. This will allow the Epoxy to bond with it. |
Star lite, Star brite wont you bond my transducer to my hull tonight.
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I have invented a new use for the Red Solo cup. Sand the area where you are going to Epoxy the Transducer. I cut the top of the cup off with a razor blade. Then I used masking tape to go around the edge of it so nothing runs out.
Empty contents of the epoxy into the cup area and mix it up. Push the Transducer firmly into the mixture to get all the air bubbles out. |