Well, the new ladder is mounted and working very well, so its time to plan the next upgrade. The sound system upgrade is something I can handle, but I have some questions about adding a depth finder. Our boat does not currently have a depth finder so it will be necessary to find a way to mount everything.
There is no transducer mount on out pontoons. Is there a way to add one without taking the boat to a welding shop. Is there any other spot to mount the transducer that works well?
I'd like to go with an in dash display, but there are no unused holes currently available. There is room for a hole near the right end of the dash. Is it advisable to drill a hole for the display?
Thanks for your help.
Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
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Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
Gi-Gi 2001 Sweetwater Challenger 18'
40 hp Merc
2005 GMC Envoy
2011 Mid States Trailer
Austin Lake in SW Michigan
40 hp Merc
2005 GMC Envoy
2011 Mid States Trailer
Austin Lake in SW Michigan
Re: Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
Pix of your transom and helm will help us help you. Without welding, you might be able to mount the transducer to the transom
On the helm, you might be able to use some sort of Ram mount ....
http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Marin ... fault.aspx
On the helm, you might be able to use some sort of Ram mount ....
http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Marin ... fault.aspx
Kenneth & Joy
Lake Conroe, Texas
2007 Bennington 2577RFSi
2006 Yamaha F225
Solas 14.25x17SS prop
Best ever top speed 69.2KPH
Lake Conroe, Texas
2007 Bennington 2577RFSi
2006 Yamaha F225
Solas 14.25x17SS prop
Best ever top speed 69.2KPH
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Re: Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
It took awhile to get the pictures.
The transom
The part of the dash that I am hoping to mount the dial.
The transom
The part of the dash that I am hoping to mount the dial.
Gi-Gi 2001 Sweetwater Challenger 18'
40 hp Merc
2005 GMC Envoy
2011 Mid States Trailer
Austin Lake in SW Michigan
40 hp Merc
2005 GMC Envoy
2011 Mid States Trailer
Austin Lake in SW Michigan
Re: Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
I have a 2002 Sweetwater and my dash appears very similar to yours. I have a in-dash Humminbird depth sounder in the exact spot you talked about. Works fine. As for where to mount the transducer, I'm afraid I'm not much help. I have a plate on the back of my starboard toon.
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2002 90 HP Suzuki 4-Stroke
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Re: Mounting Depth Finder Transducer
My hummingbird dash mount depth finder's transducer is mounted on the outside of the bracket on the back of my pontoon as seen in this photo.
Sam
2013 Sun Tracker Regency 254 pt3 w/ Mercury 200 Pro XS
Smithville Lake, MO
2013 Sun Tracker Regency 254 pt3 w/ Mercury 200 Pro XS
Smithville Lake, MO