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Finally got myself a fishfinder. I'm installing the transducer by gooping a wooden block to the transom. I'm then going to screw into that. My question is, I've heard not to install the transducer within 1 foot of the lower unit, not in a location that the trailer bunks will interfer with and not behind any of the strakes ... ... doesn't leave may options on a boat like mine!!! What do you guys think about installing it within 8 - 10 inches of the side of the boat (on the transom)?
I have the same boat I think (wc14). So, I will also be interested in the responses to your question. Before you goop the wood onto the boat ckeck out this link.http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates ... estid=9012.
I like the pro mounting plate because the mounting holes are above the waterline. It would probably have to be trimmed to fit. I am not sure if I did the link thing correctly. Let me know if I didn't.
Interesting ... but I really don't want to drill ANY holes (including above the water line). So much so that I built a holder for my 12v battery and fishfinder which velcro's to the bench in the boat. I've got a strange quirk about drilling holes in something. Thanks for giving me the option anyway. BTW - I've heard that marine Goop is really good.
I don't like the holes idea either. Yes, I have been taking some ribbing about it to. It seems like the more of a rookie boat owner you are, and that describes me, the more the thought of holes gives you the willies. Yes, the thought of holes does give me the willies. Let me know how the goop works.
Hi guys......I dont know if I would adhere wood to my boat with goop. Couple of reasons why:
1. Its gonna make a mess of the aluminum.
2. That wood will eventually need to be replaced.
3. Think about possible resale of the boat.
Try a simple alternative I have seen at almost every outfitter/lodge I have been to. They simply use a "C" clamp to hold the wood in place. The "C" clamp goes up and over the stern and clamps the wood to the outside of your transom. Now you can make the depth finder portable, change the wood easily, take the wood off for trailering, no messy goop.....etc.
Try a simple alternative I have seen at almost every outfitter/lodge I have been to. They simply use a "C" clamp to hold the wood in place. The "C" clamp goes up and over the stern and clamps the wood to the outside of your transom. Now you can make the depth finder portable, change the wood easily, take the wood off for trailering, no messy goop.....etc.
So I tried your suggestion BigSteve. Works well, my only beef that may ultimately send me down the goop path is that it is a pain to mount. But, thanks for the suggestion. If nothing else, I was able to test the location of the transducer relative to the strakes and edge of the hull.
... doesn't leave may options on a boat like mine!!! What do you guys think about installing it within 8 - 10 inches of the side of the boat (on the transom)?