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dillon5 
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 Topic: Location for HawkEye depthfinder transducer?Posted: March-14-2012 at 3:37pm |
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I just purchased a HawkEye depthfinder for my 95. Before I go experimenting with where to mount the transducer (off stern or through hull), can someone give me some advice on what worked for them?
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Jllogan
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Posted: March-14-2012 at 4:19pm |
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I did thru hull just in front of the ski pylon in the bilge.
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gun-driver
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Posted: March-14-2012 at 5:04pm |
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My '95 came stock with one. Its mounted on left side just below and aft of the oil filter.
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ultrarunner
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Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:17am |
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I glued mine in the same location of Jllogan, just slightly off center.
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74Wind
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Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:49am |
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I glued one in my 75 Century, slightly to the side of the tranny (v-drive). Worked great for a while then pretty much quit, so didn't bother putting one in the Southwind. Biggest hazard here (Lake Oconee GA) is submerged trees which a depthfinder won't pick up at speed (in time)anyway......I keep a handheld in each boat, perfect for unfamiliar docking and the occasional spot-check. Flashlight-type; just stop for a minute..stick it in the water and puch the button for an accurate reading. Started with a Hawkeye handheld which was unreliable & broke in a month; now use Vexilar LPS-1-sturdy and reliable, recommend to anyone.
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74Wind
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Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:53am |
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Oh & by the way a transom-mount transducer won't work with an inboard, too much turbulence.
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lewy2001
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Posted: March-21-2012 at 8:25am |
Not exactly true. They are a bit harder to get working but it is possible. I have a Hawkeye transducer transom mounted on my 98 Sport. Had to fiddle a bit with the adjustment but it now works perfectly. |
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74Wind
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Posted: March-21-2012 at 10:20pm |
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Interesting, had always been under the impression transom-mount wouldn't work, I stand corrected. Thanks
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