Location for HawkEye depthfinder transducer?
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Topic: Location for HawkEye depthfinder transducer?
Posted By: dillon5
Subject: Location for HawkEye depthfinder transducer?
Date 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? Thanks, Mark ------------- 95 Nautique 351 |
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Posted By: Jllogan
Date 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. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 5:04pm
| My '95 came stock with one. Its mounted on left side just below and aft of the oil filter. |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:17am
| I glued mine in the same location of Jllogan, just slightly off center. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date 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. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:53am
| Oh & by the way a transom-mount transducer won't work with an inboard, too much turbulence. |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date 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. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
74Wind wrote:Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 10:20pm
| Interesting, had always been under the impression transom-mount wouldn't work, I stand corrected. Thanks |