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Guillory 06-12-2013 11:46 AM

transom mount transducer on aluminum boat
 
Guys,

Im installing my first GPS and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to mounting the transducer to the transom of my boat? (Height, or anything that yall find works best) GPS is a Garmin 441S Boat is a 18 .5ft Custom Aluminum Hull 1/8 thick hull.

Thanks in advance

Bdub 06-12-2013 11:49 AM

Once you get your placement correct, you can get a small piece of plastic cutting board and glue it to the hull then screw into that. (I used an epoxy based automotive panel bonding adhesive)

latravcha 06-12-2013 02:34 PM

Do a search on MMT. They had a topic a while back with tons of ideas

Guillory 06-13-2013 03:52 AM

Ok thanks guys

I make oil 06-13-2013 04:00 AM

X2 on the starboard. Attach the starboard(cutting board) with 5100 adhesive. Much better than screwing into your hull.

Guillory 06-13-2013 09:19 AM

im guessing i mount it about an inch above the bottom of the transom

I make oil 06-13-2013 10:08 AM

I mounted mine about 1/4 - 1/2 inch above the bottom edge of the transom on my alum boat. You want the transducer to be in the water on plane. Read the directions with your transducer and mount the starboard so it gives you what you need without being below the edge of the transom. Make sure you let the adhesive set the recommended time. Don't rush it. Good luck and post up pics to show us how it turns out.

Guillory 06-13-2013 11:24 AM

Will do thanks for all the advice much apperciated


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