Depth Sounders

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Mark Cooper

Anyone installed a fish finder on their 240 yet? If you used the through hull method of mounting the transducer inside the hull, where did you put it for best results? Also, how did you route the transducer? Mark
 
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Ken Shubert

Fishfinder? I don't fish.

You might call it a fishfinder. THe Garmin GPS 126 sounder does have little 'fish' icons and even a 'fish alarm' but I just use it to find the bottom and submerged debris. Mine's in a H23.5 but the ballast tank should be about the same. I could not find a way to get the sensor in front of the tank where it really should be and finally mounted it under the aft bunk. Get it pretty close to center. You can move the sensor around and try it by using KY Jelly to fill the voids. Pretty easy to clean up. Mine is permanently mounted with RTV and it can be removed with a razor blade if necessary. It works great down to 75' (deepest I've been in) and it finds fish, termoclines and tells a lot about the bottom quality. Actually, this Garmin is a fishermans delight, because you simply push the 'mark' button and can always return to that favorite fishing spot. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
 
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Darrel Richards

Depth Sounder

I mounted a Standard DS-30 series depth sounder on my 88 h23. To avoid a thru hull installation, I mounted the transducer on the stern. It works great and no hole in the bottom. The Standard knot meter, same series places the wheel right off the back of the depth transducer. It works great as well. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
 
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Joel Swan

DS-30 Mountings

Where did you mount the display for the DS-30? Also, you mentioned that you placed the transducer on the stern. Do you get any interference/turbulence from the tiller or outboard?
 
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Darrel Richards

DS-30 Location

The Digital meters are installed in the bulk head near the companionway. One on each side, easy viewing from the cockpit. The stern mounted transducer and knot wheel do not get any interferrence from either the tiller or the motor. They are deep enough in the water. Happy Sailing
 
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