Electronics - Depth Finder Tranducer Mounting

[silkcitykid]

I have a two part question. I am purchasing a Garmin 168 to use as a GPS/Sounder and had a question about how much time it takes to install using "shut thru the hull" or "thru hull" tranducers? I have a Hunter 260 WB and wanted to know where do I mount the transducer?If anybody has thoughts about thru vs. shoot thru transducers please let me know. The way I figure it, if I don't have to cut a hole in the boat then all the better.

 

[Tom Wootton]

Shoot thru under aft berth...

...( aft of ballast tank) is what Hunter recommends, and it worked for me. Bow location doesn't work; too much turbulent water flow up there. Glue down with silicone or epoxy, after test fitting in a bed of KY jelly to make sure there are no bubbles in the hull. Lots in the archives about this.

 

[John C. Baumgartner]

I have one

I have a Hunter 260 with a Garmin 168 that came with it. As it stands right now the transduce is mounted on the transum, and I don't like it there. I plan on moving it aft of the WB tanks as recommended by Hunter, I don't mind drilling a hole thru the hull, measure 10-15 time cut once. "Baums Rush"