H 240 transducer

[sailmaster39]

Just bought a 2002 H 240. Where's the best place for a thru hull depth transducer. I want to go forward someplace however concerned about water ballast tank. Anybody know how much forward to be able to drill my 2 inch hole. I did read some owners go aft next to the bilge pump. Is there a layout of the ballast location somewhere. I dont want cause a nightmare for myself.
Thanks

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Look under the rear berth and locate the bilge pump. There is an area that is flat enough to drill a hole for transducer on the starboard side of the bilge pump area. That is about the only place oon that boat. I sold about a quarter of the production line and put many there.

 

[sailmaster39]

Transducer

Look under the rear berth and locate the bilge pump. There is an area that is flat enough to drill a hole for transducer on the starboard side of the bilge pump area. That is about the only place oon that boat. I sold about a quarter of the production line and put many there.

Dave,
I looked under the v-berth and I can see where the ballast tank is glassed in.Just forward of the ballast tank is the regular hull. Is it ok to put the transducer there.
Thanks
Richard

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Emphatically NO NO NO NO NO

will call today but if your boat is in the water, pull it out now. I do not like what I am seeing with this hurricane.

 

[MrEd]

Have you considered just installing a transducer at the stern. I've used this setup on my 240 for years with good results. I hate the thought of drilling holes below the waterline if it can be avoided.