Replacing depth transducer

[Louis Phillippi]

I need to replace a faulty depthsounder transducer on my 1985 H28.5. Any tricks involvced in removing the cabin sole to get at the location?

 

[Marc Honey]

On my '87

model, the transducer was mounted forward of the keel, just to starboard of centerline. The transducer was located just inside the lower bulkhead that formed the base for the v-berth. Didn't have to mess w/cabin sole. Pull up the horseshoe shaped cushion that makes up the forward part of setee and the bottom cushions and it should be in a compartment just forward of there.

 

[Louis Phillippi]

Thanks a lot!

That sounds like a small blessing. I was afraid that I might really have a mess if the sole had to be removed.

 

[Marc Honey]

Location?

Hopefully yours is in the same location. For what it's worth, I replaced my original with a Raytheon 365 with bronze thru hull that has been fabulous. Gives you depth with graphics, speed, log, water temp. and the transducer fit the existing hole. Good luck.