Replacing Depthsounder Transducer in Slip

[Paul]

Can a depthsounder's transducer be replaced while the boat is in water? The depthsounder in my C27 is as old as the boat (1978). The depthsounder manufacturer is out of business. I need to replace the depthsounder with a new one, but not sure whether replacing the transducer can be done without hauling out the boat. Can it? Any one have experience with doing so?

 

[Peter]

Depthsounder

I'd wait for a haulout and reduce the odds of sinking the boat. Have you consider a shoot thru hull transducer? That's what I changed to in my c27. No holes to drill, easy.Peter

 

[Ron]

Another thought

Agree with Peter if you have to replace the transducer go with one that shoots thru the hull. There is a possibility that your old transducer will work with the new instrument. I just replaced my old depth sounder on my 86 C30 with a new Standard Horizon. Hooked it to the old transducer and it worked like a champ. Worth a try.Ron