Where to put transducer on Hunter 25

[Dan Linebarger]

I just bought a Hummingbird 300tx fish finder and do not want to drill holes to mount the transducer......Where is the best place to moung the transducer inside the hull???Thanks,Dan

 

[Steve Dion]

Forward of the keel.

Dan:The BEST place to put it (if it will fit) is forward of the keel under the v-berth. You will need to check the instructions or check with the mfg. to see if it can be epoxied into the hull. We have one that we are replacing after 15 years and it has worked well using that method.

 

[Jon Bastien]

Just bought a 200DX...

...and tried to use silicone to mount the transducer to the inside of the hull, in the compartment under the V-berth. The wire will snake back along the port side of the hull with no problem, and it's the exact length needed to get to my swing-out companionway display. The silicone didn't work too well, though- It kept getting bubbles in it, and that will render the transducer inoperative. I've been temporarily putting a little water in the bottom of the compartment, and putting the 'ducer in a water-filled zip-loc baggie. Shoots through the hull just fine until you get over about 7 knots, or more than 18 degrees of heel. I plan to try epoxy next...--Jon BastienH25 'Adagio'

 

[Dick Gilley]

mine works good

I have a hummingbird on my 25. I mounted it on a swing out bracket from West marine so that it just sticks into the companionway. the best way to decide where to mount the transducer is to put it in a plastic baggie full of water & try it in different locations on the inner side of the hull. Mine worked best just aft of the keel. mount it with good epoxy as if you have bubbles in the epoxy it will read wrong.Good luck & Fair Winds. DICK GILLEY sv/ ANSWERED PRAYER