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LRZeitlin@aol.com

Mon, May 28, 2007 6:30 PM

In a message dated 5/28/07 12:01:03 AM,
trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com writes:

<< Check out the Hummingbird website here for installation instructions:
http://www.humminbird.com/images/support/transducer_install/XP_9_20_T.pdf

If you install one like this, you can accomplish two things: (1) You don't
have to slow down your trip in order to have a haulout just at this moment
or operate without depth info and, (2) When you do get a new transducer
installed, you'll then have a backup depth sounder. >>

A new Humminbird depthfinder costs less than $100. These are excellent units,
acurate and sensitive. They will read depths down to several hundred feet.
The factory literature suggests that the transducer can be epoxied to the inside
of an uncored fiberglass hull but I've found that this is overkill. Simply
put a big blob of silicone cauking on the inside of the hull and press the
transucer firmly inton contact with the hull. After the silicone cures, about 24
hours, the depthfinder will work perfectly. I have two Humminbird transducers so
mounted in my Willard. There were intended to be morely temporary
installations but they worked so well I never found need to "properly" install them.

Larry Z ************************************** See what's free
at http://www.aol.com.</HTML>

In a message dated 5/28/07 12:01:03 AM, trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com writes: << Check out the Hummingbird website here for installation instructions: http://www.humminbird.com/images/support/transducer_install/XP_9_20_T.pdf If you install one like this, you can accomplish two things: (1) You don't have to slow down your trip in order to have a haulout just at this moment or operate without depth info and, (2) When you do get a new transducer installed, you'll then have a backup depth sounder. >> A new Humminbird depthfinder costs less than $100. These are excellent units, acurate and sensitive. They will read depths down to several hundred feet. The factory literature suggests that the transducer can be epoxied to the inside of an uncored fiberglass hull but I've found that this is overkill. Simply put a big blob of silicone cauking on the inside of the hull and press the transucer firmly inton contact with the hull. After the silicone cures, about 24 hours, the depthfinder will work perfectly. I have two Humminbird transducers so mounted in my Willard. There were intended to be morely temporary installations but they worked so well I never found need to "properly" install them. Larry Z ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.</HTML>

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Rudy and Jill Sechez

Mon, May 28, 2007 6:42 PM

Hi-
Any one have any experience with these transducers installed in a cored hull? I'd be interested in hearing how they work, if the hull is cored.

I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to install one in his boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under the impression that they should be installed only in a hull that are solid fiberglass.

While on the subject, are they effective when installed inside the hull of aluminum or steel boats?

Rudy Sechez
Briney Bug in Sanford, Fl.

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Hi- Any one have any experience with these transducers installed in a cored hull? I'd be interested in hearing how they work, if the hull is cored. I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to install one in his boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under the impression that they should be installed only in a hull that are solid fiberglass. While on the subject, are they effective when installed inside the hull of aluminum or steel boats? Rudy Sechez Briney Bug in Sanford, Fl. --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.

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Peter Bennett

Mon, May 28, 2007 7:43 PM

Monday, May 28, 2007, 11:42:01 AM, Rudy wrote:

RaJS> Hi-
RaJS> Any one have any experience with these transducers
RaJS> installed in a cored hull? I'd be interested in hearing how
RaJS> they work, if the hull is cored.

Probably poorly, if at all.

RaJS> I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to
RaJS> install one in his boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under
RaJS> the impression that they should be installed only in a hull that
RaJS> are solid fiberglass.

RaJS> While on the subject, are they effective when installed
RaJS> inside the hull of aluminum or steel boats?

A simple way to determine if they work (and where is the best
position), is to put the transducer in a thin plastic bag, with a
little water, and hold it against the hull where you are planning to
install it. The water will provide an adequate "seal" to the hull, so
you can get a reasonable estimate of performance.

As another poster mentioned, I also feel that epoxy is too permanent a
mounting method - I use Lifecaulk or other soft sealant, and it works
fine.

RaJS> Rudy Sechez
RaJS> Briney Bug in Sanford, Fl.

--
Peter Bennett, VE7CEI Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Lien Hwa 28 (AKA Polaris 30) "Sea Spray"
GPS and NMEA info: http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter
Vancouver Power Squadron: http://vancouver.powersquadron.ca

Monday, May 28, 2007, 11:42:01 AM, Rudy wrote: RaJS> Hi- RaJS> Any one have any experience with these transducers RaJS> installed in a cored hull? I'd be interested in hearing how RaJS> they work, if the hull is cored. Probably poorly, if at all. RaJS> I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to RaJS> install one in his boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under RaJS> the impression that they should be installed only in a hull that RaJS> are solid fiberglass. RaJS> While on the subject, are they effective when installed RaJS> inside the hull of aluminum or steel boats? A simple way to determine if they work (and where is the best position), is to put the transducer in a thin plastic bag, with a little water, and hold it against the hull where you are planning to install it. The water will provide an adequate "seal" to the hull, so you can get a reasonable estimate of performance. As another poster mentioned, I also feel that epoxy is too permanent a mounting method - I use Lifecaulk or other soft sealant, and it works fine. RaJS> Rudy Sechez RaJS> Briney Bug in Sanford, Fl. -- Peter Bennett, VE7CEI Vancouver, B.C., Canada Lien Hwa 28 (AKA Polaris 30) "Sea Spray" GPS and NMEA info: http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter Vancouver Power Squadron: http://vancouver.powersquadron.ca

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Keith

Mon, May 28, 2007 7:50 PM

If you're talking about mounting them inside the hull, no, they won't work
on cored or metal hulls. Need a regular through hull mounting where they
have a clear view of the water/bottom.

Keith

'First things first -- but not necessarily in that order' -- Dr Who
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rudy and Jill Sechez" rudysechez@yahoo.com

Any one have any experience with these transducers installed in a cored
hull? I'd be interested in hearing how they work, if the hull is cored.

I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to install one in his
boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under the impression that they should
be installed only in a hull that are solid fiberglass.

While on the subject, are they effective when installed inside the hull
of aluminum or steel boats?

If you're talking about mounting them inside the hull, no, they won't work on cored or metal hulls. Need a regular through hull mounting where they have a clear view of the water/bottom. Keith _____ 'First things first -- but not necessarily in that order' -- Dr Who ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rudy and Jill Sechez" <rudysechez@yahoo.com> > Any one have any experience with these transducers installed in a cored > hull? I'd be interested in hearing how they work, if the hull is cored. > > I've got some one here in Sanford who has asked me to install one in his > boat, which has a cord hull, but I'm under the impression that they should > be installed only in a hull that are solid fiberglass. > > While on the subject, are they effective when installed inside the hull > of aluminum or steel boats?

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harry

Tue, May 29, 2007 12:42 AM

Several times in my chequred nautical career I've installed transducer with the boat in the water.
If anyone is interested I'd be happy to give a step-by-step for the procedure.

Harry
Mary Malcolm Cheoy Lee 40

Several times in my chequred nautical career I've installed transducer with the boat in the water. If anyone is interested I'd be happy to give a step-by-step for the procedure. Harry Mary Malcolm Cheoy Lee 40

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