In hull transducer on a 180CC?

Recoil Rob

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Has anyone done this?

I just purchased a Garmin 943xsv with an in-hull transducer and now I'm wondering if I'll be able to even mount it, seems like impossible access to get down in there.

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I also have a sportsman but my garmin echo has a transom mount ducer. I have depth, temp etc and at full speed have not lost signal. If I was to mount a thru hull or in hull (have thought about it) I would cut a hole in the floor behind the swingback seat right in front of the metal post in the engine cage. That hole would be for an access panel. I know other boaters have put them in their seafarers between the helm seats. Might get some storage out of it as well.
 

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Just bought a new 215. Neither factory nor dealer would install a thru-hull, so I have go go transom-mount. They said there is no place to mount it, and if there was there would be no way to access it . . .
 

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Yeah, well, common sense has prevailed, going with the transom mount which will also give me temps. I may look into cutting that access hatch though...
 

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Yeah, well, common sense has prevailed, going with the transom mount which will also give me temps. I may look into cutting that access hatch though...
you can't get an in-hull that does sidevu anyways. and a thru hull for that is $800. ask me how I know:oops:
 

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I was going with the Garmin package that has an in hull and a transom mount for the Side view. $600 for both.


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