252 Fish Finder Install

[gthorson]

Anybody install a fish finder on a 252 or 255 (not FSH)? I am looking for help with power under the dash, wire routing, transducer location, etc. but can't find a thread with info for that hull.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Anybody install a fish finder on a 252 or 255 (not FSH)? I am looking for help with power under the dash, wire routing, transducer location, etc. but can't find a thread with info for that hull.

First, its a great idea! Having the mapping, 2D sonar, down imaging and side imaging is great to be able to see what’s under the boat. Get the biggest screen you can

Did you try using the search function on this site? There are a plethora of threads and posts about where to mount the transducer and how to run the coax cable.

Have a look at @Judge recent thread on mounting that set up in his 27’ boat…lots of great info there.

 

[gthorson]

First, its a great idea! Having the mapping, 2D sonar, down imaging and side imaging is great to be able to see what’s under the boat. Get the biggest screen you can

Did you try using the search function on this site? There are a plethora of threads and posts about where to mount the transducer and how to run the coax cable.

Have a look at @Judge recent thread on mounting that set up in his 27’ boat…lots of great info there.

Thanks for the lead. @Judge has a good documented install. I'm still in planning mode. My boat is wrapped for the winter. I'm most anxious about the power supply . I suspect the 27' and 25' have the same guts under the dash. I've also considered an install on the passenger side. Maybe I can tie into the light in the head.

I did try the search function. I usually get good results but on this my skills failed me. I found lots of transducer locations and methods (great info), not a lot of power tie-ins, and not a lot of wire routing. Especially for the 25' models. There was a bit for the FSH, hence my "(not FSH)" specific request.

Sadly, I violated every one of your recommendations. You will be disappointed in my unit selection, Striker 4cv. A creature of habit I tend to dip my toe first. I'll make sure to give you an "I told you" opportunity when I upgrade.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Thanks for the lead. @Judge has a good documented install. I'm still in planning mode. My boat is wrapped for the winter. I'm most anxious about the power supply . I suspect the 27' and 25' have the same guts under the dash. I've also considered an install on the passenger side. Maybe I can tie into the light in the head.

I did try the search function. I usually get good results but on this my skills failed me. I found lots of transducer locations and methods (great info), not a lot of power tie-ins, and not a lot of wire routing. Especially for the 25' models. There was a bit for the FSH, hence my "(not FSH)" specific request.

Sadly, I violated every one of your recommendations. You will be disappointed in my unit selection, Striker 4cv. A creature of habit I tend to dip my toe first. I'll make sure to give you an "I told you" opportunity when I upgrade.

Look at my upgrade list in my signature section, tap on Auxiliary 12 buss, that’ll show you how I gave myself a good source of power under my dash to expand from in the future. You may want to add more stuff going forward, lights, phone chargers etc…

Since you are in the planning stages still, go and check out the Garmin and Humminbird units. I’m partial to my 10” Solix, but a lot of folks here like the Garmin. There are no Uhauls following the hearse to the graveyard, so get the best stuff you can afford.