Transducer Install

[weaselman]

I currently own a 2015 24' Limited S that is currently in the shop for some work. I know awful timing but I will explain in a later thread.

I purchased a Raymarine Dragonfly with transom mount but the shop is finding it difficult to mount because of the rudder/keel system. I have looked over the forums and haven't found much information.

For those that have installed chartplotters on the newer boats where are you putting the transducer.

 

[Eric Ballard]

you can install the transducer as a shoot through hull. Its way better than transom mount!

https://jetboaters.net/threads/installing-a-lowarence-elite-5-on-a-fsh.7785/

 

[Nick Hughes]

Its not very difficult, this is my Dragonfly transducer install. I got all scans at all speeds even on 5-7' chop of Lake Erie.

 

[weaselman]

Thanks for the pictures. I am currently going to use it as a chartplotter and then see in the fall about the install of the transducer

 

[arlowe13]

Thru-hull is the way to go. I put mine about 6-8in in front of the drain plug port. Haven't had any issues with readings under way.

 

[seanmclean]

Its not very difficult, this is my Dragonfly transducer install. I got all scans at all speeds even on 5-7' chop of Lake Erie.

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How do you have the transducer bracket attached to that plate? Epoxy or bolted through?

 

[Nick Hughes]

How do you have the transducer bracket attached to that plate? Epoxy or bolted through?

Predrilled and used some strong screws.

 

[Julian]

Here is where I put mine....

More pictures here

 

[seanmclean]

Here is where I put mine....

More pictures here

Are you happy with the transducer performance there? I still don't know if I'll get a transducer or not (dont really fish).

 

[Ahawk1]

Its not very difficult, this is my Dragonfly transducer install. I got all scans at all speeds even on 5-7' chop of Lake Erie.

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How is this holding up?

 

[Nick Hughes]

Transducer got ripped off pulling on to my lift. I need to remove the whole thing and clean it all up. Not anything I need anyways, stupid purchase.

 

[Ahawk1]

Transducer got ripped off pulling on to my lift. I need to remove the whole thing and clean it all up. Not anything I need anyways, stupid purchase.

Thanks for quick reply, I have concerns I would do the same if I mounted there. Really just want the gps but figured for price I’d buy the transducer too…

 

[HangOutdoors]

@Ahawk1 Works flawlessly. Here you go, what I did.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/ar210-garmin-93sv-install.32381/

 

[Nick Hughes]

I still have the display for GPS/waypoints at new lakes.