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1.5
Thru-Hull Transducer Installation
After installation, check your boat for leaks before leaving it in the water for an extended
period of time.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or
sanding.
Do not install a transducer in the engine compartment or near heat sources.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.
The device should be installed by a qualified marine installer.
1.5.1
Tools Needed
• Drill
• 3 mm (1/8 in), 9 mm (3/8 in), 13 mm (1/2 in) drill bits
• fiberglass hull: 25 mm (1 in), 29 mm (1⅛ in), 32 mm (1¼ in) spade bit
• metal hull: 32 mm (1¼ in) hole saw
• Band saw or table saw
• Slip-joint pliers or crescent wrench
• Masking tape
• Marine sealant
• Epoxy or exposed core sealant (cored fiberglass hull)
1.5.2
Mounting Considerations
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WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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