Furuno GP-7000F Installation Manual page 21

5. Using the two #10 x 1-1/4" self-tapping screws, temporarily screw the bracket to the hull.
DO NOT tighten the screws completely at this time. Follow the step 1-4 in "Attaching the
Sensor to the Bracket", before proceeding with "Adjusting".
Adjusting
1. Using a straight edge, sight the underside of the sensor relative to the underside of the
hull. The stern of the sensor should be 1-3 mm (1/16-1/8") below the bow of the sensor
or parallel to the bottom of the hull.
Note: Do not position the bow of the sensor lower than the stern because aeration will
occur.
2. To adjust the sensor's angle relative to the hull, use the tapered plastic shim provided. If
the bracket has been temporarily fastened to the transom, remove it. Key the shim in
place on the back of the bracket.
2°-10° transom angle (stepped transom and jet boats): Position the shim with the
tapered end down.
19°-22° transom angle (small aluminum and fiberglass boats):
Position the shim with the tapered end up.
3. If the bracket has been temporarily fastened to the transom, remove it. Apply a marine
sealant to the threads of the two #10 x 1-1/4" self tapping screws to prevent water
seeping into the transom. Screw the bracket to the hull. Do not tighten the screws
completely at this time.
4. Repeat step 1 to ensure that the angle of the sensor is correct.
Note: Do not position the sensor farther into the water than necessary to avoid
increasing drag, spray, and water noise and reducing boat speed.
2°-10° 11° transom angle
transom NO SHIM
angle
shim with
taper down
YES YES
parallel parallel
12-18° transom angle
NO SHIM
NO
YES
angle slight
reversed angle
Sensor position and transom angle
15
19°-22°
transom
angle
shim with
taper up
YES
parallel
NO
angle
too steep