all this work for a boat ride!

[nate22]

I decided to strip the console down, and finally got the engine removed from the boat. I have not decided what I would like to do to the console as of yet, but it defiantly needs some attention.


By nat22 at 2010-06-14

By nat22 at 2010-06-16

I had to make up an engine stand, and I think it came out pretty good. I just have to remember to make it lower next time.


By nat22 at 2010-06-14

By nat22 at 2010-06-16

Finally I can get to the transom for some real work.


By nat22 at 2010-06-14

[nate22]

I got to do some work on the transom of my boat, over the last couple of days. Boy was it a lot of work.

I decided to attack it from the inside because I plan to redesign the layout of the engine-well a bit.

I was surprised of the condition the wood was in for a 34 year old boat. The wood were the engine mounts are was in ok condition, and probably could have lasted another 5y. On the sides were the throw hull fittings were was another story, complete mulch in thous locations. I guess its better to be proactive in this situation than wait until the transom failed.

On a positive note the stringers were dry when I had cut them back. Here are some pics


By nat22 at 2010-06-23

By nat22 at 2010-06-23

By nat22 at 2010-06-23

By nat22 at 2010-06-23

By nat22 at 2010-06-23

I also decided to take out the battery platforms on each side, the wood inside of there was rotten as well.


By nat22 at 2010-06-23

I am glad all of that part is finally over and done with, but I still have plenty grinding to do.

[nate22]

I got a question on the location of the through hull transducer on this hull. I am trying to decided on if I should keep the existing hole, or patch it up and drill a new one.

The hole is located about 2 1/2 feet from the transom 1ft from the centerline of the hull, hard against the 1st step up in the hull. An Airmar model like this one came out.


Airmar B45

I plan on installing a new Airmar B60 transducer to replace the current one.

Would the existing place of the current hole be an ideal location for the Airmar B60 transducer?

Also what type of seacock should I look out for to replace the old one that came out of the hull?

thanks



By nat22 at 2010-06-24 Airmar B60 Airmar B60 Airmar B60

[Old'sCool]

My B-60 is not that far off centerline. I can measure it if you want or I thought Airmar had a recommended distance. This shot is port side looking forward. The B60 is a tilted element only requiring a straight hole along the angled hull. Excellent choice by the way!!

[DonV]

I used the 20 degree B164 with the Raymarine DSM300 1000w system. VERY nice, so far no problems reaching bottom to 924' (the deepest I have noticed) trolling and no problems while underway. Installed on the starboard side about 6" to 8" in front of the live well. Actually used the same hole location where the raw water pick up was and moved the pick up to the port side. Works great, I highly recommend. I also had a very positive experience with Airmar customer support replacing my original unit due to a funny indentation on the transducer cord, the cable manufacture's defect. Full new replacement no questions!!!

[MasterBaiter]

I mounted my transducer inside the bilge shooting thru the hull. I used a piece of 4" PVC cut to match the hull, 4200 to the hull and used the cheap $120 plastic transducer. A piece of plywood suspending the unit and filled the pipe with non-toxic antifreeze.

Over 1400 feet is the deepest I've read with this setup.

[Islandtrader]

Can you elaborate a little more on this...

What do you mean plywood to suspend?

How is the high speed running?

Approx. how far back did you do this?

I am sure the temp. reading does not read accurate.

Do you have any pictures.

Thanks,