Windjammer 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 I have a 2003 200 LS that came with a built in depth gauge and a thru hull transducer. I am planning on installing a Garmin 535s along with a new brass transducer that gives temp in addition to depth/contour. Rather than boring another hole in the hull, I would like to remove the old transducer and install the new one in the existing hole. Anyone ever done anything similar to this? Any suggestions, tricks, or "gotcha's" I should be aware of? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbaca89 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 I have a 2003 200 LS that came with a built in depth gauge and a thru hull transducer. I am planning on installing a Garmin 535s along with a new brass transducer that gives temp in addition to depth/contour. Rather than boring another hole in the hull, I would like to remove the old transducer and install the new one in the existing hole. Anyone ever done anything similar to this? Any suggestions, tricks, or "gotcha's" I should be aware of? Thanks --- Did you ever figure this out? My transducer died and I'm not sure I want to replace it or go with a transom mounted version. thx, pb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windjammer 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 --- Did you ever figure this out? My transducer died and I'm not sure I want to replace it or go with a transom mounted version. thx, pb PB - I did not get around to replacing the transducer before the boat went in the water, but I did look at this real hard - access is very tight. Spoke with the local dealer's service manager and he recommended that they do this as the old unit was probably installed with epoxy (3M5200?) and would have to be broken out which might cause some damage to the gelcoat which would then need to be repaired. I tend to agree this is not a DIY project and may let the dealer do this when I take the boat in for the end of year servicing. WJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
