Fast Ed 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 I have just bought a Garmin 540S GPS/Sounder. It came with a transom mount transducer. The dealer told me and the Garmin instructions confirm that the transducer can be used as a shoot through the hull mount. This is done by using epoxy to attach the transducer to the bottom but the location is important. My question is, has anyone had good luck mounting a transducer in such a method? If not, then the second question is about how well the transducer will work mounted on the transon? I have heard for years that I/O boats have to much turbulance at the stern for a transducer to work well. Any help would be great. Safe boating. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Monterey 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Ed, I have a '00 262 with the Garmin dual frequency transducer mounted on the transom for 8 seasons with no problems. The unit holds bottom up to max speed. Just make sure you follow the transducer install measurements exactly and prop turbulance shouldn't be an issue. Good luck! Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast Ed 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks for your input Ray. It is great to hear that it has worked for you. I have been reluctant to mount the transducer to the hull and find out that it will lose bottom at speed. That is after all one of the primary reasons for the unit. Is it possible to see a photo of the location used for your transducer? If so it would be fun to see how the wiring was routed back into the boat. That plug/connector will require a fairly large hole.....and that makes me nervous. Thanks again. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Monterey 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Here's one picture but I should have some close ups if you give me some time to look in my files as the boat is in the water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Monterey 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Here's another shot from the end of 2005. Shows how thew cable is routed through the transom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Monterey 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Ed, Here is one picture but if you email me at recuomo@optonline.net I can send you more shots. If I remember correctly the plug fit through a 1/2" hole that I filled with 5200 sealant and was covered by the "clamshell" provided in the mounting kit. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
