Depth Finder installation

[cheejudo]

Anyone have any suggestions on a depth finder thats easy to install for a newb??? I only need it for telling me how deep the water is for jug lining.


2nd question is how difficult is it to install a depth finder on a 17.5 ft bayliner capri?? does it require drilling?

 

[Pez Vela]

Re: Depth Finder installation

For your purposes, just stick this handheld unit over the side and get a depth reading. http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/21488-df-2200px-handheld-depthfinder-h22px.html Otherwise, you're looking at a sometimes troublesome installation process which does involve cutting, drilling, mounting, adjusting and tuning.

 

[Sixmark]

Re: Depth Finder installation

They are not that difficult to install at all, generally if you have the aptitude to use a drill then you would be just fine.

It will generally require drilling a few holes to mount the unit on the dash, or any other location that you may want to put it. You may also have to drill a few holes in the transom for mounting the pickup/sending unit.

 

[sw33ttooth]

Re: Depth Finder installation

ditto on what sixmark said and if you have any ablity with tools should only take you an hour depending on if you know where your mounting it at already just make sure to read directions on how to mount transducer pretty easy.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Depth Finder installation

You can mount an external transducer on the transom, run the wire to the dash, and plug it into the gauge (or screen). Then, it's a simple 12v+ and 12v- power supply. If you are remotely compentent, figure 2 hours for everything.

 

[Donzi GT250]

Re: Depth Finder installation

I have one of these and it works great.
http://www.hawkeyeelectronics.com/products/D10DX/overview.htm