Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray :(

[lifeisfun]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I think they have policy "Deny, Deny, Deny" since several of us called and they pretend that they never heard about this

 

[sharps45]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I tried to build the splash plate as shown, and had little success. What I did instead was to get a piece of shrink-wrap, the kind used for elecrical cable splices, 1 1/2 inch diameter. I cut it to length to cover the hole between the mount and the transducer, slipped in on with the transducer dismounted, and carefully (VERY CAREFULLY) used the propane torch to shrink it around the arms of the mount, thus filling the hole between the mount and transducer. Be very careful and heat it slowly so you don't melt the polymer parts of the mount. I then remounted the transducer, took it to the lake and no spray! The shrink-wrap is black, just like the transducer, so it isn't obvious that something has been done back there.

 

[Expidia]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I tried to build the splash plate as shown, and had little success. What I did instead was to get a piece of shrink-wrap, the kind used for elecrical cable splices, 1 1/2 inch diameter. I cut it to length to cover the hole between the mount and the transducer, slipped in on with the transducer dismounted, and carefully (VERY CAREFULLY) used the propane torch to shrink it around the arms of the mount, thus filling the hole between the mount and transducer. Be very careful and heat it slowly so you don't melt the polymer parts of the mount. I then remounted the transducer, took it to the lake and no spray! The shrink-wrap is black, just like the transducer, so it isn't obvious that something has been done back there.

That sounds good. How about a pic of the finished job!

 

[This_lil_fishy]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Thanks for this, I have a 535 with the same problem, after all these years you'd think they'd figure out something as simple as this!


Ian

 

[gss036]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I filled the holes with silclone and that helped, maybe 75-80% of spray went away, at least it is not constantly give the motor a shower.

 

[frank_hav]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I have a 525C with the same problem. I was just looking at trying to make a splash guard. The pic above looks like it might work for me also. Hard to believe that so many of us have the same problem. Thanks

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

May as well throw my hat in the ring. My 383c has the same problem. Here I thought I'd screwed up the installation and was ready to go and start drilling holes to mount higher. I'll be looking into a splash guard myself.

Excellent thread and this will be very helpful to get rid of this annoyance.

If Humminbird is reading these forums, bad on them for not addressing this apparently quite common problem.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Thought I'd raise it with Humminbird as well. Here is what I posted to their customer support site. Hopefully we'll hear something positive back on the progress of the issue.

I have a 383c and installed the transducer properly (according to the instructions that came with it).

It has spray from the transducer shooting up in the air from the back of boat because of the spacing between the transducer and the bracket mounted on the transom.

Does Humminbird have a remedy for this (perhaps a splash guard for these larger transducers) or some other resolution?

This is not an uncommon problem which is becoming widely known, and I believe Humminbird should resolve this issue or risk seeing its customer base start looking at competitive alternatives (Lowrance/Garmin/Eagle, etc)

Here is a reference forum that indicates this is a known problem to both the end consumer and Humminbird.
(http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=225845)

How is humminbird planning to address this issue?

 

[John_S]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

LifeIsFun: I have a 797C2 SI now, and experiencing the same issue. If anything, SI even limits placement more. I have a quick question on your aluminum guard. It appears to be resting on the top edge of the transducer. Does that prevent the bracket from kicking out when you hit a solid object? The bracket has saved me a $200 transducer once so far, so would not want to defeat it.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

No it doesn't it will lift up with no problems.
What the guard does it just perfectly seals around the transducer.

 

[John_S]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Thx, I will have to get one done before the fall fishing season.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Fishing season should be all the time !

 

[John_S]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Fishing season should be all the time !

It is. But, Fall is my favorite, followed by spring, summer, winter.

 

[cmchesse]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

For those of you that used tape, what kind did you use? I have the hummingbird 220. The rooster tail just clears the transom, but I would like to get rid of it. Adjustment does not seem to work.

 

[soretoe]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

For those of you that used tape, what kind did you use? I have the hummingbird 220. The rooster tail just clears the transom, but I would like to get rid of it. Adjustment does not seem to work.

We all use electrical tape. I wrapped mine with a double wrap and it seems to be holding up pretty good.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Thought I'd raise it with Humminbird as well. Here is what I posted to their customer support site. Hopefully we'll hear something positive back on the progress of the issue.

I have a 383c and installed the transducer properly (according to the instructions that came with it).

It has spray from the transducer shooting up in the air from the back of boat because of the spacing between the transducer and the bracket mounted on the transom.

Does Humminbird have a remedy for this (perhaps a splash guard for these larger transducers) or some other resolution?

This is not an uncommon problem which is becoming widely known, and I believe Humminbird should resolve this issue or risk seeing its customer base start looking at competitive alternatives (Lowrance/Garmin/Eagle, etc)

Here is a reference forum that indicates this is a known problem to both the end consumer and Humminbird.
(http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=225845)

How is humminbird planning to address this issue?

I just heard back from Humminbird.

Here is there response. I've also asked if this will be a chargeable item to existing customers. More to follow. At least humminbird is addressing this issue which is great news.

"We are working on a solution to the problem in question. The solution was just recently approved after testing. We do not yet have a delivery date on when the items will be in stock but we can put you on a waiting list for the item, please respond with your complete name, address, and telephone number.

In the meantime we have had some customer come up with their on splash shield as seen in the picture attached."

The pic I've attached is the one provided to me from Humminbird

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Wow, I sent them my complain and my solution close to a year ago and one year later there is possible solution ! I love to work in that R&D department - No stress enviroment

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

I've also asked if this will be a chargeable item to existing customers. More to follow. At least humminbird is addressing this issue which is great news.

Folks. Just got another response from their customer service. Looks like their Customer Service is quicker than their R&D as lifeisfun mentioned.

Here's their answer:

"There is not going to be a charge for this part. We will be sending it out at no charge as soon as it becomes available to you"

So if you have the problem, register with their Customer Service department and get on the waiting list for the fix. They simply need you name, address and phone # to give you an order #.

We'll await to see the final product (i'll post it here if/when I get it) Hope its as nice as the product lifeisfun built as I'm not eager on drilling more holes.

 

[John_S]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Thx Nelson, I got on the waiting list, too. Not knowing the ETA, will still do something for the fall season.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Finally got new Humminbird 575 installed - transducer spray

Me too. I think I may try the tape method for now and see the results. I'll be winterizing mine in 6 weeks or so (yeah, I know it's depressing) so hopefully they ship the new one over the fall/winter and have it for the new season.