Need help with fish finder install.

[TexSkeeter150]

Just bought an Eagle Fish Easy 2. From the imput I have read on this forum I will be very happy with it. My Question is this: I want to install the sending unit at my in hull mount. My boat is used and has a sending unit already there. How do I remove it? Do I need to get rid of all the old epoxy? What epoxy do I need to glue it to the hull? (my kid threw away the stuff that came with the unit). My boat is a 1992 Skeeter zx175. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[DJ]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

TS,<br /><br />I don't think you have nay choice but to find a new location.

 

[JB]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

Agree with DJ, Stephen.<br /><br />The key to Eagle's superior performance is the Skimmer transducer, mounted on the transom.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

I think you are right. I guess I will just mount it on the transom. Any advice where for the best results. Do you want to be as far away from the engine as possible?

 

[DJ]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

TS,<br /><br />You are correct.<br /><br />I would epoxy a piece of Starboard to the transom. That will allow you to move the transducer without drilling more holes in your transom.

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

Thanks Dj, <br />Where do you get that Starboard and what do you glue it up with?

 

[DJ]

Re: Need help with fish finder install.

TS,<br /><br />West Marine has it. Really, most of the "white" cutting boards out there today are the same stuff.<br /><br />You could also use teak.<br /><br />Most two part epoxies will handle it.<br /><br />www.westmarine.com