thru hull transducer

[alexc]

Need your opinion, pro & con, of thru hull transducer on a aluminum boat. Thinking of a new purchase. Your comment will help my decision. thanks in advance.

 

[JB]

Re: thru hull transducer

My one experience with a through-hull transducer was bad, Alex.<br /><br />The problem was (and still is) that sonars wear out, fail and become obsolete almost as fast as PCs. Then you are stuck with an in-hull obsolete (or failed) device, along with sealing and leakage risks.<br /><br />Since then I stick exclusively with transom mounts.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[DJ]

Re: thru hull transducer

alexc ,<br /><br />I do not believe a transducer will "shoot" through aluminum. Are you talking about one that hangs down below the boat, through the hull?<br /><br />In either case, I'm with JB on attaching anything expendable permanantly to the hull.

 

[alexc]

Re: thru hull transducer

I was thinking inside the boat. My question now is - will it work inside an aluminum boat. Thanks for your comment.

 

[NathanY]

Re: thru hull transducer

You can not use a through hull transducer on an aluminum boat. The sonar waves can not penetrate the aluminum.

 

[DJ]

Re: thru hull transducer

Just as I've always thought.<br /><br />Thanks Nathan.

 

[alexc]

Re: thru hull transducer

Thank you all for your comment. A great site!!!!!