drivenmdc Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 I am considering getting rid of my shoot thru the hull transducer and replacing it with a thru hull. My current transducer was installed by the factory but it has never worked good consistently. It won't read in under 5 ft and I have to reseal it often. The longest I have gotten it to stay sealed was 9 months. I replaced the gaskets and used grease to seal it to try and keep the fluid from leaking out the top. l even took it back to the factory and put a new transducer in. Anyone who is familiar with the location of these housing knows what a pain they are to get to. I spoke with a guy who has a 2300 this weekend and the dealer installed his thru hull. He said his reads in as low as 2 ft and he never has problems with it. Needless to say mine quit working again this weekend and I am tired of dealing with it. Just wondering for those of you that have them what you think? Also curious as to if there is a certain reason why the factory doesn't do them this way? Any feedback would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I have a 2300 and installed my own thru-hull transducer. It's installed forward of the step, thru the whole in the gas tank. Reads in as little as 2 ft. of water. My understanding is that the factory will install any transducer you want. Did you ask for a shoot-thru or a thru-hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 16 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I have a 2300 and installed my own thru-hull transducer. It's installed forward of the step, thru the whole in the gas tank. Reads in as little as 2 ft. of water. My understanding is that the factory will install any transducer you want. Did you ask for a shoot-thru or a thru-hull? I'm the second owner of my boat. It was only 9 months old when I bought it. . It's a 2014 and I don't think pathfinder was offering thru hull transducers at that time. I'm definitely not happy with the airmar p79 shoot thru the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I talked to a dealer yesterday about putting a thru hull transducer in my boat. SCFD what tool were you able to get down in the hole of the gas tank to tighten the nut on the thru hull transducer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 drivenmdc, we are actually discussing this in the wrong forum, should be under regular Pathfinder discussions. Maybe the Mods will move our discussion. Anyway, I built two wrenches. One to hold the transducer. The transducer has two flat sides in the threaded stem to accept a wrench, and another tool to spin the nut. I'd be happy to ship them to you, but if you are not using the identical transducer, the wrenches might not work. I'll try to attach pics. Any good mechanic can build the tools. The tool on the left holds the transducer and the tool on the right tightens the nut. It's a long reach from the top of the tank to the hull. The tools are about 24" long. Doesn't have to be overly tight because the 5200 does most of the holding. The transducer is an Airmar B-60, 12 degree tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 SCFD, that's some very creative and effective Engineering there..........good job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 7 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: drivenmdc, we are actually discussing this in the wrong forum, should be under regular Pathfinder discussions. Maybe the Mods will move our discussion. Anyway, I built two wrenches. One to hold the transducer. The transducer has two flat sides in the threaded stem to accept a wrench, and another tool to spin the nut. I'd be happy to ship them to you, but if you are not using the identical transducer, the wrenches might not work. I'll try to attach pics. Any good mechanic can build the tools. The tool on the left holds the transducer and the tool on the right tightens the nut. It's a long reach from the top of the tank to the hull. The tools are about 24" long. Doesn't have to be overly tight because the 5200 does most of the holding. The transducer is an Airmar B-60, 12 degree tilt. I really appreciate you offering to send me your tools you made, but I would in up sinking my boat if I attempted to put it in. Not really but I'd rather the dealer do it than me. Does your transducer get in the way of your trailer when your loading? What unit do you have? I'm not sure exactly which transducer I would need. I've got two garmin's 840xs and 741xs gps maps. I really wish someone on the inside would move this thread to the Pathfinder discussing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 The transducer does not interfere with loading or the trailer. The transducer only hangs down about 1/8" and is almost in the middle of the hull. About 4" off the keel. The bunks for supporting the boat are well to the outside of the transducer. The transducer is an Airmar B-60 with a 12 degree tilt. Airmar sells transducers for most all bottom machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I moved the topic for you guys.. Thru Hull transducers are better at speed and are necessary for the step hulled boats. Also, I love the McGuyver solutions Y'all come up with.. There are some great minds lurking here.. M-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 On 8/13/2016 at 11:10 AM, Moderator said: I moved the topic for you guys.. Thru Hull transducers are better at speed and are necessary for the step hulled boats. Also, I love the McGuyver solutions Y'all come up with.. There are some great minds lurking here.. M-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 SCFD you did a excellent job putting your thru hull in! I may need to pay you to put one in my boat. On another note what motor do you have on your boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 SCFD did you have the P79 Airmar shoot thru hull transducer before you put in the B60? Reason I ask is because the cup for the P79 will have to be cut out so the B60 can be put in my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I have the P79 and do not have any issues. Have you checked the amount of fluid in there? Make sure they use the antifreeze not mineral oil. Also, make sure they have the gasket between the transducer and base. My dealer installed the transducer for me and didn't put the antifreeze and somehow lost the gasket. It would work fine until the fluid was low. I replaced the gasket and fluid and going on about 2 years without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Magnum does yours read in 2 foot of water? Mine want read until it's in 5 foot or deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 On 8/14/2016 at 7:08 PM, drivenmdc said: SCFD you did a excellent job putting your thru hull in! I may need to pay you to put one in my boat. On another note what motor do you have on your boat? 250 SHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 0:33 PM, drivenmdc said: SCFD did you have the P79 Airmar shoot thru hull transducer before you put in the B60? Reason I ask is because the cup for the P79 will have to be cut out so the B60 can be put in my boat. No, I ordered the boat without any transducer. Shouldn't be a problem cutting the cup out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmdc Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 SCFD I'm getting me the same transducer you have put in my boat Monday at Ftmyers marine!! I really appreciate all your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 You are welcome. I was hunting bait the other morning and my machine was reading the bottom in 1.8 ft. of water. I think you will be much happier with the "thru-hull" transducer. Let us know how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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