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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
"Gary Warner" wrote in message ... Brian, I haven't seen any of these innumerable notes of which you write... But thanks...sounds like a good idea. I can build a little holder for the trandsducer that will have it set still in the hull. If it works someplace - Great. If not, I can always install it through the hull later. Any other tips (or links to info) on how to make this work? Manufacturers make "pucks" into which transducers can be placed, but that is generally for "through the hull" installations - not sure if it would work for a wood boat - through the hull that is. My guess is not if only because of the varying density of the wood. After that one contribution, I'm at a loss. The experience I have with hull style transducers are for much larger vessels (by a couple of hundred feet) that we generally talk about here. Later, Tom |
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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
Thanks Tom, I think my plan at the moment is: A) Take my nylon mount-in/through-the-hull transducer and put it in some kind of block of wood to see if there is any place it will work. It very well may NOT work because of space between it and the inside of the hull and/or because it won't work through the ply wood. B) If the above does not work I think I''m going to install the nylon mount-in/through-the-hull and mount is through the hull. I will leave a little extra space for the wood to expand (not much). Thanks, Gary |
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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
Gary,
I'd be very cautious about epoxy/fiberglassing the stem/transducer in place. If, for whatever reason it EVER 'goes South' you WILL have a BIG job {and possibly HOLE} on your hands getting it out. Better to 'bed' it properly and inspect it frequently. On another point - WHENEVER you have a penetration of the hull - get a wood PLUG that can be driven into the hole and/or fixture. {they come in sets, or make your own out of Pine or Cedar - a relatively soft wood that WILL SWELL when wet}. Wire or tie the proper size to the thru-hull and have a short-handled, stout hammer aboard. If this is the only thru-hull, have it tied there, as well. If this sounds strange, check almost ANY book on off-shore sailing & SAFETY ISSUES. Regards, Ron Magen Backyard Boatshop "Gary Warner" wrote in message ... SNIP I will - whether via glass or other method - make sure the transducer is in there VERY solidly. I do know that I don't want it coming out and leaving me with water pouring in. Gary |
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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
Why not mount it on a bracket off the transom under the waterline?
"Gary Warner" wrote in message ... Thanks Tom, I think my plan at the moment is: A) Take my nylon mount-in/through-the-hull transducer and put it in some kind of block of wood to see if there is any place it will work. It very well may NOT work because of space between it and the inside of the hull and/or because it won't work through the ply wood. B) If the above does not work I think I''m going to install the nylon mount-in/through-the-hull and mount is through the hull. I will leave a little extra space for the wood to expand (not much). Thanks, Gary |
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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:25:54 -0400, "Gary Warner"
wrote: Brian, I haven't seen any of these innumerable notes of which you write... But thanks...sounds like a good idea. I can build a little holder for the trandsducer that will have it set still in the hull. If it works someplace - Great. If not, I can always install it through the hull later. Any other tips (or links to info) on how to make this work? Gary People have described their tests like this: 1) with a water balloon, place the balloon on the hull, and the transducer on the balloon. Can you read the floor at a reasonable depth? 2) Using a dam of putty etc.inside the hull, , pour a little mineral oil into the dam, and place the transducer level in the oil. Test for depth reading etc. 3) Using a blob of RTV silicone on the hull, place the transducer in it etc., etc. These are not difficult, destructive or time consuming tests. You MIGHT find some wood hull section that transmits the signal sufficiently well. People have shot through composite hulls. Wood is composite! You have lost a few dollars if not. Brian W |
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Can I use a NYLON Transducer in a WOOD Hull ???
Gary,
The nylon transducer works fine but I find any applications that use it to "shoot thru the hull" is not nearly as accurate as one suspended off the rear of the reansom. After about 60ft of water depth you lose alot of the bottom profile. There is a reason why the pro's use the bronze thru hull with the fairing block but it isn't necessary with transom mount being the next best thing.One other note,If you do use the thru hull fairing block install, it has to be enough to the outside and forward enough to not cause cavitation of the outboard. |