motv8tr Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Hey all, my friend Steve was toying with the idea of getting a fish finder...lots of encouragement from me , The question I have is, do the transducers go outside the boat, or can you mount them inside the boat? He has a Searay, which is not designed for fishing, but hey, it does the job . He figured he could get one and put it in one of the compartments, if so, he just might get one I should add that he has a friend who is a major Bass fisherman, and he apparently has three fishfinder with transducers in the boat...keep in mind this guy has a high end Bass boat, maybe makes a difference? Thanks Maureen Edited June 9, 2007 by motv8tr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Outside Maureen .MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 If the hull is fiberglass or wood you can mount them inside and they will shoot thru the hull, but this installation is tricky. His best bet might be a portable unit, they're inexpensive and easy to mount and operate. I purchased one I'll be bringing to Lakair and I'll show it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Yes you can put it inside the hull with reasonable ease. He will have to make sure that the unit he gets comes with a thru hull transducer and follow the install directions properly.. Alot of bass boats and others have the same set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I would mount it OUTSIDE of the boat for BEST results. Boats that have them mounted inside are set up for such a application. If you don't have a good area to shoot thru your sonar results will suffer BIG time making you wish you just did a outside transom mount. Follow the directions and after you drill the holes just use some silicone caulking before running the screws in. Mine has been mounted this way for 22 years now without a leak. Good Fishing, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thanks for the info guys, I expect he'll go with the inside mount, he won't be wanting to drill any holes into his hull. He has a jet boat, and it would damage any resale value I would imagine. Now then, how expensive are the ones with an "in hull" transducer? He may also go the way of the one Glen has, is that the one you had last year Glen? If so i'm not sure it can be found up here....might check out BPS Thanks again Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Maureen, this might be of help... Suction Cup Mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thanks Slowpoke! Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) Actually Mo, I'm going with this unit: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true and this transducer mount: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...t&noImage=0 the finder comes with a suction cup mount, but they don't stay on too well when traveling at speed. The bracket clamps to the transom and is more stable at higher speeds. Hope this helps! Edited June 10, 2007 by Greencoachdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 and this transducer mount:http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...t&noImage=0 they finder comes with a suction cup mount, but they don't stay on too well when traveling at speed. The bracket clamps to the transom and is more stable at higher speeds. Hope this helps! You make a good point southern man but if he has a jet boat there will be no where to clamp it. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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