Recent content by lmurtagh

Following this one as I want to replace any factory they hulls before they fail too. Hope someone can share their experience

I think the two pieces are trying to move independently of one another. This put stress on the screws and led to them becoming stripped and falling out. So in addition to fixing the holes so the screws can bite again--yes I will also be trying to bond or reinforce the joint where the two...

No I cant access the backside. I wish! Thanks for the tips on epoxy repair, I think that's the best path

Want to add that this only occurs on about 4 screws in that front port corner of the console. Not in other areas.

The screws that join the two parts of the console back out and sometimes fall out completely. A couple of the holes are completely stripped. Anybody else have this issue? Any advice on how to fix? It’s a 2006 2300.

mine is installed about the same as captmatt. 2006 2300DV

So glad I have the 8616....I knew I would have regret if I didn't. I was not able to exchange my 12" for 16" but I was able to sell it to another CP member almost what I payed for it....so it worked out fine for me and he got a great deal on a new unit. yes I got the B175H as the best all...

fishing overall was slow on the first trip with new toys, but we did get lucky and get a nice hog fish

install came out great....I installed the 8612xsv initially but it didn't feel any larger than my old 3210 so I upgraded to the 8616xsv and I'm extremely happy with the results so far. no cavitation issues and i'm getting good readings at all speeds--you can see pics of transducer placement...

SOLD to classicparker member

I just did an electronics upgrade last week (B175H and GT51M) and had this brand new 8612xsv installed (bail mounted) on my boat. It has been powered up and used once to test the new systems--everything works fine--but now I have decided I want the 8616xsv. The dealer wont exchange since its...

thank you! i will share some pics of the final install and results

thank you warthog! yes salt water intake is on the port side, so the starboard side is free for the B175H thru hull. I knew that you liked to mount the GT51 thru hull on the flat spot without the fairing block--wasn't sure if that was still the best place if I was also adding the B175H. so...

I am working on an electronics upgrade for my 2300 DV and have settled on an 8612xsv and B175H. Primarily grouper fishing off north carolina so 150ft or less. I'd like to add a second transducer with wider cone to help find spots and seems like the GT51M-TH is a popular choice. My question...

how many hours on Yamaha?