I’ll be getting my new 1801 shortly and I was thinking of installing an in hull transducer would appreciate if anybody has any recommendations or guidance thanks in advance
What exactly are you looking for? There’s probably room in the bilge for it, most MFDs can use either a thru-hull or a transom mount, sometimes they have different functions.
Narrow your question down a bit and we can probably help you.
Thank you for some reason parker doesn’t offer a thru hull transducer for the 1801 it Has to be a dealer installedIn hull, as in adhered to the hull from the inside? Never wanted one. A properly mounted through hull is the shizzle though, as the primary depth (and temp like warthog said) indication. It would be easy to replicate what Parker does at the factory, specifically the location with the cleanest water (no bubbles in water flow).
I installed mine in the bilge. I used some leftover 5x5 PVC fence post and only used sealant. It's filled with water and anti freeze. It does work better than I had hoped. The depth readings are spot on but as previously stated it does have draw backs. The reason I chose this mounting was because we regularly beach the boat at the stern and often enough it was getting hit either by the kids playing or something else.
Thanks for the reply, sorry if this sounds stupid but I read a post that said the screws to mount the transom transducer went into the transom and water got in over the years and rotted the transom, is there any merit to this so you think?On a 18ftr..I would think your going to be doing a fair amount of shallow water fishing?
Transom mount will give you side scan and open a new world into your fishing.
In Hull : Do they work? Yes.....Do I want one? No......You loose water surface temp with them.
Sometimes they can be a pain to seal.
Properly installing and sealing screws in a transom, or better yet using a Transom Saver plate, is significantly easier than installing an in-hull transducer. I wouldn’t let that influence your decision.Thanks for the reply, sorry if this sounds stupid but I read a post that said the screws to mount the transom transducer went into the transom and water got in over the years and rotted the transom, is there any merit to this so you think?
Thank you so much for the reply and with my research and his responses I do agree can you point me in the directions of this transom saver that you were speaking of I am not familiar with it thank you again advance!Properly installing and sealing screws in a transom, or better yet using a Transom Saver plate, is significantly easier than installing an in-hull transducer. I wouldn’t let that influence your decision.
I could be wrong, but I think that’s just a depth sensor. As in, just a depth readout, with no associated picture.I am not sure why previous posters have used their own set up for the adhered transducer Airmar makes an entire unit with a receiver. SIMRAD xSonic Airmar In Hull P79 Transducer | West Marine
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