thru-hull transducer

[mike evans]

I am getting ready to install a new Lowrance in dash depth finder. Should I remove the old transducer and mount the new one in the same place as the old one? It is a thru-hull mount and I want to make sure I get a good signal.

 

[Marty Klein]

Yes sir.

 

[TrepMan]

If you remove the old you will need to clean/sand/re-epoxy the new one in so there are NO air bubbles under the transducer or it won't read right.

 

[Aroldo Hernandez]

I would leave it there and install the new one next to it.

 

[Jim B]

I would remove it and replace. Generally you want the ducer as far back and on center as you can get it. a lot of times they just pop off with a little persuasion then you can sand it clean and re-epoxy like Trep said.



I'm fixing to do the same thing really soon. My Lowrances are coming out and Humminbirds are going in thier place with SI on the rear unit.

 

[Jimmy Easterling]

I replaced mine and left the old one where it was and put the new one next to it. I was afraid I would mess up the fiberglass by taking up the old one. After some gentle persuation and several good taps with a hammer and chisel and nothing budged, I left it.

 

[Humminbird Greg]

If you are not going to need the older transducer I would remove it. Try placing a piece of wood against it and whacking the other end of the wood with a hammer. If you aren