Shoot thru hull transducer mounting and composition of my hull.

[jblack]

I have a 1995 186 that I am going to put a LCX 38C on. I am wanting to do a shoot through hull transducer mount and was wondering if my hull was solid fiberglass or if it has a pocket of wood or foam in between 2 layers of fiberglass. Just need to know if I can epoxy it on as is of if I am going to have to dig the cavity to mount. Thanks.

[bassin butch]

Yes you can shoot thru the hull.

Will not be a problem.

[siskiyoucrash]

If it was originally rigged with sonar on the consol you probably already have a transducer in the bilge area that will need removing ,,but will show you where to put a new one!

[jblack]

So are yall saying it is solid fiberglass, no foam filled cavity between 2 layers of glass. Thanks.

[boatman00]

I owned a 1996 186 that had the puck epoxied in the bilge area, Never had any problems, Would suggest putting the puck where you want it and adding a little water to the bilge and putting it in the water before epoxing it down tho.

[pmgoffjr]

Use fiberglass resin or SLOW cure epoxy, fast cure epoxies cure too quick and trap air bubbles, which will certainly affect your sonar signal.

[Wags]

Should not be a problem I have one in the back and front

[jblack]

Thanks everyone for you input. Looks like I have a project for the weekend. Sucks that there is nothing but 100+ degree weather in the forecast.