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  1. 01-18-2019, 04:13 PM #1
    ranger randy
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    Transducer Cable???

    Just got 520L and trying to run transducer cable from rear to helm. Any tips, suggestions?
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    #2 01-20-2019, 08:04 AM
    Not easy but got it done, thanks to a great crew chief!
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    #3 01-21-2019, 11:24 PM
    I’m pulling a cable from transom to the console. Any tips? Will have a 519.
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    #4 01-21-2019, 11:25 PM
    I’m pulling a cable from transom to the console. Any tips? Will have a 519.
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    #5 01-22-2019, 06:10 AM
    Use a fish tape. Harbor freight has a good one for just a few bucks. Tie a string to the transducer cable when you pull it through in case you ever need to pull anything else through in the future.
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    #6 01-22-2019, 07:44 AM
    I also use fiberglass fish sticks in my shop.

    ezitown Fiberglass Fish Tape Kit Connectable Cable Puller Yellow Diameter 4mm 33 FT Pull Push Electrical Wire Rods with Hook and Eye https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787VRCLH...rCbAKZ7GMHThey

    They will not scratch anything.
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    #7 01-22-2019, 10:12 AM
    Pull the seat
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    #8 02-27-2019, 08:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Capw View Post
    Pull the seat
    Can you expound on that statement?
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    #9 02-27-2019, 08:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Wendler View Post
    Can you expound on that statement?
    If you pull the seat out, you can see the end of the tube, which usually starts just rear of the shifter assembly and runs aft. Then you can easily run a fish tape. I'm not sure if the L boat seat is different than my C boat seat but pulling the seat and replacing it was a pita.
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    #10 02-28-2019, 05:57 AM
    I had to pull the seats out to run mine. L boat, seats and coin box all come out as one unit. Once seats are out, running fish tape and pulling cable is pretty easy.
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    #11 02-28-2019, 07:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ranger randy View Post
    Just got 520L and trying to run transducer cable from rear to helm. Any tips, suggestions?
    Get yourself some cable lube that electricians use for pulling wires. I will for sure make a big difference.
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    #12 03-03-2019, 02:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Kwasham View Post
    Use a fish tape. Harbor freight has a good one for just a few bucks. Tie a string to the transducer cable when you pull it through in case you ever need to pull anything else through in the future.
    If the fish tape has a hook you need to tape it all up so NO hook is left on the end
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