Installing Transducer in hull

[lwlittle]

I just installed a H'bird 898 with transom mount SI transucer. I also bought the 2d transducer which is to be expoxyed inside the hull and connected via a Y cable. MY question - how much "stuff" do I have to remove to get at the hull in the bilge area on my 05 198.

I am questioning whether this is worthwhile since all I get is depth readings while on plane. I sitll have my Lowrance x125 in the dash but it has always been sporadic at picking up depth when on plane.

[Lea]

In my 05, the oil reservoir is centered and you have to remove it. Under it is a plate which can be removed for easy bilge access.... I do not have to move batteries. Hope you don't, either...

[lwlittle]

Thanks - that is what it looked like to me but wanted an "expert" opinion. Wish snaking the tranducer cable up front was as easy.

[T MAN]

When I did mine, I removed the trolling motor batteries. This way when you remove the screws supporting the oil tank/bracket you can slide it off to the side without disconnecting oil lines....then remove center plate As for pulling the cable up front, mine had a white strap left in the rigging tube from the factory for pulling cables/wires if needed. Just remember to pull and extra if you use...

hope this helps

[Lea]

Good idea, Todd! I was not watching when my mechanic went bilge diving to replace my livewell valve. That does sound easier than removing oil lines!

[T MAN]

thank ya mam!! Gotta blk butt seat for sale?

[lwlittle]

T Man - where is the rigging tube? Do all the Champs have them?

[Lea]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by T MAN &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">thank ya mam!! Gotta blk butt seat for sale? </td></tr></table>

Nope...but you can get one from HelmChair/Llebroc...