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New Nav
- tomtomterrific
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New Nav
I'm installing new Radar and MFD, replacing the old speedo and depth sounder.
Q - Would you remove the old through hulls?
How big of a DIY is it? I've done fiberglass work before but nothing as critical as a hull repair.
Cheers,
Cap't Tom
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Re: New Nav
- SplashyLady
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Re: New Nav
Good luck!
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Re: New Nav
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Re: New Nav
I don't recall what the '86 Riviera had for a hull...cored, solid glass? This would help my decision on whether I would remove the old ducers. If it's a cored hull, I would definitely remove the old ducers. Cored or not, if there are any signs they have been leaking, remove them.
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Re: New Nav
Dave & Trina
- tomtomterrific
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Re: New Nav
The old speedo and depth sounder units are mid 80's vintage and the old radar was Raytheon (pre RayMarine) probably also mid 80's vintage - no sign of leaks.
The new sounder is a transom mount. No new holes or reusing the old hole. Sounds like the consensus would be tidy up the old wiring and leave the old units in place!
Much appreciated!
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Re: New Nav
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Re: New Nav
tomschauer wrote:Source of the post Hey Tom, a transom mount transducer on an inboard boat is pretty useless unless you are barely moving. It will see the bubbles and such from the propwash and give you crazy readings. The transducer always needs to be forward of the props.
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