Re: Depth finder inop
 

You must use epoxy to secure the transponder because it remains acoustically transparent after curing.

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Exactly what i learned the hard way. Somewhere i had read to use the 3M 5200 adhesive instead of epxoy. just goes to show you that you can't believe everything you see on the internet.....

Re: Depth finder inop
 

I had the boat out this weekend and the depth finder worked most of the time. Who knows. It might not be worth tearing into it.

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Its not a difficult job to remove & reset the transducer but the access to it can be a little tight.

Tis your boat & your call on repairing it so that it works all of the time. Personally i dont like the idea of grounding my outdrive.....

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Good point.

Yes I've found my 6'3" frame doesn't fit well in the engine compartment. It sounds like a good winter job.

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Just remember you can't test to make sure it works in the water during the winter! ;)

Re: Depth finder inop
 

I found the transducer under the engine. I can pull it up by the wire, but I'm not sure I can get an arm down there to expoxy it to the hull.

Would waterproof silicone work to reattach it?

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Sorry, but what part of "You must use epoxy' didn't you understand? ;)

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Okay okay.. :)

Thanks everyone for their patience with this Mariah newbie!

Re: Depth finder inop
 

Update!

I expoxy-ed the transducer back down in the hull today. I'll let you know if it fixes it when we take it out this weekend!