Transom mounted transducer, wire routing?

Bruce

Has anyone mounted a fish finder transducer on the transom of a 250FV? And if so, how did you run the wires? I cannot find a good way to get them over the transom/under the swim platform other then drilling a hole through the transom.  Thanks in advance for your input.

 Bruce

phatcaptain

i did mine. you have to drill a hole under swim platform but above waterline. use a good marine grade silicone/caulking to fill after you run wire thru. mine works great and no leaks

MarkB

Same with me. A hole drilled just below the swim platform, above teh water line.  Run the cable and then fill the hole with marine grade silicone.

Bruce

Thanks for the advice, I was trying to avoid drilling through the transom but the speedo tube goes through there so I guess another hole won't hurt. I think I'll order some clam shells to cover it.

 Thanks again,

 Bruce

MarkB

Why not just widen the speed tube hole and run through one hole, rather than drill another hole?

Bruce

I thought about that, but the speedo install is so well sealed and has a small clam shell over it.  I figured I would be better off not trying to cut that sealant out and just drill another hole instead. I got it done last night and it all went well. Thanks for the advice.