Depth Gauge sensor location

[pmt2234]

Can anyone tell me where I should mount the sensor for the depth gauge I'm adding to my 84 nautique?

I currently have my floor removed for a stringer repair, so I could put it anywhere.

I called the mfg and they told me to keep trying various spots until I found a good one, then go ahead and glue it in. I'd rather just put it in a proven location now, than try to get it into a tight spot after my engine and floor are re-installed.

Thanks

[AbunDiga909]

I'm no good with knowing what is what under my boat... but when I was lying down on the ground under it with a flashlight at night, (don't ask) I think I saw one that was almost directly below where the driver would be, towards the center slightly on the port side. I'm not sure if you're familiar with PP, but I think its like opposite from where the PP "propeller" is.

Don't quote me on this please, this is all estimating from under the boat at night lying down with a flashlight... but its my two cents...

[morfoot]

I installed a hummingbird depth in my 88' 2001 about 2 years ago. I mounted the transducer just aft of the drain plug under the oil pan. Figured that was the best place to put it as it would be the most "level" place under way. No interference from the skegs up front and no water turbulence either. Has worked great with no problems since installation. Ran wire along side with the others to underneath the dash where I power it up with the Acc. switch on the dash. Mounted the gage just underdash in a bracket I made by right knee so I didn't have to remove anything or drill a new hole in the dash( like there's room). Hope this helps. ( I really need a digital camera)

[pmt2234]

I installed a hummingbird depth in my 88' 2001 about 2 years ago. I mounted the transducer just aft of the drain plug under the oil pan. Figured that was the best place to put it as it would be the most "level" place under way. No interference from the skegs up front and no water turbulence either. Has worked great with no problems since installation. Ran wire along side with the others to underneath the dash where I power it up with the Acc. switch on the dash. Mounted the gage just underdash in a bracket I made by right knee so I didn't have to remove anything or drill a new hole in the dash( like there's room). Hope this helps. ( I really need a digital camera)

Thanks. I know exactly where you're talking about. And with my engine sitting on a stand, I have super access to that point.

[TwinTip]

AbunDiga, the "propeller" you mention is the paddle-wheel from the PP. This is what gives you the speed reading and, depending on which version of PP you have, the water temp. I'm not sure where this is installed on your boat but it might be on the port side and perpendicular from the centerline and drain plug at about 6 inches out.

If the boat comes installed with the depth finder/water temp option, I have seen the transducer installed opposite to the PP paddle-wheel and at the starboard (this is on the 196's). The mount is similar with the exception being that, when seen from the bottom, it does not have a wheel like the PP does and it just sits flat/flush with the hull.

PM, you should look for a location that is flat so that you can mount the transducer. Since you are installing it without having to drill a hole, you can try different locations before you find the permanent one. Since your engine is on a stand, make sure that the location you select has enough clearance for when the engine is mounted, you don't want to "crush" the transducer.

[AbunDiga909]

TwinTip's first two paragraphs are exactly what I was talking about, just better worded...