[Rhodes22-list] sounder senders

[Jay Friedland]

Joe,
Should add the 178C is a Garmin with I believe similar accessories to  
the 468.

Rummy is right -simpler is better, but an "all-in-one" on a 22 makes  
sense if you have the need. Also, I have a bulkhead mounting bracket  
that allows the unit to hook up and remove quickly with connecting  
wires in the cabin
Jay


On Oct 11, 2007, at 8:47 AM, Jay Friedland wrote:

> Joe,
> I have the 178C, also a discontinued and highly rated by PS. After
> evaluating various options, including redrilling what was my sender
> unit from a previous depth sounder, I stayed with the hockey puck
> inside the hull mounting. I originally had both a knotmeter and depth
> sounder senders mounted either side of the fore edge of the keel for
> minimum turbulence per Stan's recommendations 10 years ago.
>
> The new transducer is just forward of the old knotmeter which is on
> the starboard side below the floor of the head near the compression
> post (within 4-5" to starboard off the centerline). I used the same
> 8" Beckson (?) screw in access panel just at the entry to the head
> and epoxied the transducer housing next the stringer leading to the
> starboard side of the bilge. The housing unit has an offset to allow
> for the hull angle, filled it full with mineral oil, and it's been
> accurate (against a boathook check to bottom) and trouble free since.
> The 178C allows for a keel offset so my readings are depth below the
> keel. The transducer wire runs below the galley ledge at the base.
> Nothing exposed, minimum turbulence, and easy access. Hope this helps.
> Jay
> On Oct 11, 2007, at 8:06 AM, Joe Babb wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I am trying to decide about a plotter/sounder for our future recycled
>> Rhodes 22.  I have been thinking of something like the Garmin 468  
>> (now
>> discontinued but still on the shelves) that got a good review in
>> Practical Sailor a few months ago.  So I'm trying to find something
>> good
>> for under $1000. that can show depth and has built in charts.
>> One question for you all is what kind of transducer is best and where
>> located?  Garmin offers transom mounted skimmers and through hull
>> things.  I'm not all that sure that a skimmer would work well on the
>> Rhodes, but I'm not keen on putting holes in the hull either.  The
>> other
>> question is about mounting in the cockpit.  These "fishfinder"
>> plotter/sounders tend to mount on a bracket of some sort and I can't
>> envision how that will work on a sailboat in a good location for
>> viewing.
>> Thoughts?  Ideas?
>> Best,
>> Joe
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