[dreamdoer]

Hello:
I would like recommendations as to what is a good depth finder with SHOOT THROUGH hull transducer to buy. I have a pocket cruiser with a solid fiberglass hull (GRP), and I won't poke any holes through my hull.
Thanks for any opinions.

 

[aa3jy]

That will depend on your hull coring. Some cored hulls are not recommended for 'shoot thru' types..

 

[dreamdoer]

Thanks for the post. I amended my original post to include that I have a solid fiberglass hull.

 

[denverd0n]

If your hull is solid fiberglass then almost any transducer can shoot through it. Here is a good write-up on transducer mounting.

Capt'n Pauley's Virtual Boat Yard -- Projects Galore!!!: How-To: Installing Transducers

 

[finnarne]

I bought an HawkEye D10 to put in my boat last year. it ended up in my sons boat this year instead. Will by a new one to install in my boat this winter.

 

[Bill-Rangatira]

almost all transducers are built by airmar
that being said the issues are frequency and wattage
how much detail do you need?
how deep do you need to read?

 

[HUGOSALT]

A few years ago, on delivery from Ct to Maine, DF wasn't working so bought
Hummingbird DF for $100. (now about $90.)
Made a captive reservoir and epoxed in.
Might not be my 1st choice but good unit for $.
Can't speak to other current unit as on my boat I am still using old Data Marine/DMI DF
that I siliconed in hull and has worked flawlessly for about 20 years.
Both install methods work, trick is to have no air/voids and make sure unit does not move
while drying.