Follow the steps below to finalize the transducer installation.
- Apply a thick bead of marine-grade sealant in the gap between
the transducer and nose cone on the bottom and both sides, as shown
below:
- Remove any excess sealant on the outside of the hull and
transducer, ensuring a smooth transition between nose cone and transducer,
and transducer and hull.
- Ensure that the marine-grade sealant has fully cured.
Refer to the sealant manufacturer’s instructions for curing
times.
- Anti-fouling paintUnless local environmental
regulations prohibit, apply a water-based anti-fouling paint to the
bottom face of the transducer, ensuring all of the externally exposed
transducer surfaces are coated and the paint overlaps onto the hull.
- Check for leaks around the transducer immediately upon
returning the vessel back in the water.
CAUTION Do NOT leave your vessel in the water
unchecked after installing your transducer. Very small leaks may not
be immediately obvious, and a considerable volume of bilge water could
accumulate over the course of a day, or overnight.
- Continue to check for leaks at regular intervals after
installation, until you are satisfied that there are no leaks.
- Add a regular check for leaks around the transducer to
your routine vessel maintenance schedule.
