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CJRoxs
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Initially Posted - 06/17/2013 :  18:24:52  Show Profile
Is the bottom of the bilge well the hull? I bought a new chart plotter and was going to put the transducer (shut thru the hull type) in the v berth recess but the cable isn't long enough. So I'm hoping the bilge is another option. Thanks in advance for all the help you guys are giving this greenhorn.
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1995 Catalina 250WB
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Jack Schafer
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Response Posted - 06/17/2013 :  19:13:29  Show Profile
That is where I have my thru hull for my knot meter. The wall for the waterbalast tank is directly in front of the bilge inspection opening.
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Response Posted - 06/18/2013 :  07:23:30  Show Profile
Posted in another thread, re-posting here:

Before drilling that hole, at least look into doing the non through hull method using silicone oil or toilet ring wax. My boat came with a through hull, but if I had to install one I would be looking into it.

Use Google to find info on this.
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CJRoxs
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Response Posted - 06/18/2013 :  17:16:28  Show Profile
I will be doing the one that doesn't require cutting a hole in the hull. I will loose the temp gauge but I plan on putting a wheel sensor that has the temp gauge in it, on the stern sometime in the future.
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Response Posted - 06/18/2013 :  17:22:47  Show Profile
Also, I used vaseline in place of other liquids on my other boat. It works great and less chance of a splash/spill. It also holds the transducer in position.

I never thought about using the wax but I can see that melting that into the PVC containment pipe would do the same as the vaseline.
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