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gracer
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Initially Posted - 05/05/2004 :  07:48:01  Show Profile
I spent considerable time reading the forum on this topic and fretted over in-hull vs thru-hull, thinking about PVC pipe and mineral oil filling etc.

I just purchased a "Predident Depth Finder by Uniden LTD 260HP Adjustable In-Hull" ($94.00)

It comes with a plastic recepticle that is epoxied to the hull and excepts the included tranducer. The transducer is a twist-n-lock arrangement that allows for removal of the transducer. The recepticle is then filled with mineral oil. Ithought was a pretty neat package.

It seems simple, we'll see!
Bob Grace
Castleton, Vermont
1984 Swing Keel "Sara"
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MattL
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Response Posted - 05/05/2004 :  08:59:51  Show Profile
Please post again on how you like it. I'd be intersted in something that easy and cheep.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/05/2004 :  09:33:49  Show Profile
Hmmm... at least one manufacturer is listening to the customers...
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thacket3
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 :  10:33:08  Show Profile
I have an in-hull depth finder as well. Problem is, I cannot find anywhere to mount it that gives me a reading. I have read and re-read the postings trying to find a spot. I ahve spent hours on the boat rying to get a reading, still no luck. If you find a spot, please let me know. I have spent hours trying to get it to work. Am hauling out next month for the annual bottom job and will install a thru-hull then if no success.
Tim
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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 :  13:02:38  Show Profile
hey bob grace
i have been looking for a depthfinder and it sounds like the one you have is great.
i looked in west marine and could not find the model listed.
can you give me a internet connection to your instrument?
thanks
dave holtgrave
5722 sk/tr
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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 :  13:09:10  Show Profile
hey bob
i just tried theuniden site and i can't get the model number you gave to come up
thanks
dave holtgrave
5722 sk/tr
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