Routing a Transducer Cable

[MNBIGBEAR]

Just wondering if you guys have a technique for routing a transducer cable through a boat without damaging the cable or having to tear the boat apart. Thanks for any help

[Prior Laker]

It might help if you post what kind of boat you have. I have a Crestliner Sportfish and it is only about ten screws that have to be removed to route it the right way. I go through a lot of transducers and can now install one in about an hour.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I usually tie a small rope to one that is already on the boat.. then pull it threw.. then re-pull both back threw... Duct tape the ends so they dont get hung up.

If you dont already have an existing line, I have had success with plumbers tape? Its a thin metal line you can run threw.

[MNBIGBEAR]

Thanks for the info guys. I have a Alumacraft Trophy 175. I havent attempted to install one on this boat yet but I have on another boat and wrecked the transducer in the process so I am a little gun shy.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Big Bear.. dont run the tranceducre threw the boat.. run the connector cable. leave the tranceducer the back of the boat!

[Giant_Jackpot]

And don’t forget to use one of those plastic boards on the transom. That way changing transducers in the future won’t make Swiss cheese out of your transom.

[MNice]

I'm in the process of re-wiring my boat. I took everything apart and placed polyethylene tubing throughout. That way if I need to change anything, I have a "conduit" in place for any additions or alterations.

[MNBIGBEAR]

That last post came out wrong. I was trying to pull the connector through on the last one and it kept getting hung up and just pulling on it, I think I damaged the cord. I already put one of the poly plates on the back. works great. I was thinking the conduit idea also, but it looks like the panels are riveted on instead of screwed on. might be a little tough.

[Dave]

Just a thought. Drilling out rivets and replacing them isn't too hard of a process if that would help give you some working room while routing the cable.

[MNBIGBEAR]

im thinking that is what I think I might end up doing. Might as well do it right the first time. Thanks for the info guys.