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April 11, 2016, 02:42:48 PM
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KenO250explorer

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transducer location for 250 explorer '04 w/ single OB
« on: April 11, 2016, 02:42:48 PM »
Team, 

I purchased a Garmin Echomap 74 dv for this boat -  Any thoughts on how to route the transducer wire in a clean way as the new transducer  w/ the 74 DV unit will be located near the drain plug area.     From what I've seen the suggestion is to mount it ~15 mins off the drain plug,  but trying to figure a good way to route the transducer wire.   

April 11, 2016, 10:26:11 PM
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Re: transducer location for 250 explorer '04 w/ single OB
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2016, 10:26:11 PM »
Here is where I mounted my Lowrance transducers.  I ran the cables up into the trim tab pocket and into the hull thru a thu hull on the inside face of the tab pocket.  Then it was a straight shot up the rigging tube to the helm.

Here is a video of where I installed them.  Seems to be still working good and it never did hit the trailer bunk.  No longer an issue with my new trailer.

1998 Explorer w/ Etec 250


1987 170 w/ Evinrude 90

April 25, 2016, 10:15:43 AM
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howesdivin

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Re: transducer location for 250 explorer '04 w/ single OB
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2016, 10:15:43 AM »
I have a 1999 Explorer 225 with the Garmin EchoMap Chirp 74dv.   So far, I have had no issues with the placement of the transducer and it works nice at all speeds.  I have taken it about 25 miles off shore in 3-4 and never skipped a beat.
1999 225 Explorer

 


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