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Triple Transducer Upgrade (2002 Albin 31 TE)

GPS, Sonar, Radar, Fishfinder, etc. Discuss electronics installation and upgrades.
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gregtt
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Triple Transducer Upgrade (2002 Albin 31 TE)

Post by gregtt »

This is our first year with our new (to us) 2002 Albin 31 TE (Love it!). We currently have a transom mounted StructureScan transducer. We are planning a full electronics upgrade this winter. Does any one have any advice related to the transducers I'm considering, things I should pay extra attention to, or any other helpful reccommendations? Our boatyard will do the thru-hull transducer installation (3). I will be installing the MFD,radar and making all of the final connections.
Equipment:
  • Simrad NSS12 evo3s (already own it)
  • Halo 20+
Transducers:
  • 1@ XSONIC Airmar B175HW
  • 2@ StructureScan 3D
  • 1@ StructureScan 3D Module
I'm comfortable with the electrical, but not with placement or cutting into my hull!
Jkraft
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Re: Triple Transducer Upgrade (2002 Albin 31 TE)

Post by Jkraft »

Make sure that they realize that this is a cored boat. This means that special precaution must be taken when installing the through hull transducers. The proper way to do it is to overdrill the hole and fiberglass it. Then re-drill the correct hole size. This will ensure that the core will remain water free
USCG 100 Ton Master

Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp

Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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