Depth Finder Installation

[WIBassMan]

Does anyone know of a website or youtube videos that would show more step by step installation of a depth finder? Tried googling but nothing detailed comes up. I keep hearing from people on this board and other boards how easy it is to install. I'm fairly handy but just feel like this would be over my head since I don't know much about boats and the wiring system that is needed. I would like to save some money installing it myself so that the money can be used for other fishing equipment though. Thanks for any help that anyone here can offer.

[Fishing Rhino]

What unit are you considering? That will determine where the transducer should be mounte

Except for wiring it to a power source, all of the wiring is pretty much plug an play. Routing the wiring properly may require the use of a "snake" to run the wiring beneath the gunnels. Mounting the transducer is straightforward once you determine where it should go. It will either mount to the hull or available brackets to mount it to the engine or jack plate. Side imaging transducers must be mounted where it has an unobstructed view of the bottom on both sides of the boat. Hull shapes vary, but the instructions give general instructions on where and how to mount it. Specifics would be difficult because of the various hull shapes. The other major consideration is where to mount the display. It may be a flush mount in the dash if there is room. If not, Ram makes a mount for just about every possibility.

If you are fairly handy, you should not have a problem mounting all the components. The trick is where to mount them for best performance.

[Wayne P.]

They come with installation instructions------read them. If you have any specific questions after you read them, ask. Include a picture of your boat transom.

[3dees]

I am one of those who are dangerous with tools and I have installed many in the last 30 years. believe me, if I can do it anyone can.

[WIBassMan]

Thanks for the info guys. Depth finder will be here in a few days and I'll have to see what I can do with it. I'll definitely be posting up more questions in the upcoming days.