Trying to install transducer

[Kadams]

I have a 2006 Riverhawk and went to put a transducer on tonight and have a problem. I have it all marked and drill first hole with teeny bit and a small amount of water leaks out. This boat has no cracks

and has only been on the water ten times for two hours at a time with trolling motor.

Is this water that was left in the fiberglass mold and the gel coat was put on before it dried.

I am clueless- any ideas?

Thanks,

Kerry

[Way2slow]

The boat was not built with water in it.  There are several things that can create your problem.  The motor mounting bolts were not properly sealed.  The top of the transome is not properly sealed.  The drain plug tube is not properly crimped and leaking around it.  Some other screws are used to mount some other items to transom and they are not properly sealed.

That's why is sooo important to have the transom of any boat you buy checked out.  I've seen three year old boats that the transome was totally rotted out because they didn't properly seal holes made to mount the motor or even the little screws holding tie straps or transducers.   A little sealer is worth it's weight in gold when it comes to boat transome's.

[Kadams]

Thanks,

This was a brand new boat and has never had a motor, so I guess I better call the factory.

Thanks,

Kerry