shoot-thru-the-hull transducer??

[mscott]

Hello,<br />What is the experience out there? The manufacturers say there is signal loss due to the hull, BUT the increased power of the "puck" more than makes up for it. I've got a 1980s 16' fiberglass Vanguard, with easy access to the inside of the hull. I'm not sure if it is solid fiberglass, or a wood/glass sandwich. I've contacted the mfgr to see (don't want to drill a hole to find out).<br /><br />I really like the idea of a completely concealed transducer for my depth sounder, BUT not at the cost of reliability.<br />With thanks,<br />Mike

 

[swist]

Re: shoot-thru-the-hull transducer??

My boat came with one - I never felt it worked very well. When I installed a through-hull versus the shoot-thru it was night and day. My hull is about 3/4 solid glass near the transom.<br /><br />Since they are obviously the easiest type of transducer to install, why is that most boats seem to have mainly the other two types (completely-through-hull or transom-mount)?

 

[mscott]

Re: shoot-thru-the-hull transducer??

I've done more research, and realized I should have said 'shoot-thru" in my Subject. Also, the additional net-trolling has turned up many who LOVE their shoot-thru installation, and say it works flawlessly.<br />I sent an email to Tech Support at Humminbird, and hope for a solid reply. If so, I'll post here.<br /><br />Is there a way to measure the 'performance' of a shoot-thru transducer? Is it as simple as a fluctuating reading while stationary, or jumpy reading while under way that just can't be correct???<br />-thanks