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We are having a custom 24-meter aluminum powerboat built for us in Turkey. Most of the hull has integral fuel and water tanks below the waterline, so the placement of the two transducers is a bit problematic. In the aft section, just forward of the prop tunnel, we are installing an Airmar UDST800 which isn't too much of a problem as the hull is flatter back there.
Then, we are planning to install this bottom discriminating 520-5PSD plastic transducer in the forepeak area enough aft of the bow thruster to be in smooth water, but before the section where the tanks start. However, this transducer doesn't come with any fairing of its own, and the hull is very steep-sided up there, so the question is how to install this in our aluminum hull. Can we build a plastic or aluminum fairing with a recess for the transducer to sit inside to protect it and smooth out the water flow and reduce aeration? Or, do the sides of the transducer head need to be unobstructed with the transducer head protruding on its own below the hull plates? Also we are concerned that the fairing material - if we build it out of aluminum, for example - might interfere with the transducer's reception. And of course, we want the transducer to have some protection in case of a grounding.
We would appreciate any help and/or thoughts on our dilemma.
Wayne and Christine Hodgins
Blog: http://www.mobius.world
Then, we are planning to install this bottom discriminating 520-5PSD plastic transducer in the forepeak area enough aft of the bow thruster to be in smooth water, but before the section where the tanks start. However, this transducer doesn't come with any fairing of its own, and the hull is very steep-sided up there, so the question is how to install this in our aluminum hull. Can we build a plastic or aluminum fairing with a recess for the transducer to sit inside to protect it and smooth out the water flow and reduce aeration? Or, do the sides of the transducer head need to be unobstructed with the transducer head protruding on its own below the hull plates? Also we are concerned that the fairing material - if we build it out of aluminum, for example - might interfere with the transducer's reception. And of course, we want the transducer to have some protection in case of a grounding.
We would appreciate any help and/or thoughts on our dilemma.
Wayne and Christine Hodgins
Blog: http://www.mobius.world