[Public-List] Internal mounting of depth sounder??

[R Kirk]

It really doesn’t matter where you put it. Put it where it’s most convenient to install. Even an imperfect installation is fine for telling you you’re 10 or 11 feet above the bottom. You’re not looking for fish at 100’ (I think).
There are no cons that I can think of other than having one more piece of gear to worry about. 
My installation on Isobar was an external fairing block in the hanging locker. Never a problem. After it died I never replaced it. Could never find a statistical difference between my running aground before or after. (The best fathometer is a good chart.)

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From: Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2022 9:14 am
Subject: [Public-List] Internal mounting of depth sounder??

Dear Albergers,

Currently the depth sounder on Constance is mounted through the hull on a
fairing block.  A fairing block protrudes into the water steaming along
the hull and causes turbulence.  Considering the idea of removing the
fairing block and mounting the depth sounder inside the hull.

What are your thoughts on the internal mounting?    Pros?  Cons?

Second, the depth sounder is located to starboard in the under-settee area
just aft the divider between the forward under-settee (there's a drawer
forward) and aft under-settee areas.    Is that a good location?  Why not
farther forward, perhaps and internal mounting in the hanging locker.

What are your thoughts on fore and aft relocation?

All the best,
Jonathan
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Jonathan M Bresler
S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
Annapolis/Eastport MD
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