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Post by EasyPeasy on Nov 13, 2020 11:26:33 GMT -5
Say I'm looking for suggestions on my Garmin transducer for the sonar/depth function. I think it's just getting algae/barnacle contamination, but I'm still in the water a few more weeks and I'd *really* like to see the fish I'm looking for for my last few trips. I believe the transducer is transom mounted, between the starboard engine and the trim tab and I can reach it by leaning over the back. It seems to be hinged. Any tips on what I can do? How aggressive (scrape with a putty knife) or not to be...?
Thanks in advance.
Stu
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Post by EasyPeasy on Nov 13, 2020 12:26:37 GMT -5
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Post by lainiej on Nov 13, 2020 12:32:16 GMT -5
I have the same problem with my 2360. This time a year when beaching and getting in the water is not an option I just get on knees and lean over with a long handle scrub brush. Its a bit challenging but I can reach the bottom.
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Post by fishnfool on Nov 15, 2020 11:16:16 GMT -5
Clean it and paint with ducer anti fouling paint. Brush off the soft growth with a bristle brush or power washer and carefully pick/scrape off the barnacles. You could try using barnacle buster.
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Post by EasyPeasy on Nov 16, 2020 11:44:08 GMT -5
Thanks - I'll do the best I can like laniej says, reaching over the back while at the dock. I'll give is a good clean when I haul it out, and you answered the most important question - can I paint it in the spring, so I will. I'll specifically look for transducer paint as I want to keep the sensitivity good. I'll check into barnacle buster - something to gently remove the final bits once you break the majority of the barnacle away...
Thanks
S
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Post by EasyPeasy on Nov 16, 2020 11:45:58 GMT -5
Right now we've got gale force winds going on and they expect to be strong for days.... Had a small boay (21 Ft) swamp in Sandy Hook Bay Saturday and operator drowned.... Stay safe everyone....
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