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2017 Super Sport 130, Garmin Striker 4V Installation
I just purchased a Gamin Striker 4V through Amazon and installed it on my Super Sport 130.
I have uploaded a few annotated photos of the finished installation to my Personal Page. (One is attached here.)
Garmin recommends the transducer be installed 15" from the motor. I had to mount it about 7" from the motor mount. The unit performs well at slow speeds <10mph and seems to read depth fine (not fish) when the boat is at plane and full speed (~30mph). I was concerned about the turbulence affecting the picture, but I don't really care about the quality of the picture while I am underway.
I could have done a better job positioning the Stern Saver (the white plastic block epoxied to the transom that I screwed the transducer to). I also installed a Stern Saver on the steering cowling to mount the Garmin base to...I don't want to drill holes into the Fiberglas.
I installed an electrical terminal block on a support under the cowling which will make it easier to add future electrical accessories (radio, etc.). This was not required, but I like having options.
I tapped into the 12VDC wires ran to the accessory point mounted to the right of the steering wheel. I used a crimping tap block to tap the boat wires and also tap to the new 12VDC runs to the terminal block.
My depth finder is in EXACTLY the same, obvious spot on my 150. I have a little more width, and I have a wider unit (though its an old model, given to my by my dad, who bought a much fancier newer model).
Bill
ClevelandBill Ferry
m/v SHRUG
2015 150 Super Sport 60hp Merc
Thanks much for posting this, it is very helpful as I am doing an installation on a 2002 Sport 130, which appears to have the same hull as the SS. I don't see your photos of the actual installation of stern saver and transponder on your personal page, just pictures of the boat. I hunted around quite a bit to find your thread, so I imagine others would find those pictures helpful as well. I think I got enough info based on your thread to find a mounting location, I'll add to the thread once I've done the install.
Thanks!
josefschrock wrote:
Thanks much for posting this, it is very helpful as I am doing an installation on a 2002 Sport 130, which appears to have the same hull as the SS. I don't see your photos of the actual installation of stern saver and transponder on your personal page, just pictures of the boat. I hunted around quite a bit to find your thread, so I imagine others would find those pictures helpful as well. I think I got enough info based on your thread to find a mounting location, I'll add to the thread once I've done the install.
Thanks!
I’m looking at doing the same. How did the instal go?
