Posted by soupcook on 12/03/17 - 12:36 PM
#1
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.
All wires were secured with black zip ties.
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...r_id=41610
(I am not sure how to attach photos...I am still a newbie, but I believe this URL will get you to my photos...)
Edited by soupcook on 12/03/17 - 12:44 PM
Posted by ClevelandBill on 12/04/17 - 4:30 PM
#2
Soup:
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
Posted by josefschrock on 06/23/18 - 9:40 AM
#3
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!
Posted by Brando999 on 07/25/18 - 11:22 AM
#4
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?