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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...)