Pcoyne
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Anyone on here upgrade from Echo 100 to Garmin 431s? If so what is the best way to cut the dash to create a larger hole without damaging the fiberglass?
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What model Bennington do you have? On my 2574GLi I was able to easily remove the panel and take it to the workbench for better control on fitting it. I used a keyhole saw with a fine blade after drilling some starter holes in the corners. The 431's come with a paper template to work from.Anyone on here upgrade from Echo 100 to Garmin 431s? If so what is the best way to cut the dash to create a larger hole without damaging the fiberglass?
Pcoyne,Anyone on here upgrade from Echo 100 to Garmin 431s? If so what is the best way to cut the dash to create a larger hole without damaging the fiberglass?
The transducer that came with the Garmin 95 on our toon was the same number that came with the 431s. It just plugged right in and now I have a spare.Same question I have. The 431 is dual beam, I'm wondering how hard it will be to trace and replace the transducer on the lift?
May have dealer do it later?
Super easy. Probably 1/2 hour max.(unless you have under deck sheeting) then a little longer.Same question I have. The 431 is dual beam, I'm wondering how hard it will be to trace and replace the transducer on the lift?
May have dealer do it later?
With an ESP, I assume it has under deck sheeting. Does sheeting screw off or need rivets drilled out?Super easy. Probably 1/2 hour max.(unless you have under deck sheeting) then a little longer.
Side cutters and zip ties should be all you need, and sockets/screwdriver to swap transducer at log mount. If it were me, I'd pull up to island, get in water, and swap it. JUST DON'T DROP THE SCREWS !!!
Not sure, but I "think" screwed, but then again I could be wrong........With an ESP, I assume it has under deck sheeting. Does sheeting screw off or need rivets drilled out?
Willb,Update, did some reading: for most of the water that we will be on- the transducer already in the boat will be good.
Dual beam settings are used between shallow and deeper water-over 200 ft. I'm ordering the unit w/o