Replacing the fish finder

[rb437]

Depth readings on the old fishfinder were frequentlly reading over 500 feet (not happening in the Chesapeake) so it was time to replace it.

Here's where the old one was mounted

I pulled the old wires out with this string attached so could use it to pull the new wires.

Here's where the wires run below the starboard gunwhale

From the holes in the helm it looks like this is the 3rd piece of equipment to be mounted up here. The previous owner used a non-skid tread to cover over the old holes. It seemed to work well so I did the same except I went with gray instead of black. I also removed the compass so I could cover the entire top, then mounted the fishfinder and re installed the compass. I also added a speedometer because the new fish finder did not have one, the hole in the dash was already there and it was easy to do at the same time.

Finally I added this "old man" step (my wifes name for it) for those occaisions when I want to climb up on the bow.

 

[2ndchance]

Pretty work Rick. As far as you can tell were those cable runs factory installed. I can relate to the old mans step .

 

[reelapeelin]

Good work, Rick...the non-skid looks good...like the step, too 8) ...

 

[randlemanboater]

I am going to get me a step like that, great idea!


Nice looking job on the install.

 

[C YENSEN]

looks good man. i like the dash mods. ;D

 

[rb437]

2ndchance, the cable runs are glassed in, they must be factory.

 

[macojoe]

Looks good!!

Yes the cable runs are factory I have them also.

 

[Warner_Foster]

Everything is looking good.
Question:In the picture of the pull string there is some type of mat on the deck. What is it, what is it for, where did you get it, and what is its draw backs?
thank You

 

[rb437]

Here's the stuff, it just helps air circulation to keep the floor dry.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...64526/0/0/MAT/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0#

When out on the boat there is a porta-potty there. The bungee cord on the deck is stretched across to hold the porta-potty in the forward area of that well.

 

[Stinky_Hooker]

Good job rick!! 8)

 

[msbhammer]

Been looking for some wide strips of that non skid. Might install it in front of the hatch so the new paint doesnt scratch off everytime I slide the hatch forward.
Where ya get the old man step at ??, I want one as well. Good work.

 

[rb437]

Here's the stuff,

This stuff is 2" wide. I used 3 pieces to cover the area and trimmed about 3/8" off the width of the last piece.

You can find the "old man" step at any place that sells sailing rigging stuff. It is intended to be a mast step.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/327990321.htm

I bought mine at a local place called Bacon's here in Annapolis

 

[Warner_Foster]

Rick,
About that Dri-Dek, just send me your address and I will stop by while you and the family are gone and get the stuff.

 

[rb437]

Hey thanks! Maybe you could send me your address and I'll just mail it to you! Maybe I could send you a check too. Yeah, I'll put them both in the mail right now. Go wait by your mailbox.