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 Post subject: in dash depth finder
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:07 am 
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I am thinking about mounting an in-dash Depth finder (the flush round ones) on my AI. Has anyone done this set up before on their Hobie?

I fish out of my Outback (about to change now that My AI has arrived) and find that I usually utilize my FF for depth readings (avoiding the shallows), rather than locating fish. Got me thinking that I would only require an in-dash depth finder for the AI, thus keeping the deck a little less cluttered.

I do not have any experience with these.

Appreciate any advice/links!!


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 Post subject: Re: in dash depth finder
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:40 am 
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In the future, when you change hulls (upgrade?) this will leave a big hole in this hull unless you sell/give the Depth finder with the hull. This will either drop the resale value or increase how much you would need to sell it for, substantially.

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 Post subject: Re: in dash depth finder
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 10:03 am 
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After the convincing it took to allow me to keep the Outback and purchase the AI, I don’t think I’ll ever be allowed to get rid of it.

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 Post subject: Re: in dash depth finder
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 10:32 am 
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Then start cutting! :)

I've always liked the look of the "in dash" compass installs on an AI.

Good luck.

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 Post subject: Re: in dash depth finder
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 6:08 pm 
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Careful. There is not much room between the dash and mast support.


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