Hawk Eye Depth Gauge Install with pic.
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It should mount in the engine bay area, near the jet pump assy just off center.
Karl
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Dans97challenger
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Great write up for sure. I just ordered one on ebay. Everything is in austrailian money though. I am waiting for Norcross to call me back about that before I give them my credit card#.
Does transducer work good through hull?
Just wondering if you have had any issues with bad readings when transducer is reading through the hull.
Just so I am clear there is no drilling the hull to mount the transducer either?
Thanks for the post-really good info. - it is always nice to know how deep it is when you are cruising?
Has anybody had any experience with the GPS/DepthFinder units?
Keep up the good work!
Just wondering if you have had any issues with bad readings when transducer is reading through the hull.
Just so I am clear there is no drilling the hull to mount the transducer either?
Thanks for the post-really good info. - it is always nice to know how deep it is when you are cruising?
Has anybody had any experience with the GPS/DepthFinder units?
Keep up the good work!
Dans97challenger
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There is no drilling. Check out the pics he has. He just glued it to the hull with epoxy.
The transducers is just epoxied to the bottom. If you use a depth finder gps unit it is a slower sounder unit. This depth finder is a great unit running at top speed. Mine works great in my 200 speedster at 55+ mph, uness the silt on the bottom is too soft to return a signal.
Karl
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ebay link.......
Here is the link that leads to the Hawk eye depth finder through ebay. I installed mine last year and love it!....it's a great addition to my Challenger and has kept me from running in water too shallow for my boat.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hawk...4429770QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear
Here is the link that leads to the Hawk eye depth finder through ebay. I installed mine last year and love it!....it's a great addition to my Challenger and has kept me from running in water too shallow for my boat.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hawk...4429770QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear
Dans97challenger
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I am going to do the same thing you did Snipe. My Speedo doesn't work anymore either and my mechanic said the guage was fine and the pickup was fine it was the MPEM that wasn't working right. I am not replacing an $1800 computer just to get my speed. I will remove the speedo and put it in there and buy a GPS for speed.
wjeffmoore
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karl,
you said that your doo was prewired? i want to do this install which wires do i need to use?
you said that your doo was prewired? i want to do this install which wires do i need to use?
macrylinda1
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I ordered one for my speedster too, so you'll have to look for more horse power elsewhere. I might want to replace my clarion CD/AM/FM in the speedster for one that has a remote controller I can install on driver side. The stereo is on the passenger dash. Would you be interested? I haven't used it yet it is model 255,/ with detachable face. Let me know.
flyingarmy
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Just ordered mine today...I'll do a write up of the install on a 99 Speedster SK next week hopefully. Thanks for the great information!
Yeah,.........and it even looks good!...Now, if I want my boat to look good, I got to put one in mine too!.......
biffdotorg
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This other thread got off the Hydro-turf topic quite a bit as Gerrychuck and I starting sharing ideas on the wiring and transcuder placement in our C2K's
http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?41545-Hydro-Turf-install
I did have some good pics of the fusebox and ground post for the wiring. Gerrychucks directions for power were flawless and it worked the first time. We got hot power off the fuse box, but used an inline fuse that came with our depthfinders for protection.
Good luck!
http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?41545-Hydro-Turf-install
I did have some good pics of the fusebox and ground post for the wiring. Gerrychucks directions for power were flawless and it worked the first time. We got hot power off the fuse box, but used an inline fuse that came with our depthfinders for protection.
Good luck!
John in Valley Forge
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Does anyone have any photos that actually show where they put the transducer?
biffdotorg
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The link above must not have worked: http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?41722-Transducer-in-ski-locker
I used FlyingArmy's method of mounting it on the transom outside the boat but used Karl's method for wiring. Excellent write up on both guys part.
Here is FlyinArmy's method....... http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...der-Install-99-Speedster-SK&highlight=hawkeye
Here is FlyinArmy's method....... http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...der-Install-99-Speedster-SK&highlight=hawkeye
tresvatos1
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I have mine installed.. I used the one for the watercraft that is just a digital guage.. mounted in between pumps on outside of hull for accuarcy.. I will get/post pics.. Has been a lifesaver in coves that have silt buildups..paid round 65.00 but worth every penny..
biffdotorg
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Most of us had no factory guage. I would guess if SeaDoo had a guage you could order as an option, it would be much more expensive than the Hawkeye or a cheap Lowrance.
aklim
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I believe my 03 GTX has the capacity to install it. What I would be interested to know is, price aside, what is the difference. IOW, performance wise, why would I get one over the other. TIA
biffdotorg
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We are talking boats, not PWC. There is no reason to replace the factory guage on a PWC. Nor is it all that important to even have on a PWC.
bigtexan99
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Everyone still happy with mounting the transducer in the engine compartment? Just in front of the intake, on the drivers side?
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