Do I need to drill a hole through the Hull to install this? Thanks
783056
No, the "in hull" transducer is mounted (I siliconed mine) inside the hull in your bilge area. The "through hull" transducer you have to drill through the fiberglass and mount the sensor for contact with the water.
1005185
Zachary, I'm not sure what kind of deck boat you have but I had no issue with the hardware that came with the ladder. After drilling the holes, I inserted the "cups" that came with the ladder and it was a very tidy installation. I know the queasiness associated with drilling holes in my boat but this worked out well on my pontoon boat. Measure like 15 times and drill once.
617167
Yes. Place them on the outside and mark the holes then drill. They do not come with any hardware so you will need some stainless steel screws and washers . You can use silicone caulk, o rings or rubber washers as well if you want to seal where the screws go through the hull and into the braces. Super easy to do, took about 15 minutes to do both sides and looks like a factory install.
1846683
I through bolted with fender washers and locking nuts. (All my hardware is SS.) This was an arduous task, but well worth the time it took me to do it. I don't think just screwing the seat to the deck is safe, but I'm an off shore boater, so methods of installing can vary depending on the type of boat you have and the boating environment you frequent.
948033
No but I think I read somewhere there is a way to install one. The docking is tight so can be a bit hard to push all the way in and then pull back out. But I have not had any problems with it.
1740963
The transducer is included along with the parts to mount the transducer to the transom, if you don't want to epoxy it inside the hull. There is no need to cut a hole in the hull. Transducer works through solid fiberglass, but not a balsa core. Installation is relatively easy.
993675
I did not have to drill any holes. Make sure you pay attention to where the screws are before you remove the old one.
1079067
No holes need to be drilled. Must have a metal bed frame for helper to attach. You may need to loosen plates to fit on the bed frame, then tighten. Good luck!
772367
Go to some of the sites that offer these for sale. Some of them list the installation instructions and that will tell you if you need to drill holes
2269201
No you do not have to drill holes. It sits in there and comes with a couple of straps to attaches to seat frame work. Works real well and i am happy with mine.
801309
If you have Stack-On, you won't need to drill. The kit uses an existing vent hole in the back. However, you will need to access the hole through the interior furnishing. That is fabric and sheet rock. At least this was the case with mine. I recommend that you look at the back of your RSC and see if there is a vent hole on each side about a third of the way up.
672362
No drilling in the frame required. But you'll you need to cut out the opening for the hitch in the bumper cover. I just used a utility knife.
1022662
Yes, it does need to be screwed in. I think you could probably pre-drill holes that you use to do the installation, if you wouldn't mind the permanent holes
653326
Yes I did drill and hole for it.. works great and saved me $300 In installation costs alone..
1772669
No drilling is required. You simply use the hex screws and wrench provided in the set to attach them to the existing holes on the roof rails.
1367154
Yes you do have to drill holes for the side cargo net. Frankly, I didn't want to do that. If I decide to install it I'll have a dealer do it.
729447
It doesn't matter what you install it through, just make sure you secure it into a header or other solid material. You might need to consider an expandable nut or other type of anchor bolt instead of the screws it comes with. Mine has survived a NE Ohio winter with 8 inches of snow and ice on it.