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Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power, transducer and
data cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the
gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that
it covers the hole, holds the cables in position and results in a neat
installation. Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to
the side of the cable hole — it's a matter of personal preference.
After drilling the hole, pass the transducer connector up through the
hole from under the dash. Pass the power cable's bare-wire end down
though the hole from the top.
If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good
marine caulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole
covers to conceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you
prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or
swiveling the unit. If you choose to fill in the hole, be sure to position
the cables against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill
material.
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of X52 and
X59DF sonar unit when mounted on gimbal bracket.
Millimeter
[Inch]
61.3
[2.42]
23.8
[0.94]
136
[5.35]
147.4
[5.80]
132
[5.20]
66
[2.60]