About to drill into transom, nervously, any comments in location?

[rightray]

So I mounted the template and about to drill for a transducer. Does this location seem viable? Thanks.

[biggerseagar]

Don't do it ! Buy a piece of starboard and cut it to size and glue it to your transom. Then drill the holes into the starboard and not your boat. Now for the hole you have to make above the waterline for your cable just coat the inside of it with epoxy to water proof it.

Roger

[mmwjr]

The location is good. You can either drill into the transom and use 3M 4200 on the screws or do as Roger says. They do sell a pad called a transom saver that comes with adhesive to attach it.

[Phillbo]

I,ve heard it's best to start the drill bit in reverse for a little while to score the gelcoat...

[rightray]

That is great to know thanks. I ordered a transom saver as Mike and Roger mentioned. I love all the great advice I get here. Great community. Thanks!

[dwleo]

What is a starboard?

[mmwjr]

It’s a plastic material, see link.

https://www.boatoutfitters.com/mater...SAAEgL-sPD_BwE

[dwleo]

Tghanks Roger.
Clicked the link and read up on it. You had stated " Buy a piece of starboard and cut it to size and glue it to your transom" but the manufactrurers say don't glue it as it will not last.

[mmwjr]

I believe there is a product called transom saver which is basically what Roger suggested.

[biggerseagar]

Use 3m 5200 and that will hold it forever