Section 3 Installation
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Figure 3-4
Height required at mounting location
height
Height without
speed sensor
7-1/2" (191mm)
Height with
speed sensor
8-1/2" (213mm)
CAUTION
Do not mount the sensor in an area of turbulence or
bubbles:
Near water intake or discharge openings;
Behind strakes, struts, fittings, or hull irregularities;
Behind eroding paint (an indication of turbulence).
Avoid mounting the sensor where the boat may be
supported during trailering, launching, hauling and
storage.
· Single drive boat - Mount on the starboard side
at least 3" (75mm) beyond the swing radius of
the propeller (see Figure 3-5).
·Twin drive boat - Mount between the drives.
Mounting location on single drive boat
3" (75 mm )
minimum beyond
swing radius
Figure 3-5
CAUTION
Never Use Solvents!
Cleaners, gasoline, paint, sealants, and other
products may contain strong solvents such as
acetone which can attack many plastics dramatically
reducing their strength.