I did exactly as described by Chuck a while back. Sliced the plastic vertically with a saw blade and then pounded the sections loose. Fortunately for me, the new one was the same size as the old one, so I did not have to cut a new hole. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Feb 20, 2023, at 12:37 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Had to replace depth and speed sensors back in 2012 and I believe after I got > the senors out, I had to cut the plastic sleeves to break them loose from the > hull. Mine were flush mounted and faired in, so I think I ground away the > fairing using a dremel, and then used a hacksaw blade on a handle through the > hole, to slice the plastic sleeve, and then I pry ed them out individually. > > The tricky part for me was caused by the newer sleeves being a size larger, > so a friend gave me a tip. You find a holesaw the same size as the exiting > hole and drill through some wood to make a pilot guide the same size as the > hole you want to enlarge. Then you put the wood plug you made onto the pilot > bit of the larger holesaw pilot bit, and it will keep the bigger holesaw > centered and Bob's Your Uncle, you're all set. > > Good luck. Let us know how you make out. > > Chuck Scheaffer 1989 C&C 34R, Annapolis >> On 02/20/2023 12:01 PM John Heaton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> Hi folks - I’m looking to remove my original Data Marine instruments and wow >> did they find the most difficult place to install the depth and speed >> transducers. I’m going to leave the depth in and replace the speed >> transducer with a new airmar transducer. >> >> I’ve been able to unscrew the old transducer but it will not release. Does >> anyone know how they were installed (epoxy, 3m 5200) as they will not come >> out even when hitting the top with a rubber mallet. >> >> Thanks >> >> Double on the Rocks >> Toronto >> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and >> help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> Thanks for your help. >> Stu > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
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