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Thru-Hull, Retractable 

with

 Valve

TRIDUCER

®

 Multisensor

Model 

DST800V

U.S. Patents: 6,904,798; 7,110,908; 7,352,171. UK Patents: 2 407 874; 2 409 527

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Applications

Plastic

 housing recommended for fiberglass or metal hull only. 

Never install a plastic housing in a wood hull, since swelling of 
the wood can possibly fracture the plastic

.

Bronze

 housing recommended for fiberglass or wood hull.

Never mount a bronze housing in an aluminum hull because 
electrolytic corrosion will occur.

Stainless steel

 housing compatible with all hull materials.

Recommended for aluminum hulls to prevent electrolytic corrosion 

provided the stainless steel housing is isolated from the metal hull.

• Accommodates up to a 22° deadrise angle.

Pretest

Connect the multisensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel. 
Check for a speed reading and the approximate air temperature. If 
there are no readings or they are inaccurate, check all the 
connections and repeat the test. If there are still no readings or they 
are inaccurate, return the product to the place of purchase.

Tools & Materials

Safety goggles
Dust mask
Water-based anti-fouling paint (

mandatory in salt water

)

Electric drill with 10mm (3/8") 

or

 larger chuck capacity

Drill bit:

3mm 

or

 1/8"

Hole saw: 51mm 

or

 2" (plastic or metal housing in non-metal hull)

57mm 

or

 2-1/4" (stainless steel housing in metal hull)

Sandpaper
Mild household detergent 

or

 weak solvent (such as alcohol)

File (installation in a metal hull)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Slip-joint pliers (installing a metal housing)
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (see page 3):

Hole saw for hull interior: 60mm 

or

 2-3/8"

Fiberglass cloth and resin

or

 Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy

plastic

low profile

P617V housing

DST800V

Follow the precautions below for optimal 

product performance and to reduce the risk of 

property damage, personal injury, and/or death.

WARNING

: Always wear safety goggles and a dust 

mask when installing.

WARNING

: The 

YELLOW

 O-ring must be in place 

near the top of the insert to make a watertight seal.

WARNING

: To retrofit the insert in a housing 

without

 

a valve, the insert must have a 

BLACK

 O-ring near 

the top to make a watertight seal.

WARNING

: The O-rings must be intact and well 

lubricated to make a watertight seal.

WARNING

: The valve is not a watertight seal! 

Be sure 

the insert or blanking plug is fully inserted into the housing, 
and the cap nut is screwed on completely.

WARNING

:

 

Always attach the safety wire to prevent the 

insert or blanking plug from backing out in the unlikely 

event that the cap nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.

WARNING

: Immediately check for leaks when the 

boat is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat 

unchecked for more than three hours. Even a small 

leak may allow considerable water to accumulate.

WARNING

Stainless steel housing in a metal hull

Be sure the washer contacts the hull. Do not tighten 

the hull nut with the washer against the isolation 

bushing, as the housing will not be firmly installed.

CAUTION

: Never use a fairing with a plastic housing; 

the protruding sensor would be vulnerable to damage 

from impact.

CAUTION

: Never install a metal housing in a vessel 

with a positive ground system.

CAUTION

: Never pull, carry, or hold the transducer by 

its cable; this may sever internal connections.

CAUTION

: The arrow on the top of the insert must 

point forward toward the bow.

CAUTION

: Stainless steel housing must be isolated 

from a metal hull to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Use 

the isolation bushing supplied.

CAUTION

: Never use solvents. Cleaner, fuel, sealant, 

paint, and other products may contain solvents that can 

damage plastic parts, especially the transducer’s face.

IMPORTANT

: Read the instructions completely 

before proceeding with the installation. These 

instructions supersede any other instructions in your 

instrument manual if they differ.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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