Get screws long enough that you will be able to reach underneath the boat or console. Bring your mounts with so you can pick out the right size.

Stainless Steel Hardware – When you have the unit location picked out, it’s time to run to the hardware store and buy some stainless steel machine screws and stainless steel nylon lock nuts.

Wire Stripper/Crimper – Basic hand tool to strip wires and crimp splice connections.

All major auto parts stores will have the fuses and fuse holders. Refer to your user manual for the required amperage of the fuse. Blade style fuses work great, in either the ATO or Mini sizes.

Inline Fuse Holder & Fuse Kit – All fish finder must use an inline fuse to protect the unit from voltage and current spikes.

Boat carpet melts quite easily, and the gelcoat can be discolored or melted in a flash.

Do not point the heat anywhere near the gel coat or the carpet. USE CAUTION when using the heat gun around fiberglass and boat carpet.

Heat Gun – The heat gun will shrink the tubing over the electrical connections.

Electrical tape works just well, but can be messy and doesn’t look as professional.

Shrink Tubing/Electrical Tape – Some people like to cover any wire splices with shrink tubing, for a moisture resistant connection.

Take some pride in your fish finder install and route your cables in a professional looking manner. I also like the hook and loop style cable wraps for making a clean looking install.

Cable Ties & Cable Wraps – You will want lots of cable ties to secure and clean up your install.

The tape prevents the gel coat from chipping and cracking when the drill bit bites into the hulls surface.

Masking Tape – Put masking tape over the areas you will be drilling holes into fiberglass.

Cordless Drill & Drill Bits – A good drill with sharp bits will be utilized often during the install, like drilling your head unit mounting holes, and mounting the transducer.The gloves are to protect your hands from fiberglass cuts. The fish tape is stiff flat steel that is flexible enough to be pushed and pulled down the wiring channel under the gunnels of most boats. Fish Tape & Gloves – A fish tape tool is super helpful when running transducer and power cables from the head unit to the cranking battery.

Instaling Fishing Hook