Raymarine Dragonfly 5 (Thru Hull) Install on Trident 11 - photos included

OK, so I wanted to do this as a follow up to a previous thread I had going with a gazillion questions regarding how to set this up and the best way to do it.  To start, I wanted to shout out to FishingAddict, michael1one, and Mr T (I pity the fool!) for all the advice.  You all made this project a TON easier for me.  Thanks!

After much deliberation, I decided to take the advice of these guys and do a thru hull / water bath install.  Below is a list of tools and stuff I used for it.  * Keep in mind, for mounting the actual FF head , I was able to utilize the Ocean Kayak Mod Pod which is why I went with the RAM parts.  The mount that it comes with works just fine, I just wanted to lower the profile a little cuz I'm an aesthetics snob.* 

- RAM Mounts RAM-B-201U-A UNPKG RAM DBL SOCKET ARM:
https://www.gpscheap.com/pc-9920-250-ram-mounts-ram-b-201u-a-unpkg-ram-dbl-socket-arm-b-ball-a-length.aspx
- RAM Mounts RAP-B-354-75U UNPKD RAM WEDGE:
https://www.gpscheap.com/p-40598-ram-mounts-rap-b-354-75u-unpkd-ram-wedge-mt-atwood-fishon-scotty.aspx
- Hobie Thru Hull Wiring Kit:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-Thru-Hull-Wiring-Kit/dp/B00CJ8KY3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491092921&sr=8-1&keywords=hobie+through+hull+wiring+kit
- 1" drill bit
- Duct Seal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A3UG94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Gardening foam kneepad

The head mount is pretty self explanatory so I won't spend any time on that part.

I started with a gardening foam kneepad that I bought from the hardware store.  Figured this would work fine considering FishingAddict used foam for his.  I decided rather than cutting out an entire piece to hold the transducer, I would leave a small strip on the top side of it and basically "slide" the transducer into it.  My hope is that this will help protect the transducer a bit over time.  But we'll see how well it holds up. (photos at the end of the post)

After I had the transducer foam holder to my liking, I went ahead and used the Duct Seal to attach it to the kayak.  (NOTE: I did NOT use marine goop to stick the foam to the kayak, I only used the Duct Seal.  I will be updating my findings/results here after a few trips and I can see how well it holds up.... OR NOT)

Next, and this was the most stressful part for me, I drilled a 1" hole into my kayak..  Something about that process just freaked me the eff  out haha.  Anyway, with the hole drilled I went ahead and installed the wires using the Hobie Thru Hull Wiring Kit.  Which turns out is ridiculously easy to put together.  I did however watch some Youtube vid on how to do it beforehand.

For the battery connection, I already had my battery set up in the supplied O.K. "floating" battery holder in the bow from my previous FF.

But that's it in a nutshell.  I have yet to test the whole thing, but will be posting results after the water cooperates and I can get out there to give it a test run.

* One more note, and I'm basically writing this so I don't forget to do it:  Add water to the transducer holder (aka water bath).

Few more photos:

Nicely done... very clean. Dont forget to add some pool noodles.

Nice install ,clean is right

Nicely done... very clean. Dont forget to add some pool noodles.

Thanks guys.  And yeah, I do actually have pool noodles.  I just took them out for the install 

Nice install.  I am curious, whats your plan with the water inside the mount after a trip?   Are you letting it stay inside?  After an ocean trip it could get salt water and fish blood mixed in. 

Nice install.  I am curious, whats your plan with the water inside the mount after a trip?   Are you letting it stay inside?  After an ocean trip it could get salt water and fish blood mixed in.

Thanks.  I actually have it so I can just slide the transducer right out of the mount so I'll be able to soak up the old water with a rag.  At least, that's my plan.  How is it usually done? 

How did the transducer work otw?