330 Express AC/DC Panel Access - Sonar Module?

[mg1826]

I'm looking for the sonar module that's connected to my Garmin 5212's and I suspect that it's behind the AC/DC panel. Before I open it up I wanted to ask if anyone has any pictures or videos as to what it looks like behind the panel? Is it as easy as removing the screws around the trim and removing the panel? Anything to watch out for?

 

[wspitler]

That is where mine was on my 2007 330. No trick to the AC DC switch panel. I lay a towel over the bottom edge and let the panel hang by the wires when I’m working behind the panel. Of course secure all the power to it both AC and DC prior to opening it up. Do not over tighten the screws when going back. Ask me how I know. You are likely to find not only the sonar module (GSD 22 or 24) and an auto pilot course computer and the auto pilot pump if it is configured like mine was. I also had the Garmin 5212s. Recently replaced replaced with GPS map 1243XSV‘s. No sonar module required. With panel open also a good time to do some corrosion control work with things such as corrosion X WD-40 whatever you desire. You may like I did have the plastic cover for the AC side to catch on coming out simply reach in and push it out of the way. I also taped it for preventing future interference. That area gives access to the electronics box ram and a rigging tube that goes down to the starboard side behind the aft cabin starboard wall which gives access to another rigging tube going aft to the area by the generator. Wires can be run from there to the bilge , the area behind the engine gauges, and the electronics box.

 

[mg1826]

That is where mine was on my 2007 330. No trick to the AC DC switch panel. I lay a towel over the bottom edge and let the panel hang by the wires when I’m working behind the panel. Of course secure all the power to it both AC and DC prior to opening it up. Do not over tighten the screws when going back. Ask me how I know. You are likely to find not only the sonar module (GSD 22 or 24) and an auto pilot course computer and the auto pilot pump if it is configured like mine was. I also had the Garmin 5212s. Recently replaced replaced with GPS map 1243XSV‘s. No sonar module required. With panel open also a good time to do some corrosion control work with things such as corrosion X WD-40 whatever you desire. You may like I did have the plastic cover for the AC side to catch on coming out simply reach in and push it out of the way. I also taped it for preventing future interference. That area gives access to the electronics box ram and a rigging tube that goes down to the starboard side behind the aft cabin starboard wall which gives access to another rigging tube going aft to the area by the generator. Wires can be run from there to the bilge , the area behind the engine gauges, and the electronics box.

Thanks so much! I'm most likely going to replace the 5212's with the 1243xsv's as well and add a B175HW transducer. So much nicer with the newer units being self contained. How did the 1243xsv's fit into the existing cutouts for your 5212's? Did you have to add trim panels around the units? Do you by any chance have pictures of what it looks like now? Thanks again!

 

[wspitler]

Thanks so much! I'm most likely going to replace the 5212's with the 1243xsv's as well and add a B175HW transducer. So much nicer with the newer units being self contained. How did the 1243xsv's fit into the existing cutouts for your 5212's? Did you have to add trim panels around the units? Do you by any chance have pictures of what it looks like now? Thanks again!

I did have to add trim panels as I remember one of the dimensions of the 1243 was less than the 5212. I had them made by Newwire Marine. They have all the dimensions and provide trim panels for most MFD’s. This picture is not great but I can give you an idea. I added the GT 56 transducer between the engines at the Keel and the sonar pictures including side scan are amazing. I kept my original through hull 1K non-chirp transducer for traditional view and drove it off of one of the 1243xsv. I am very impressed with the GT 56 and 1243 XSV combination.

 

[mg1826]

I did have to add trim panels as I remember one of the dimensions of the 1243 was less than the 5212. I had them made by Newwire Marine. They have all the dimensions and provide trim panels for most MFD’s. This picture is not great but I can give you an idea. I added the GT 56 transducer between the engines at the Keel and the sonar pictures including side scan are amazing. I kept my original through hull 1K non-chirp transducer for traditional view and drove it off of one of the 1243xsv. I am very impressed with the GT 56 and 1243 XSV combination.

Looks great, thanks!