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    How do you plug a through-hull fitting?

    I did something similar on my re-build. What I did was cut some pieces of aluminum bigger than the hole to use as a backer. A little 5200 to seal the backer and some rivets to hold the backer plate in place while it is all curing. That's it the hole is sealed. If you want the patch to...
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    Cutting aluminum

    The more teeth per inch the better for metal. What you use depends on what you're cutting and how. If needing a straight cut then circular blade saws are best (i.e.- radial arm saw, table saw, skil saw, etc.). Curves can be done with band saw, jigsaw, or grinder with metal cut-off wheel. I...
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    A little embarrassed

    Sounds like you need to put your transducer insde the boat. I have not used one nor can I recommend it, but I am looking into one myself https://www.radarsonics.com/AlumaDucer.htm
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