Humming bird depth finder help

[89supracomp]

Hey guys I need some advice. My depth finder is acting weird. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it's accurate and sometimes it doesn't read anything at all, so I want to replace it with a new one.

I was thinking about a new hawk eye from Discount Marine. Does anybody have any experience with those or should I get a new one like the one I have?

One more question... The old transducer is epoxied to the bottom of the hull. Is there anyway I can remove that and install the new transducer in the same spot or would I be better off leaving the old one there and installing the new transducer beside it?
Thanks in advance!

Here are some pictures of my current unit
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[2500HD]

Out of curiosity, does that transducer go all the way through the hull? It looks awfully thin.

[wotan2525]

Does anyone else have a photo of their transducer? This is a nagging issue I've always had -- I installed a depth gauge but was never able to get the transducer to a place where it worked.

[89supracomp]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't go all the way through the hull. I'm thinking it might be easier to just leave it there and install the new transducer somewhere else.

[Cusefan78]

yes it can be removed and moved or you can put a new one in its place. From what I understand oil and the ducers don't mix. I replaced mine two years ago with a hummingbird unit. Used some epoxy to stick it back done. I was told when I did mine to use an even amount all the way across it and make sure there isn't any bubbles in it.