Fish Finder Installation in Spokane

Spokane Boat Repair installs fish finders, transducers, and other boat electronics at your home, storage lot, or marina. We mount the display, mount the transducer where it will actually read, and run clean, fused power wiring back to the battery.

You don't have to take the boat anywhere. We do the install on the trailer, wherever it's parked.

7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week

What we install

  • Fish finders and chartplotters. Dash, console, or bracket mounts.
  • Transducers. Transom mount and trolling motor mount.
  • Replacement units. Swapping an old display for a new one, including new mounting and wiring if the old setup doesn't match.

We install all brands.

Why the install matters

A good fish finder installed poorly gives you a bad picture. The two things that go wrong most often are transducer placement and power wiring.

Transducer placement

The transducer needs clean, smooth water flowing across it to read properly. If it's mounted behind a strake, rivet line, or anything that stirs up bubbles, you'll get a picture that cuts out or turns to noise at speed.

Where it goes depends on the hull. Aluminum fishing boats like Crestliner and Lund have different mounting considerations than a fiberglass runabout. We look at the hull and mount it where the water runs clean.

Power and wiring

Electronics need a steady power supply and a proper fuse. Wiring tapped into whatever's convenient can cause interference on the screen, or a unit that shuts off when the engine starts. We run wiring neatly, fuse it, and route cables where they won't get pinched or chafed.

If the boat already has electrical problems, we can sort those out on the same visit. See our boat electrical repair page.

What it costs

Installs are quoted at 2 to 4 hours of labor at $200 an hour, plus tax. Where your job lands in that range depends on the boat, the unit, and where the transducer and wiring need to go. We'll give you a quote before we start.

You can supply the unit, or we can quote one for you.

See the full price list.

How it works

  1. Call with your boat (make, length, hull type) and the unit you have or want.
  2. Tell us where you want the display and how you fish, so we know where the transducer should go.
  3. We come to the boat, do the install, and power it up.
  4. We show you it's working and walk you through the basics of the setup.

Good time to do it

The off-season is a good time to install electronics, because the boat isn't being used. If we're already out to winterize your boat or for spring dewinterization, ask about adding the install to the same visit.

What customers say

"Charles was great! Very knowledgeable and taught me some things about my new boat." — Drew A.

We're rated 4.9 stars on Google.

Service area

Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mead, Colbert, Deer Park, Nine Mile Falls, Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Loon Lake, Newman Lake, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, and Rathdrum.

Book an install

Call or text (509) 408-3075. We're available 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. Have your boat details and the unit's make and model ready.

Frequently asked questions

How much does fish finder installation cost?

Installs are quoted at 2 to 4 hours of labor at $200 an hour, plus tax. You can supply the unit, or we can quote one for you. We'll give you a quote before we start.

What brands do you install?

All brands. Tell us the make and model when you call.

Can you install a fish finder at my house?

Yes. We're fully mobile and install fish finders and transducers at your home, storage lot, or marina. The boat can stay on the trailer.

Where should my transducer be mounted?

Somewhere the water flows smoothly across it, away from strakes, rivets, and anything that stirs up bubbles. The right spot depends on your hull. We look at the boat and mount it where it will read cleanly at speed.

Why does my fish finder lose the bottom at speed?

That's usually transducer placement. If it sits in turbulent water or at the wrong angle, the picture breaks up when the boat is moving. Remounting the transducer often fixes it.

Why does my fish finder shut off when I start the engine?

That can happen when the unit is wired to a poor power source or a weak connection and the voltage drops during cranking. Proper wiring with a good connection and fuse usually solves it. We can diagnose it on a repair visit.

Can you replace my old fish finder with a new one?

Yes. We remove the old unit and install the new one. If the new display or transducer doesn't match the old mounting or wiring, we handle that as part of the install.

Do you install fish finders on aluminum fishing boats?

Yes. We've worked on Crestliner and Lund boats, along with fiberglass boats. Aluminum hulls have their own transducer mounting considerations, and we plan for that.

Ready to book?

Call or text 509-408-3075. 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week.