Transducer??

[Fish]

Does the transducer have to touch the bottom of the kayak or does a small gap interfere?

[Phatford]

You don't want any air or air bubbles... There are a lot of posts on how to mount the transducer inside your yak. Just do a search.

[William Novotny]

As long as there is Marine goop between the hull and your duper with no bubbles you should be good but you may want to look into a wet Mount since it is considered a less permanent way to mount inside the hull and you are more then likely going to upgrade kayaks sooner or later. In my opinion a wet Mount performs for consistently as well. Look up wet Mount in the search bar, I'm sure plenty of threads will pop up.

[Fish]

yea was thinking wet mount im just not to keen on having something hang off the side....i think i may go the foam silicone route, went looking for a pool noodle , no one seems to have them though =(

[caddisx]

yea was thinking wet mount im just not to keen on having something hang off the side....i think i may go the foam silicone route, went looking for a pool noodle , no one seems to have them though =(


Just bought a couple noodles at the dollar store for the kids

[Fish]

Just bought a couple noodles at the dollar store for the kids

oooo dollar store didnt even think about that place, thanks ill give it a try

[tacmik]

Instead of marine goop, try electrical putty. No bubbles to worry about, cheep to buy, and you can take it out any time you want with no hassles.

[jorluivil]

Instead of marine goop, try electrical putty. No bubbles to worry about, cheep to buy, and you can take it out any time you want with no hassles.

I used the electrical putty to install my transducer, so far so good. I've carried the kayak upside down more than a dozen times and I've had no issues with the transducer slipping or moving.

[William Novotny]

Is it the tape? Does the Putty come in another form? Any specific brand?

[jorluivil]

Is it the tape? Does the Putty come in another form? Any specific brand?


It took me a while to find it online and now I remember why, its not called electrical putty, its called duct seal. I also recall having a tuff time finding it at Home Depot for that same reason.


http://www.homedepot.com/s/duct%2520seal%2520compund?NCNI-5



http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/92/92870492-8746-4fde-b04a-5d856fc67199_300.jpg

[Fish]

From what you guys are saying and from what I read surfing the web putty seems to be the easiest way to go especially since there aren't to many flat spots on my yak.

Thanks for the advice guys!