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Fish 02-13-2014 11:43 AM

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

Phatford 02-13-2014 11:48 AM

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 02-13-2014 12:51 PM

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 02-13-2014 01:23 PM

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 02-13-2014 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish (Post 182181)
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 02-13-2014 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by caddisx (Post 182182)
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 02-13-2014 02:07 PM

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 02-13-2014 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tacmik (Post 182188)
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 02-13-2014 04:24 PM

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

jorluivil 02-13-2014 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny (Post 182199)
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%2520...compund?NCNI-5



http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pro...c67199_300.jpg

Fish 02-13-2014 07:09 PM

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!


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