Transducer install Epoxy vs Pool Noodle

[Grego]

Originally Posted by emrliquidlife

The "goop" I have is 3M Marine Adhesive 5200. Hope it doens't make a differance.

I remember seeing a thread where Billy had seen a huge differance from Goop to and epoxy.

I'm hoping to get the most out of the FF.

Ed

You're not suppose to use 5200, from what I hear....that is NOT goop. Marine Goop is "Marine Goop" that is the official name and brand.

5200 is supposedly harder to get air bubbles out, but then again people have used is successfully too. Also, I remember seeing a post about the chemical properties of 5200 that isn't good, whatevers.

I've used both goop and epoxy (current) and don't see no difference and no problems with either. Haven't tried 5200.

[Billy V]

Marine Goop will work if you flow it careful without bubbles. You only need a small amount.

I'm using a 2 ton clear epoxy from devcon. It dries in 8 hours, but I let it cure for 24 hours. It is not permanent, I have removed a transducer that was epoxied in my last yak.

Both give a good picture if properly prepped.

[peguinpower]

soaking the adhesive container in a tub of hot water helps a lot with the losing air bubbles. just make sure to dam the area as goop will flow more when it is hot.

dont use 5200. you are asking for trouble there.

/bing

[yakrider]

My Tx install record:
Marine Goop = 6 successfull installs
5200 = 1 not so successfull install (got no readings) do not use!
Pool noodle wet well = 1 successful install (my current set up) Love it!

for depths up to 150' goop is fine...
if you want to see the hard bottom at 240', go with the wet well...

[T-Rex]

I've had better luck with the pool noodle wet well. No issues with bubbles and you can remove the transducer easily.