Transducer install Epoxy vs Pool Noodle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 10-28-2009, 08:58 PM

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 · 10-29-2009, 07:13 AM

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.

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yakrider · 10-29-2009, 10:25 AM

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 · 10-29-2009, 03:20 PM

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

10-29-2009, 03:20 PM	#4
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I've had better luck with the pool noodle wet well. No issues with bubbles and you can remove the transducer easily. __________________

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10-28-2009, 08:58 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	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.

10-29-2009, 07:13 AM	#2
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	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

10-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	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...