Permanent Wet Transducer Installation - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OutdoorAdvntr · 11-02-2012, 06:41 AM

hi everyone, i would like to know if anyone still using this method up to this present? looks neat and clean.. thanks!

rossman · 11-02-2012, 06:56 AM

I have used this on my Prowler 13 for about 4 years, with 2 different sonar/gps units. Works great for me. I use mineral oil in the PVC to cut down on bubbles and/or algae. The only drawback I see with it is that the temp sensor tends to give me the ambient temp inside the hull, rather than water temp.

GetSharked · 08-15-2017, 06:49 PM

Anyone thought of trying these waterproof electrical boxes? Seem like a good way to go. Cut the bottom out and glue down like the pipe fitting. Screw down waterproof lid would make a good seal. My Lowrance transducer is pretty long and definitely wouldn't fit in any pipe smaller than 5". You can just chose the size you want that fits best with these.

PescadorPete · 08-15-2017, 07:00 PM

When after two or three years it sprung a leak in the back where it was hard to get to, I decided to convert it to a putty mount. It works better than the wet well.

The piece of pool noodle and cover keep the transducer pressed into place.

NICKWORN · 08-16-2017, 04:57 AM

Check it out, works like a champ!!

11-02-2012, 06:56 AM	#2
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I have used this on my Prowler 13 for about 4 years, with 2 different sonar/gps units. Works great for me. I use mineral oil in the PVC to cut down on bubbles and/or algae. The only drawback I see with it is that the temp sensor tends to give me the ambient temp inside the hull, rather than water temp. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

08-15-2017, 07:00 PM	#4
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Something like this? When after two or three years it sprung a leak in the back where it was hard to get to, I decided to convert it to a putty mount. It works better than the wet well. The piece of pool noodle and cover keep the transducer pressed into place.

08-16-2017, 04:57 AM	#5
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Already posted in the inventions thread Check it out, works like a champ!!

11-02-2012, 06:41 AM	#1
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	hi everyone, i would like to know if anyone still using this method up to this present? looks neat and clean.. thanks!