Is Epoxy better than Goop for transducer mount? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tylerdurden · 02-29-2008, 01:57 PM

Don't use anything. Just set the transducer in the hull. Splash some water around it so there is no air underneath.

All glue, epoxy, and goop methods come undone too soon.

Holy Mackerel · 02-29-2008, 02:28 PM

I dont like to have water in my hull... But I did see someone made a reservoir out of foam, or pool noodle, for the puck, where you add water to it... I am lazy, I just like to get going, so I use goop.

Mine has not popped off, in my previous yellow kayak, it just took a puddy knife to pop it off. In my current green kayak, I cannot get the puck off, I was gonna move it... I am sure with more patience, it can pop off. I only mention color, because I am not sure if it makes a difference in relation to heat. I know that my green kayak gets HOT sitting on my racks in the sun, maybe the puck fused to the kayak...

Siebler · 02-29-2008, 02:39 PM

Epoxy isnt as flexible as goop, and your kayak WILL flex. Goop seems to work well for all the units we install at AYS and the OEX stores.

Handymansd · 02-29-2008, 02:50 PM

I mounted mine with Goop when I got my new yak from Cobra and it hasn't budged yet, I'm pretty happy with the picture too. So far so good.

Billy V · 02-29-2008, 09:21 PM

Then Goop it is.

Thanks for the help.

ace8619 · 03-01-2008, 08:29 AM

I second goop. Try using Plumbers putty to build a reservoir around the transducer location.

I just left the plumbers putty after the goop cured.

I used the Plumbers Goop you can pick at any Lowes or Home Depot. Works great. You will need 48 hours for it to cure.

Donfish · 03-01-2008, 08:40 AM

I always have to be differant.....3M 5200 fast set think flexibilty is as important as adhesion when it comes to fastening to a flexible surface.

tylerdurden · 02-29-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

... But I did see someone made a reservoir out of foam, or pool noodle, for the puck, where you add water to it...

That is what I would consider the best way. Just an alternative to goop and glue.

02-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#1
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Don't use anything. Just set the transducer in the hull. Splash some water around it so there is no air underneath. All glue, epoxy, and goop methods come undone too soon. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

02-29-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Epoxy isnt as flexible as goop, and your kayak WILL flex. Goop seems to work well for all the units we install at AYS and the OEX stores. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I mounted mine with Goop when I got my new yak from Cobra and it hasn't budged yet, I'm pretty happy with the picture too. So far so good. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

03-01-2008, 08:40 AM	#7
Donfish Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redondo beach Posts: 31	I always have to be differant.....3M 5200 fast set think flexibilty is as important as adhesion when it comes to fastening to a flexible surface. Last edited by Donfish; 03-01-2008 at 11:53 AM.

02-29-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I dont like to have water in my hull... But I did see someone made a reservoir out of foam, or pool noodle, for the puck, where you add water to it... I am lazy, I just like to get going, so I use goop. Mine has not popped off, in my previous yellow kayak, it just took a puddy knife to pop it off. In my current green kayak, I cannot get the puck off, I was gonna move it... I am sure with more patience, it can pop off. I only mention color, because I am not sure if it makes a difference in relation to heat. I know that my green kayak gets HOT sitting on my racks in the sun, maybe the puck fused to the kayak...

02-29-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Then Goop it is. Thanks for the help.

03-01-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
ace8619 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 4	I second goop. Try using Plumbers putty to build a reservoir around the transducer location. I just left the plumbers putty after the goop cured. I used the Plumbers Goop you can pick at any Lowes or Home Depot. Works great. You will need 48 hours for it to cure.