Is Epoxy better than Goop for transducer mount?

[Siebler]

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]

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]

Then Goop it is.

Thanks for the help.

[ace8619]

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]

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.

[Billy V]

Heres a couple of pics of the transducer Gooped down. I located it between the sailing mast, and the drive well (Hobie Adventure). I figure this area would be fairly stiff. I roughened up the surface with 80 grit aluminum oxide paper, then cleaned it with alcohol.

I was careful to flow the Goop so as not to create any bubbles. Then I placed the puck down in one motion from left to right. I leveled the boat with a pool noodle wedge, and it has stayed put for 3 hours so far.

*Note the "drive well strengthening kit" to the rear of the puck. Its a Hobie thing.

I'll know more next week.

[nmbrinkman]

Is that "marine goop" or regular "goop"?

[dos ballenas]

Originally Posted by Donfish

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.

you want 3m 4200 FC ... 5200 is like cement, it has no flex, 4200 is for joints, and places that will flex

owyn