Epoxy Transducer Install DYI - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 08-05-2009, 03:09 PM

Bitchin idea with the water bottle. I like reading about peoples creativity with this stuff. Definitely post a report if you notice a difference between the epoxy vs. goop.
Thanks!

Billy V · 08-05-2009, 04:36 PM

I've used both and Epoxy does give a better signal than Marine Goop.
It needs to cure for a long time to bond properly. I used an 8 hour slow cure epoxy and left it to cure for 3 days.

punchjamesarnol · 08-05-2009, 09:52 PM

I wish I would have read this a few days ago, I just installed a humminbird 525 with marine goop in my yak. better than nothing, and proven to work. Now I just need luck! I used my kids play doh to make a base barrier. whatever works!

RASTAn · 08-06-2009, 09:10 AM

i like it. very creative. but im assuming with this method the transducer becomes very permanent? because i know with goop you can pry up the transducer if there was ever a need to ei; replacing it due to corrosion, bent prong, selling the yak.

peguinpower · 08-06-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RASTAn

i like it. very creative. but im assuming with this method the transducer becomes very permanent? because i know with goop you can pry up the transducer if there was ever a need to ei; replacing it due to corrosion, bent prong, selling the yak.

yes, it is permanent. before anyone epoxies their tx, they will have to determine if they want the tx for later use. replacements are about 50 bucks.

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08-05-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Bitchin idea with the water bottle. I like reading about peoples creativity with this stuff. Definitely post a report if you notice a difference between the epoxy vs. goop. Thanks!

08-05-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I've used both and Epoxy does give a better signal than Marine Goop. It needs to cure for a long time to bond properly. I used an 8 hour slow cure epoxy and left it to cure for 3 days.

08-05-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
punchjamesarnol Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santuckee Posts: 33	I wish I would have read this a few days ago, I just installed a humminbird 525 with marine goop in my yak. better than nothing, and proven to work. Now I just need luck! I used my kids play doh to make a base barrier. whatever works!

08-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#4
RASTAn Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	i like it. very creative. but im assuming with this method the transducer becomes very permanent? because i know with goop you can pry up the transducer if there was ever a need to ei; replacing it due to corrosion, bent prong, selling the yak.