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Old 04-14-2010, 03:16 PM   #1
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I have a 4 inch pvc threaded cap and end that I'm making for a wet mount. I just tested my transducer off the back of my x-factor and did not like the overhang. The thing was getting abused during loading and launching of the yak. I just siliconed the transducer to the inside hull to see the difference. I have a humminbird 385ci. If I don't like the way it functions I'm going to install the wet mount. I was going to talk to the guys at Ridout plastics in San Diego to see the best way to bond the pvc to the hull.
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Old 04-14-2010, 04:51 PM   #2
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Sandydiego,

If you know the guys at Ridout Plastic see if you can score a piece of clear pipe that your cap will fit on. I know they sell it. That will be better than the ABS because you will always be able to see if there is water in the well.

As for attaching the plastic, (any kind) to your hull, marine goop works great. Just sand the area a bit and wipe with alcohol before putting the goop on the pipe.

Be careful not to use too much goop, especially on the inside of the well. Mine ended up flowing all over the hull inside the well. After everything set up, I had to carve the excess goop away as it had a bunch of bubbles.

I believe that the best way to install the pipe to make your well is to shape the bottom of the pipe so that it fits the contour of your hull as closely as possible. Put a bead of goop on the edge of pipe and set it in place. Put something on the top of the well, (like a book), which will apply a little downward pressure and let everything set up.

When the goop has cured, caulk the outside edge with a little more goop just to make sure that all gaps are filled. When that has cured, fill the well with water to check for leaks and you are done.

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Old 04-14-2010, 10:02 PM   #3
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thanks for the tip bob..
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