Transducer?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fish · 02-13-2014, 12:43 PM

Does the transducer have to touch the bottom of the kayak or does a small gap interfere?

Phatford · 02-13-2014, 12:48 PM

You don't want any air or air bubbles... There are a lot of posts on how to mount the transducer inside your yak. Just do a search.

William Novotny · 02-13-2014, 01:51 PM

As long as there is Marine goop between the hull and your duper with no bubbles you should be good but you may want to look into a wet Mount since it is considered a less permanent way to mount inside the hull and you are more then likely going to upgrade kayaks sooner or later. In my opinion a wet Mount performs for consistently as well. Look up wet Mount in the search bar, I'm sure plenty of threads will pop up.

Fish · 02-13-2014, 02:23 PM

yea was thinking wet mount im just not to keen on having something hang off the side....i think i may go the foam silicone route, went looking for a pool noodle , no one seems to have them though =(

caddisx · 02-13-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

yea was thinking wet mount im just not to keen on having something hang off the side....i think i may go the foam silicone route, went looking for a pool noodle , no one seems to have them though =(

Just bought a couple noodles at the dollar store for the kids

Fish · 02-13-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by caddisx

Just bought a couple noodles at the dollar store for the kids

oooo dollar store didnt even think about that place, thanks ill give it a try

Fish · 02-13-2014, 08:09 PM

From what you guys are saying and from what I read surfing the web putty seems to be the easiest way to go especially since there aren't to many flat spots on my yak.

Thanks for the advice guys!

02-13-2014, 12:43 PM	#1
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	Transducer?? Does the transducer have to touch the bottom of the kayak or does a small gap interfere? __________________

02-13-2014, 01:51 PM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	As long as there is Marine goop between the hull and your duper with no bubbles you should be good but you may want to look into a wet Mount since it is considered a less permanent way to mount inside the hull and you are more then likely going to upgrade kayaks sooner or later. In my opinion a wet Mount performs for consistently as well. Look up wet Mount in the search bar, I'm sure plenty of threads will pop up. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-13-2014, 02:23 PM	#4
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	yea was thinking wet mount im just not to keen on having something hang off the side....i think i may go the foam silicone route, went looking for a pool noodle , no one seems to have them though =( __________________

02-13-2014, 08:09 PM	#7
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	From what you guys are saying and from what I read surfing the web putty seems to be the easiest way to go especially since there aren't to many flat spots on my yak. Thanks for the advice guys! __________________

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02-13-2014, 12:48 PM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	You don't want any air or air bubbles... There are a lot of posts on how to mount the transducer inside your yak. Just do a search.