Is Epoxy better than Goop for transducer mount?

[Siebler]

[quote=bluesquids;21527]

Originally Posted by aguachico

Marine goop has UV inhibitors.

quote]

Heard that the kaya tank installs are using Goop now.

If you have your tank installed it will be done with Goop. This is the same at any OEX or AYS as I do all the installs. If you order a tank and install yourself it will come with 5200 unless you specifically tell me you want the goop.

[Habu]

Tried goop but while curing in 75 deg temp filled with bubbles signal quality was lousy. went with ace's 2-part epoxy been happy ever since (4 yrs) Have also heard of instead of water too use vaseline to temp mount transducer.

[bajadog]

How about RTV?

Mine is still on after almost 14 months.

[deeberdave]

I went for the foam block shaped for the transducer,gooped to the inside of the hull press in transducer just add two tablespoons of water and your in business,no fuss no muss! This works great so far and is clean and easy to remove if necessary.

[Handymansd]

I heard if you mix 4200, 5200, 5200 fast cure, epoxy, marine goop, plumbers goop, vaseline, RTV silicone, and add a little water with a sprinkle of foam you get the bestest reading and bond.

This is why Grego catches so many fish!!


Seriously though, everybody has an opinion. Don't be confused by all the different methods. I have used all of the mentioned ways at one time or another. I even mounted a transducer like a rudder to get a good reading once (I don't recommend that one though ).. In the end, they can all work. some methods may give a little better picture due to densities and other considerations. However, more importantly, is that you get a good "clean" mount (no bubbles). Make sure the kayak is level when applying any adhesives, and be sure that it does not move until it is set. Epoxies will be difficult to remove from your transducer, but goop can be easily removed for another shot if you mess it up. Roughing the surface of the kayak and transducer slightly with sandpaper is helpful to maintain good adhesion with goop and some epoxies. If one method does not work for you, then try the next!

Good luck!

[rotten]

I just use clear silicone caulking, seems to work good enough

[sbsyncro]

I've been using a blob of vaseline for about a year now with no problems. I had to re-do it once because something got loose in the hull and knocked my transducer loose.

I wedged a section of pool noodle above the xducer to hold it in place. Not perfect, but I can't make up my mind where to mount it permanently. I have the slow-cure epoxy all ready to go and everything... :-)