Through the hull wet mount vs glue/goop mount - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Vansmack · 07-10-2014, 12:14 PM

After reading all the threads here and in other places, I used GB Duct Seal. I Goop'ed in a "reservoir" to hold it securely in place, pressed in a layer of duct seal, then the transducer, then filled in all around the TD with more duct seal.

Worked perfect!!

Rubbermade container, Wal-Mart, chopped up to fit. $1.87
Goop, Wal-Mart. $3.88
GB Duct Seal, Lowes. $2.50

jorluivil · 07-10-2014, 12:24 PM

When I had my outback I originally mounted the transducer using the wet mount. When I bought my HDS 5 I went with the duct seal and never ever had an issue with it. My outback traveled outside down in hot and cold temps and it never came loose. I prefer the duct seal mount method over the wet mount.

StinkyMatt · 07-10-2014, 12:31 PM

Go to Home Depot

Buy 1 stick of Duct Seal putty 2.99

Clean the surface in the kayak where application will take place

Press the brick of putty slightly onto the kayak surface

Press transducer into the putty.

Done.

Do not create containers, walls or anything else. Don't get cute...just press ducer into putty...done.

Next best thing is to cut a hole in kayak bottom to get the best quality out of your fancy ff. Research this method on this web site.

theluckypig · 07-10-2014, 12:41 PM

you can also check out Andy at oex, he has a portable, over the side transducer mount that puts the transducer right in the water. i use the same idea, and it gives a vastly improved display from the hull-glue mount that i used in the past...

07-10-2014, 12:24 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When I had my outback I originally mounted the transducer using the wet mount. When I bought my HDS 5 I went with the duct seal and never ever had an issue with it. My outback traveled outside down in hot and cold temps and it never came loose. I prefer the duct seal mount method over the wet mount. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 07-10-2014 at 12:31 PM.

07-10-2014, 12:14 PM	#1
Vansmack Junior Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 9	After reading all the threads here and in other places, I used GB Duct Seal. I Goop'ed in a "reservoir" to hold it securely in place, pressed in a layer of duct seal, then the transducer, then filled in all around the TD with more duct seal. Worked perfect!! Rubbermade container, Wal-Mart, chopped up to fit. $1.87 Goop, Wal-Mart. $3.88 GB Duct Seal, Lowes. $2.50

07-10-2014, 12:31 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Go to Home Depot Buy 1 stick of Duct Seal putty 2.99 Clean the surface in the kayak where application will take place Press the brick of putty slightly onto the kayak surface Press transducer into the putty. Done. Do not create containers, walls or anything else. Don't get cute...just press ducer into putty...done. Next best thing is to cut a hole in kayak bottom to get the best quality out of your fancy ff. Research this method on this web site.

07-10-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	you can also check out Andy at oex, he has a portable, over the side transducer mount that puts the transducer right in the water. i use the same idea, and it gives a vastly improved display from the hull-glue mount that i used in the past...