Transducers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herbo · 02-25-2010, 09:41 PM

BTW Re: wet mount I was at Camping World recently and in their sewer hook up parts they had clear plastic fittings. they might be large enough for transducers.....H

Scotto · 02-26-2010, 01:41 PM

Nice install Jim. Thru hull is the way to go just be sure to use the fast cure 5200 (which you can also get in white). The regular stuff can take a month to cure. My only question is why you did not use SS counter sunk bolts with SS fender washers and nylock nuts on top instead of screws? Not that I think you would have any issues with screws but curious what went into that decision. I have built and rigged many skiffs and was just wondering. My yak is old school with no FF since I don't use it very often.

Good 5200 story, I had to torch and sledge hammer out my last bronze transducer which I used 5200 to install (it failed) in my boat. I have drilled 7 thru holes in my boat and none leak. I once had to use a forklift to get an engine bracket off a boat that was adhered only with 5200 (bolts removed)!

wiseguy · 02-26-2010, 02:01 PM

I just purchased a new Garmin FF. Does anyone know if they or any dealer will exchange the transome mount ducer for a thru-hull type?

Iceman · 02-26-2010, 02:46 PM

Com'on F/F is useless without one of these

peguinpower · 02-26-2010, 03:41 PM

Dang Iceman! Why'd you have to take it up a notch

BAM! I want one.

Glad to see me and Jim are not the only ones that jumped off the thru hull cliff

Its not for everone, but I have not regretted it.

/bing

Iceman · 02-26-2010, 04:09 PM

Not my ride Bing, customer wanted F/F moved up to the sail mast. Had to pull the Kayatank and saw the lil yellow box inside.

yakrider · 02-26-2010, 06:53 PM

pardon my lack of inteligence....
but...
what is that yellow box and what does it do?

02-25-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	BTW Re: wet mount I was at Camping World recently and in their sewer hook up parts they had clear plastic fittings. they might be large enough for transducers.....H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

02-26-2010, 02:01 PM	#3
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Garmin Transducers I just purchased a new Garmin FF. Does anyone know if they or any dealer will exchange the transome mount ducer for a thru-hull type?

02-26-2010, 02:46 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Com'on F/F is useless without one of these __________________

02-26-2010, 03:41 PM	#5
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	Dang Iceman! Why'd you have to take it up a notch BAM! I want one. Glad to see me and Jim are not the only ones that jumped off the thru hull cliff Its not for everone, but I have not regretted it. /bing Last edited by peguinpower; 02-26-2010 at 03:55 PM.

02-26-2010, 04:09 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Not my ride Bing, customer wanted F/F moved up to the sail mast. Had to pull the Kayatank and saw the lil yellow box inside. __________________

02-26-2010, 01:41 PM	#2
Scotto Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 5	Nice install Jim. Thru hull is the way to go just be sure to use the fast cure 5200 (which you can also get in white). The regular stuff can take a month to cure. My only question is why you did not use SS counter sunk bolts with SS fender washers and nylock nuts on top instead of screws? Not that I think you would have any issues with screws but curious what went into that decision. I have built and rigged many skiffs and was just wondering. My yak is old school with no FF since I don't use it very often. Good 5200 story, I had to torch and sledge hammer out my last bronze transducer which I used 5200 to install (it failed) in my boat. I have drilled 7 thru holes in my boat and none leak. I once had to use a forklift to get an engine bracket off a boat that was adhered only with 5200 (bolts removed)!

02-26-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	pardon my lack of inteligence.... but... what is that yellow box and what does it do?