Transducer??

[Fish]

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

[Phatford]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[tacmik]

Instead of marine goop, try electrical putty. No bubbles to worry about, cheep to buy, and you can take it out any time you want with no hassles.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by tacmik

Instead of marine goop, try electrical putty. No bubbles to worry about, cheep to buy, and you can take it out any time you want with no hassles.

I used the electrical putty to install my transducer, so far so good. I've carried the kayak upside down more than a dozen times and I've had no issues with the transducer slipping or moving.

[William Novotny]

Is it the tape? Does the Putty come in another form? Any specific brand?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Is it the tape? Does the Putty come in another form? Any specific brand?

It took me a while to find it online and now I remember why, its not called electrical putty, its called duct seal. I also recall having a tuff time finding it at Home Depot for that same reason.


http://www.homedepot.com/s/duct%2520...compund?NCNI-5

[Fish]

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!