Is Epoxy better than Goop for transducer mount? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 02-29-2008, 09:21 PM

Then Goop it is.

Thanks for the help.

ace8619 · 03-01-2008, 08:29 AM

I second goop. Try using Plumbers putty to build a reservoir around the transducer location.

I just left the plumbers putty after the goop cured.

I used the Plumbers Goop you can pick at any Lowes or Home Depot. Works great. You will need 48 hours for it to cure.

Donfish · 03-01-2008, 08:40 AM

I always have to be differant.....3M 5200 fast set think flexibilty is as important as adhesion when it comes to fastening to a flexible surface.

Billy V · 03-02-2008, 11:57 AM

Heres a couple of pics of the transducer Gooped down. I located it between the sailing mast, and the drive well (Hobie Adventure). I figure this area would be fairly stiff. I roughened up the surface with 80 grit aluminum oxide paper, then cleaned it with alcohol.

I was careful to flow the Goop so as not to create any bubbles. Then I placed the puck down in one motion from left to right. I leveled the boat with a pool noodle wedge, and it has stayed put for 3 hours so far.

*Note the "drive well strengthening kit" to the rear of the puck. Its a Hobie thing.

I'll know more next week.

nmbrinkman · 03-02-2008, 12:53 PM

Is that "marine goop" or regular "goop"?

Billy V · 03-02-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

Is that "marine goop" or regular "goop"?

Marine Goop.

aguachico · 03-02-2008, 04:28 PM

Marine goop has UV inhibitors.

DOn't use GOOP.

3M 4200 is the the way to go other than mounting outside the yak.

After using goop, 4200, water bags and everyother method I can think of, the transducer should be mounted outside a yak for optimal clarity.

dos ballenas · 03-02-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donfish

I always have to be differant.....3M 5200 fast set think flexibilty is as important as adhesion when it comes to fastening to a flexible surface.

you want 3m 4200 FC ... 5200 is like cement, it has no flex, 4200 is for joints, and places that will flex

owyn

03-01-2008, 08:40 AM	#3
Donfish Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redondo beach Posts: 31	I always have to be differant.....3M 5200 fast set think flexibilty is as important as adhesion when it comes to fastening to a flexible surface. Last edited by Donfish; 03-01-2008 at 11:53 AM.

02-29-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Then Goop it is. Thanks for the help.

03-01-2008, 08:29 AM	#2
ace8619 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 4	I second goop. Try using Plumbers putty to build a reservoir around the transducer location. I just left the plumbers putty after the goop cured. I used the Plumbers Goop you can pick at any Lowes or Home Depot. Works great. You will need 48 hours for it to cure.

03-02-2008, 11:57 AM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Heres a couple of pics of the transducer Gooped down. I located it between the sailing mast, and the drive well (Hobie Adventure). I figure this area would be fairly stiff. I roughened up the surface with 80 grit aluminum oxide paper, then cleaned it with alcohol. I was careful to flow the Goop so as not to create any bubbles. Then I placed the puck down in one motion from left to right. I leveled the boat with a pool noodle wedge, and it has stayed put for 3 hours so far. *Note the "drive well strengthening kit" to the rear of the puck. Its a Hobie thing. I'll know more next week.

03-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Is that "marine goop" or regular "goop"?

03-02-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Marine goop has UV inhibitors. DOn't use GOOP. 3M 4200 is the the way to go other than mounting outside the yak. After using goop, 4200, water bags and everyother method I can think of, the transducer should be mounted outside a yak for optimal clarity.