Transducer Surprise - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kareem korn · 11-16-2008, 06:32 PM

I had that problem with my xtreme. The layer of foam on the inside reacted with the goop and always causing the same bubbles you have pictured. I had to grind down a 4" X 4" area to the kayak material, than attach my transducer.

technoyak · 11-24-2008, 06:04 AM

I recently installed my transducer and did it with a Gladware plastic container. I did cut the botom of the container, siliconed it to the bottom of the kayak so that it would align with the transducer when lowered (it is mounted on the sail mast, Hobie Adventure). I made a hole on the lid and put together the transducer mount and the lid so the lid is "trapped" along with the transducer. Also made a few drilled (very small draining) holes on the edges of the lid. I put water before launching. When I store my kayak, it drains inside and I sponge it out at home.

11-16-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I had that problem with my xtreme. The layer of foam on the inside reacted with the goop and always causing the same bubbles you have pictured. I had to grind down a 4" X 4" area to the kayak material, than attach my transducer.

11-24-2008, 06:04 AM	#2
technoyak Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	I recently installed my transducer and did it with a Gladware plastic container. I did cut the botom of the container, siliconed it to the bottom of the kayak so that it would align with the transducer when lowered (it is mounted on the sail mast, Hobie Adventure). I made a hole on the lid and put together the transducer mount and the lid so the lid is "trapped" along with the transducer. Also made a few drilled (very small draining) holes on the edges of the lid. I put water before launching. When I store my kayak, it drains inside and I sponge it out at home.