Wetmount install condundrum, Loctite Putty? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 09-17-2010, 01:36 PM

This pipe should probably work fine providing you can get a good seal to the hull and find a cap that will seal. The rubber will flex to confirm to some moderate hull contours but not to something major.

I do like the idea of using a flexible well which should absorb some of the shock and flexing that the hull goes through.

Bob

Durwood101 · 09-17-2010, 01:55 PM

I certainly hope so.......this stuff is fun.......but only to a point. Afterall, there is more to fishing right???? I'm going to try and shape the bottom to fit the countour of the hull a little bit better. If it doesn' work, then I've thrown out $6.00.......not the worst thing certainly.

Stan K G · 09-18-2010, 12:46 AM

I just used marine putty and silicone sealant to setup my wet mount, I'll know in the morning if it worked

-scallywag- · 09-18-2010, 06:24 AM

if you have a revo, this is how you mount the transducer....very simple, no goop...I've had a few different types of transducers mounted this way in a couple different boats....works great everytime!!

see post 68.....do it and don't look back.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...?t=6394&page=4

Durwood101 · 09-18-2010, 12:33 PM

Scallywag, I have the Outback, but the hull design near the mast section is essentially the same I imagine....the problem is I don't have that kind of transducer, mine looks like this.....not sure how I would fabricate a device to clamp on to it since it's round like a hockey puck......however I could just lay it down there inside the well and use something to keep it from sliding around....i looks like yours sitting on the hull practically. With the Airmar, I don't think I can get enough water into the hull for it to touch the transducer, there is about an inch or so clearance between the bottom of the well and where the transucer seats.

Durwood101 · 09-18-2010, 01:01 PM

pics of the transducer

Hypoxic1 · 09-18-2010, 02:02 PM

use a cup of any kind, cut the bottom out, I use a pelican box with the bottom cut out, glue the sides of your cylinder to the bottom of the hull with 5200 available at any west marine. wait 24 hours, then go fish 5200 is without question the best adhesive for a water seal going. fill the cup with water and set your transducer in it. DONE

09-18-2010, 02:02 PM	#7
Hypoxic1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 215	5200 use a cup of any kind, cut the bottom out, I use a pelican box with the bottom cut out, glue the sides of your cylinder to the bottom of the hull with 5200 available at any west marine. wait 24 hours, then go fish 5200 is without question the best adhesive for a water seal going. fill the cup with water and set your transducer in it. DONE Last edited by Hypoxic1; 09-18-2010 at 02:03 PM. Reason: detail

09-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	This pipe should probably work fine providing you can get a good seal to the hull and find a cap that will seal. The rubber will flex to confirm to some moderate hull contours but not to something major. I do like the idea of using a flexible well which should absorb some of the shock and flexing that the hull goes through. Bob

09-17-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
Durwood101 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 54	I certainly hope so.......this stuff is fun.......but only to a point. Afterall, there is more to fishing right???? I'm going to try and shape the bottom to fit the countour of the hull a little bit better. If it doesn' work, then I've thrown out $6.00.......not the worst thing certainly.

09-18-2010, 12:46 AM	#3
Stan K G Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 36	I just used marine putty and silicone sealant to setup my wet mount, I'll know in the morning if it worked

09-18-2010, 06:24 AM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	if you have a revo, this is how you mount the transducer....very simple, no goop...I've had a few different types of transducers mounted this way in a couple different boats....works great everytime!! see post 68.....do it and don't look back. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...?t=6394&page=4

09-18-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
Durwood101 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 54	Scallywag, I have the Outback, but the hull design near the mast section is essentially the same I imagine....the problem is I don't have that kind of transducer, mine looks like this.....not sure how I would fabricate a device to clamp on to it since it's round like a hockey puck......however I could just lay it down there inside the well and use something to keep it from sliding around....i looks like yours sitting on the hull practically. With the Airmar, I don't think I can get enough water into the hull for it to touch the transducer, there is about an inch or so clearance between the bottom of the well and where the transucer seats.