Permanent Wet Transducer Installation - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 06-30-2010, 08:33 AM

If you are concerned about the space the wet mount takes up or possible leakage issues, (these can be easily overcome), you may want to check out the thread on the Grease Mount.

Bob

WahooUSMA · 06-30-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

If you are concerned about the space the wet mount takes up or possible leakage issues, (these can be easily overcome), you may want to check out the thread on the Grease Mount.

Bob

Actually Bob, I went first back to the goop, with the transducer under the seat. Images are great. Then, last week I bought another transducer and did the Josh P method install for comparison. However, I sold my revo before I could do the evaluation...lol.

Any ideas on transducer mounting for a Pro Angler!

dsafety · 06-30-2010, 10:24 AM

I have not spent any time around a PA but with all that space, I am sure there are plenty of good places to install the tranducer.

From my experience, Goop will work fine, until it doesn't. The problem is that the Goop goes bad slowly so you probably will not know that it is degrading.

With the ease of installing and removing both the wet and grease mounts, it seems to me that one of those would be a better long term choice.

Bob

sandydiego · 07-01-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Actually Bob, I went first back to the goop, with the transducer under the seat. Images are great. Then, last week I bought another transducer and did the Josh P method install for comparison. However, I sold my revo before I could do the evaluation...lol.

Any ideas on transducer mounting for a Pro Angler!

I placed the wet mount to the left of the center hatch. I wanted to put it in a place that would not get stressed or hit. So far it's great.

Steve

OutdoorAdvntr · 11-02-2012, 06:41 AM

hi everyone, i would like to know if anyone still using this method up to this present? looks neat and clean.. thanks!

rossman · 11-02-2012, 06:56 AM

I have used this on my Prowler 13 for about 4 years, with 2 different sonar/gps units. Works great for me. I use mineral oil in the PVC to cut down on bubbles and/or algae. The only drawback I see with it is that the temp sensor tends to give me the ambient temp inside the hull, rather than water temp.

GetSharked · 08-15-2017, 06:49 PM

Anyone thought of trying these waterproof electrical boxes? Seem like a good way to go. Cut the bottom out and glue down like the pipe fitting. Screw down waterproof lid would make a good seal. My Lowrance transducer is pretty long and definitely wouldn't fit in any pipe smaller than 5". You can just chose the size you want that fits best with these.

PescadorPete · 08-15-2017, 07:00 PM

When after two or three years it sprung a leak in the back where it was hard to get to, I decided to convert it to a putty mount. It works better than the wet well.

The piece of pool noodle and cover keep the transducer pressed into place.

11-02-2012, 06:56 AM	#6
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I have used this on my Prowler 13 for about 4 years, with 2 different sonar/gps units. Works great for me. I use mineral oil in the PVC to cut down on bubbles and/or algae. The only drawback I see with it is that the temp sensor tends to give me the ambient temp inside the hull, rather than water temp. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

08-15-2017, 07:00 PM	#8
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Something like this? When after two or three years it sprung a leak in the back where it was hard to get to, I decided to convert it to a putty mount. It works better than the wet well. The piece of pool noodle and cover keep the transducer pressed into place.

06-30-2010, 08:33 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	If you are concerned about the space the wet mount takes up or possible leakage issues, (these can be easily overcome), you may want to check out the thread on the Grease Mount. Bob

06-30-2010, 10:24 AM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I have not spent any time around a PA but with all that space, I am sure there are plenty of good places to install the tranducer. From my experience, Goop will work fine, until it doesn't. The problem is that the Goop goes bad slowly so you probably will not know that it is degrading. With the ease of installing and removing both the wet and grease mounts, it seems to me that one of those would be a better long term choice. Bob

11-02-2012, 06:41 AM	#5
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	hi everyone, i would like to know if anyone still using this method up to this present? looks neat and clean.. thanks!