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

sandydiego · 06-14-2010, 10:13 AM

So I finished the install of the wet mount on the new kayak and had to turn down the sensitivity on my 385ci from 18 to 2. I have found that if your max bottom setting in set to 450 the fish finder runs perfect. The default is 1000 on the 385ci.

I had problems when the max reading was set at 200ft. I figured this out because every time I went over the canyon in the reserve the FF stopped reading correctly.

This wet mount ost me $14 for the pvc/rubber cap and $10 for the marine goop at OEX. I will never go back to glueing my FF directly to the hull. I need to now make a Battery box for the rear hatch on the pro angler.

Bob you rock! Thanks for sharing this.

Steve

sandydiego · 06-16-2010, 08:05 AM

Any one interested in splitting the cost for some 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005, 35 mL, a pack of tips and a applicator gun? It's $72 + tax at Grainger.

umtduckhead · 06-29-2010, 08:50 PM

any body running a lowrance in a wet mount on a revo? if so do you like it better than the goop?

Geoffkoop · 06-29-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by umtduckhead

any body running a lowrance in a wet mount on a revo? if so do you like it better than the goop?

Yes and yes...it's actually a cheap eagle cuda but I think they are made by the same.

umtduckhead · 06-30-2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoffkoop

Yes and yes...it's actually a cheap eagle cuda but I think they are made by the same.

have you found the wet mount to be that much better?

WahooUSMA · 06-30-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by umtduckhead

any body running a lowrance in a wet mount on a revo? if so do you like it better than the goop?

I did have a wet mount, but have since removed the contraption. I went back to the goop (to me, no difference in quality of images). The seal between the PVC and hull started to leak. Also, the front storage in the Revo is limited anyway, and you have to use a 4 in. PVC/cap if you go with a Lowrance FF. Just took up too much room and you always had to be diligent when stowing gear in the hatch.

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

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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

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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

06-14-2010, 10:13 AM	#1
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	So I finished the install of the wet mount on the new kayak and had to turn down the sensitivity on my 385ci from 18 to 2. I have found that if your max bottom setting in set to 450 the fish finder runs perfect. The default is 1000 on the 385ci. I had problems when the max reading was set at 200ft. I figured this out because every time I went over the canyon in the reserve the FF stopped reading correctly. This wet mount ost me $14 for the pvc/rubber cap and $10 for the marine goop at OEX. I will never go back to glueing my FF directly to the hull. I need to now make a Battery box for the rear hatch on the pro angler. Bob you rock! Thanks for sharing this. Steve Last edited by sandydiego; 06-14-2010 at 10:25 AM.

06-16-2010, 08:05 AM	#2
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Any one interested in splitting the cost for some 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005, 35 mL, a pack of tips and a applicator gun? It's $72 + tax at Grainger. Last edited by sandydiego; 06-16-2010 at 08:24 AM.

06-29-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
umtduckhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	any body running a lowrance in a wet mount on a revo? if so do you like it better than the goop?

06-30-2010, 08:33 AM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	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	#9
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	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