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

roadx · 09-17-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

After you try this setup, please post any observations regarding how the foam holds up to exposure to the grease.

Bob

Bob

will do, im on call 24/7 for the next couple weeks and will report my results when i get off standby

Durwood101 · 09-17-2010, 12:54 PM

Bob, take a look at these pics please.

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.

09-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
-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	#7
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.