in hull transducer mounting question

[njlarry]

I would like to try an in-hull transducer mounting with something less permanent than a two part epoxy. Are there any adhesives anyone can recommend?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: in hull transducer mounting question

A short piece of large diameter pipe epoxied on end to the bottom as a cylinder to suspend the transducer in mineral oil or full-strength antifreeze and capped. The transducer should be affixed appropriately inside the tube. It's a permanent fixture, but you can upgrade transducers anytime fairly easily.

 

[Boatist]

Re: in hull transducer mounting question

what kind of hull is it. Aluminum, wood, hand layup fiberglass, molded fiberglass.

To test a piece of plastic pipe big enough for your transducer to fit inside of. Seal the pipe to the hull with some silcone seal.
Put your transducer in the plastic pipe and try to position so it points straight down.
Add enough plain water to cover the transducer.
Put a bag of sand on top of the transducer to hold in position while testing.

Best you can hope for is a 10 percent loss of signal.

Molded fiber Glass works best.
Hand Layup fiber glass you may have to cut thru some layers for it to work.
Wood then do not even try.
Aluminum you can try but usually does not work.

Good Luck