Mounting a Depth Finder

[Pikey2574]

I have a new Depth finder I am looking to put onto my 14' jon boat but am having trouble finding a place to put the transducer deal. I would really like to have it in the water at all times so that I can check things constantly as you would in a bass boat and such (aviod putting it on my trolling motor). My question is there a way to aviod drilling holes? If you have to drill holes is there a sure-fire way to avoid any leakage? I am not sure why but my biggest fear is leaking if I drill holes.<br /><br />Thanks for the help<br /><br />Kevin

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Mounting a Depth Finder

Just drill and seal with a good sealant like 3M 5200. You won't have problems....

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: Mounting a Depth Finder

When I installed my first transducer many years ago in my first jon boat, I had the same fears. What I did was buy a dent puller suction cup. Mounted the xducer to it and stuck it to the bottom of my boat. Just had to remember to release it before I beached the boat.<br /><br />I have since drilled out many a hull to mount them with no leaks, but I did not have to beach those boats to get in and out.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Mounting a Depth Finder

Pikey<br />Buy one of the tranducer mounting blocks and glue to the hull then drill a hole in it and mount your transducer. It works great. I have a big 8 degree transducer, a little 20 degree transducer, and a speed sensor mounted on mine with no holes in the boat. I did a search here on IBOAT and did not see one. Still should do a search here first as IBOAT has great prices and provides this great forum. <br />Try this link and search on TRANSDUCER MOUNTING.<br /><br /> http://www.cabelas.com/

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Mounting a Depth Finder

have no fear, 3M 5200 is here! great stuff. i used it for same thing you mention on my jon, with stainless screws and washers on each side, just plop a glob of 5200 on there and make sure to let it dry thouroly( my spelling sucks )before you go out. i have 5200 all over my jon boat. heck that stuff is sooo good, i just may even make a boat out of just 3M 5200...

 

[TELMANMN]

Re: Mounting a Depth Finder

I have several differnt portable holders that I have used when I go fishing without my boats. I am sure there are many different ones around so if you do not want to permanently mount you can always use one of them.<br /> Try http://www.fishingaccessories.com/transducer holders.htm or check iboats, basspro, cabellas etc.