Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Curly wrote:

I'm the man!

OK...but....it's a thru hull deal and it needs to work when done.....or you will be supplying me with chorizo for a looooong time!

Curly wrote:

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I am trying to avoid this......

Curly wrote:

Chorizo.............no problemo

All the holes are in....I just need to mount the transducer on to the bottom.

This goes in to the Yellow Prowler.

Cinch? Ha! I don't have any of the instructions (wires) or the kit. And I don't have goop, foam  or lexel. You see how I am talking myself out of doing this? I think I will take it down either to Lake Anna and let MsCotter's guys (LKA Outfitters) or to Kent Island and let CD Dollar (KI Kayaks) fix me up.

Michael,

WELCOME aboard! Looking forward to your reports and fishing with you as well.

I have not installed the unit yet but I did buy most of the materials. While most folks have recomended Marine Goo, a boat mechanic/dealer recomended 5 Minute Epoxy.

Either way, I need to get this thing done!

Thanks for the welcome aboard! Kayaking has taken over my fishing interest this year and I have already rigged 3 transducers for my boat or others.

My recommendation would be to use some closed cell foam and trace a template of your transducer into it. Then cut out the foam so that the transducer is snug inside and won't move around. Use the goop to glue to a flat part of your hull, I usually try to go right beneath the middle of my feet. Use a thin layer of goop make sure you cover all edges because you want to make sure the pocket you create needs to be water tight. Press hard and place a heavy object on top overnight. Once your goop sets up take a big glob of vaseline and place it under the transducer, then push it into the foam block you made. Should work like a charm and this way you have a semi permanent install and can test your set up. Once you are sure you like where the transducer is and the reading you're getting, remove the foam (should peel off, goop might need a little encouragement but is easy) then goop it down in the location permanently. I'd trace the inside of the block with a permanent marker so you get the same orientation.

I'd be glad to help and can give you some other rigging tips as well. Let me know when you want to head out in your kayak because I am always looking to go!

Last edited by Redfish12 (Jun-29-10 6:58PM)

Taking on water!!!? Leaky hatch or taking on water from a crack? I'd check the scupper hole areas, that's usually the weak link. You can use a flash light and see if you can see through or take some soapy water and put it inside the kayak, then look for where it bubbles out... Hopefully it will be an easy fix!

I read about a new method using electrical putty, I'll get back to you on that.

that's so far....

they aren't the cheapest but i wonder if Backyard boats would be able to patch that yak up. I know they install fish finders too.

backyard is at potomac mills....i forgot how far away you guys are