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Advice on mounting transducer to aluminum boat hull
ww.basspro.com/Stern-Saver-Transducer-Mounting-System/product/1411010627028/ Also, if we decide to drill straight into the transom, what sealant do you recommend using on the screws? I'm sure it has to be a special marine grade sealant to use below the water line and I don't want to use the wrong stuff. TIA for all the replies. |
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I have the stern saver on my Grizzly aluminum boat and it works great. The big thing with the stern saver versus a poly block is the threaded holes that form a mechanical attachment. Epoxy doesn't adhere to poly so the mechanical attachment is essential for it to stay on your boat.
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I just drilled the holes and used a piece of electrical tape as a gasket for the bracket.
That was 10 years ago, and it has never leaked a drop. |
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Most likely it wont leak at all without any sealant. I would just get some marine grade caulk and put a dab around the head before you tighten it down. It should be fine. Its definitely not like the boats going to sink if it does leak a little.
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I did the stern saver deal and screwed it to the transom, sealed up well and bonded with 3M Marine adhesive . Now I have room for adjustment and more transducers if needed in the future.
Make sure to line your transducer up between the runners on the bottom otherwise you are asking for a headache ... Good luck ! Hydro |
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I epoxied my stern savers with what came in the package. I have two transducers. Just used some sandpaper to rough it up. No paint on my hull. Works great.
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Thanks for the replies! I think we will go with the Stern Saver for the mount. There's just something about having a hole that isn't factory supplied below the water line that bothers me. I also like the fact that we can mount another transducer if we want to.
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Transducer Mount
Get a trolling motor mount. Best picture I have!
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I once used a cut off piece of an old kitchen cutting board. Thick enough for mounting screws and looked like the aftermarket ones.
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I'm curious how did you attach it to your transom? I ask because I haven't been able to get an epoxy to adhere to any type of poly/plastic. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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If your putting it on a surface drive you should look into these ram mounts. You don't want that transducer way down there when backing up in the mud ImageUploadedByTapatalk1423789803.418821.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1423789820.426257.jpg
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Thanks for the answer. |
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It's not on my boat. I seen it on another forum while looking for a solution to mount on ours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk mmm |
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