Transducer Q

[MattK]

I'm about to install a transducer on my 14' tracker jon boat. I was talking to a friend who has quite a bit of boat experience and he recommended that instead of drilling holes below the waterline I mount the transducer using marine quality glue/adhesive.

I'm running with a 6hp motor or electric trolling motor so we're not talking high end speed and performance so I think it should hold up at the maybe 10-15 mph max that I'm going. The idea of drilling holes below the waterline makes me nervous and this seems like a plausible option. Any thoughts?

On a side note I just bought a new SUV and need a trailer hitch installed. I'm in north NJ. Any recommendations on who does good work?

[Gerry Zagorski]

I'd glue it rather then drill holes.

[Capt. Lou]

X2 , exterior mount or glue in hull for sure .

[Capt. Debbie]

Most drill. Agreed holes allow water. Allow rotted transom...

try it. If it fails... go to plan B

Is you jon boat trailered? Hours in the water will be fairly low if so.

[Capt. Debbie]

I've used U Haul on 1-9 in Linden for last 30 years



I'm about to install a transducer on my 14' tracker jon boat. I was talking to a friend who has quite a bit of boat experience and he recommended that instead of drilling holes below the waterline I mount the transducer using marine quality glue/adhesive.

I'm running with a 6hp motor or electric trolling motor so we're not talking high end speed and performance so I think it should hold up at the maybe 10-15 mph max that I'm going. The idea of drilling holes below the waterline makes me nervous and this seems like a plausible option. Any thoughts?

On a side note I just bought a new SUV and need a trailer hitch installed. I'm in north NJ. Any recommendations on who does good work?

[shrimpman steve]

York trailer in butler on rt23n

[MattK]

Most drill. Agreed holes allow water. Allow rotted transom...

try it. If it fails... go to plan B

Is you jon boat trailered? Hours in the water will be fairly low if so.

Thanks everyone, yea its trailered
Im going to give the glue a try Ill let you know how it goes.

[BCinerie]

3m 5200 it is a permenant adhesive ! It is your friend if you are drilling holes !

[swcody13]

I've used U Haul on 1-9 in Linden for last 30 years



U haul does a really good job

[MattK]

3m 5200 it is a permenant adhesive ! It is your friend if you are drilling holes !

I picked up some of the 3m 4000. is the 5200 stronger?

[BCinerie]

I am not
Familiar with 4000 all I can tell you is I use 5200 fast or
Slow cure depending on application etc. it is great
Stuff and would not use anything else.

[MattK]

I am not
Familiar with 4000 all I can tell you is I use 5200 fast or
Slow cure depending on application etc. it is great
Stuff and would not use anything else.

I used the 4000 fast and it seems to be pretty strong. Weather permitting I will find out tomorrow.

[BCinerie]

See attached application guide

[MattK]

Thanks for the help guys. It looks pretty strong and I got everything mounted without drilling any holes in my boat.

I have one more question related to the electrical. Since I do not have a fuse box on my boat the instructions say to hook up a 3 amp inline fuse using 18 gauge wire. I have some outdoor 14 gauge wire lying in my garage. From what I understand its OK to use the 14 gauge on something that they recommended 18 gauge on but it wouldnt be ok the other way around.