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

Originally Posted by 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?

[shrimpman steve]

York trailer in butler on rt23n

[MattK]

Originally Posted by Capt. Frank

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]

Originally Posted by Capt. Frank

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

U haul does a really good job

[MattK]

Originally Posted by BCinerie

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?