Must I drill holes in trasnsom of aluninum boat to install depth finder

[Hashi]

Re: Must I drill holes in trasnsom of aluninum boat to install depth finder

If you don't want to mount it permanently, then try this until you're ready for permanent mounting.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_387____SearchResults

 

[Captain Chris]

Re: Must I drill holes in trasnsom of aluninum boat to install depth finder

Epoxy didn't hold Starboard to my gelcoat, neither did 5200, I'll try the Marine Tex next time. Oh, and my WalMart cutting board got powdery/brittle after a few months in the sun...

YMMV

Plastics, especially Starboard and the other marine type boards (cutting boards) are all a polyethylene material which has the lowest surface energy of any of the thermoplastics. In fact, if you will think about it, plastic is a petroleum product derivative. You'll notice that Starboard and other marine boards have a greasy feel. That's exactly what you feel...oil. It is very difficult to find adhesives compatible with the poly materials or most any plastics for that matter. Its a science to be able to properly match adhesives and plastics so that they are structurally compatible and those adhesives likely will not be off-the-shelf products.

 

[Captain Chris]

Re: Must I drill holes in trasnsom of aluninum boat to install depth finder

I bought a new sea ark and now intend to install a garmin depth finder. It calls for drilling into the transom to mount the transducer braket. anything avialable to avoid those holes? I can imagine some type of stand off piece that may be epoxied or something. Any ideas?

Your many concerns and questions about mounting transducers is not at all unfounded. Please go take a look at www.sternmate.com and peruse our website site. I believe that you will find many answers to your questions regarding transducer mounting. Our nearly 5 years in product development and research has resulted in a viable alternative. Constructive criticism, good or bad, is how we learn and progress. I would like to hear from you...your comments, ideas or whatever else you might have to say.