Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

TPD211

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Hi all,<br /><br />I am mounting a transducer on the transom of my aluminum hulled deckboat.<br /><br />Which 3m sealant should I use?<br /><br />Wally World has 3 different marine sealants.<br /><br />Thanks, :D <br /><br />TPD211
 

bubbakat

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

I use 5200 but some here use the 4200 quick dry
 

snapperbait

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

My 2 cents.. Go with the 5200.. Its easier to use and clean up.. 4200 sets up too fast making it harder to clean up, and i believe the actual full cure time is the same as 5200..
 

TPD211

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

Thanks for the replys, I think I'll try the 5200 due to the low drying time. <br /><br /> :rolleyes:
 

ThomWV

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

Get the fast set 5200, not the regular.<br /><br />You need to understand, when folks say it slow setting what they mean is that it can take as long as a week in cool places and 4 days isn't a bit uncommon even during the summer months. During the extremely long set time for 5200 its tends to get smeared all over the place. This is some of the messiest crap ever invented and I suggest that as soon as you open a tube or canister that you just go ahead and take a handfull and rub it all over yourself and your clothes just be be done with it so you can go ahead with your business.<br /><br />Get the fast set, it'll still take hours to set up and you have plenty of time to clean up whatever it is you get the crap all over.<br /><br />Thom
 

TPD211

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

I got the 5200 fast cure at Wally World. <br />I installed the transducer for my new fish finder and battery box for a 2nd battery. <br />I used the 5200 in the holes I drilled.<br /><br />Thanks for the advice, it makes a job easier when you get good advice from folks who have already done what you are attempting and have had good results for their efforts.
 

bubbakat

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Re: Transducer, which 3m sealant to use?

you are most welcome and glad to help
 
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