We have always stated that the transducer will not shoot through a aluminum boat. It is due to the the metal. We also state do not use a metal flake epoxy either because the signal will hit the metal flakes and you will get crazy readings.
Can I mount a transducer inside the hull of an aluminum boat?
On an aluminum boat, a hull transducer can be attached easily to a single mounting hole. Another option is using the transom bracket to connect the transducer to the lid or the tube.
Will a transducer go through aluminum?
Stainless steel transducers are recommended for steel or aluminum hulls.Plastic transducers are not recommended for wood hulls, since the expansion of wood can damage a plastic transducer. Your fishfinder owner’s manual will help you in this regard.
Will a transducer work through hull?
Most marine-electronics brands offer an inside-the-hull transducer kit that can be fastened to the hull’s interior. This will work only with solid fiberglass hulls (excluding balsa core or laminated hull construction that might contain air pockets). Expect some signal loss.
Does 3M 5200 bond to aluminum?
No matter how strong the joint, if it is continually being put under stress every time the aluminium gets hot or cold, then the joint will fail. If it’s not in the sun you may get away with it, but 3M 5200 is the way to go.
What is a through hull transducer?
An in-hull (aka shoot-through) transducer mounts to the inside of the hull and transmits and receives sonar signals through fiberglass, eliminating the need for drilling holes in the hull. This also eliminates the need to remove the boat from the water for installation, and there will be no protrusions under the boat.
Can a transducer read through fiberglass hull?
The standard (83/200 kHz) pod style transducer and standard (83/200 kHz) skimmer transducer, have a proven track record of performing well shooting through a fiberglass hull when installed correctly. You will lose 10-15% of sonar performance when shooting through fiberglass.
Can you use a transom mount transducer in-hull?
This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat with a two part slow curing epoxy.Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water, the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss.
Does 3M 4200 work on aluminum?
3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200FC is a one-component, medium-strength, moisture-curing, gap-filling polyurethane that delivers strong, flexible bonds to aluminum, wood, gelcoat and fiberglass. It forms watertight, weather-resistant seals above and below the waterline.
Can you bond aluminum with epoxy?
Surface Preparation for Aluminum Bonding using Epoxy
Aluminum epoxy is one of the best adhesives to use when you want to bond aluminum successfully.Also, the adhesive isn’t capable of by-passing this top layer. To clean aluminum properly and ensure the surface is ready for bonding, you must use trichloroethylene.
What is the difference between 3M 5200 and 4200?
3M’s Fast Cure 4200 has half the strength of 5200, which (with some effort) allows for disassembly of parts. A bond created with 3M 5200 may last forever, so you are in a pickle if you later decide to separate the two surfaces.
Where is the best place to mount a transducer on a boat?
Transducer placement should be aft and close to the centerline. It needs to be located low enough that the transducer is in the water at all times. Consider items such as the lifting strap placement into the location as well as trailer bunks and rollers if it is a trailered vessel.
How far should a transducer be in the water?
Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2′ but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged. Remember the sonar signal cannot pass through air. If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high-speed performance.
How do you run a boat transducer cable?
Lay the transducer on the ground on a towel or something soft. Run the console plug up through or along the jackplate and into the boat through the boot where all the engine cables enter. Fish the console plug in the boot until you can grab it from the vent hole. Pull as much cable as you can up through the vent hole.
What side of the boat should I mount transducer?
starboard side
DETERMINE THE TRANSDUCER MOUNTING ANGLE
The general rule of thumb is to mount the transducer to the starboard side, which is the down stroke of most single outboard boat propellers (right hand lower unit). This side produces the least amount of turbulence and is most efficient in delivering the best performance.
What is the difference between thru hull and in-hull transducer?
The in-hull is the one permanently placed in the hull while the thru-hull is mounted inside and shoots thru the hull. That being said, I replaced my in-hull after a lightning strike with a thru hull. Have not found a difference in either type. The thru-hull has to be mounted so there are no air gaps.
What are the thru hulls on a boat?
Thru Hull is a term used to describe a fitting that is attached through the Hull of a Boat. A thru Hull fitting requires a hole to be cut/drilled in the boats Hull for the fitting to pass through. Some examples of thru Hull attachments are a sea-cock and hose and thru Hull transducers.
What are thru hull fittings for?
A Thru-Hull is a fitting designed to accept pipes, hoses, or valves to allow water to pass in or out of a vessel. This definition of Thru-Hulls is straight from the American Boat and Yacht Council. We carry thru hulls from Perko, Rule, Forespar, Groco, Wilcox-Crittenden, in molded plastic, stainless steel, and bronze.
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