Epoxy for thru hull transducer

[td176]

Got a new thru hull today, whats the best epoxy to use on it?

[RANGER519]

i just re done one a couple of weeks ago i got the epoxy from Jimbob at lookout marine in burnside it was made by lowrance.

ranger519

[ss]

When I put in a transducer in about 3 years ago, Lowrance recommended Devcon Plastic Welder. I bought some at Walmart and used it as directed and have not had any problems. Make sure there are no bubbles in the epoxy under the transducer or they will screw up the signal.

[artcarney_agr]

Any two-part epoxy should work. I used what I found at Wal-Mart on the last one I installed - no problems! Just make sure you prep the area really well. Have fun!

[DaveR]

Pretty much any 2 part Devcon epoxy will work. I just used something called 2 part marine epoxy sold at walmart in boat equip section. It was 3 or 4 bucks, but worked nice. It cures to a nicelooking light grey gloss. Just don't get 5 minute epoxy. Mix slowly to minimize bubbles and pour into place.

[td176]

Thanks guys,

[fishing4kids]

Pretty much any 2 part Devcon epoxy will work. I just used something called 2 part marine epoxy sold at walmart in boat equip section. It was 3 or 4 bucks, but worked nice. It cures to a nicelooking light grey gloss. Just don't get 5 minute epoxy. Mix slowly to minimize bubbles and pour into place.

DaveR,

I used the 5 min epoxy and yet to have problems. Sounds like you have. Should I redo mine or leave it alone..........?

[artcarney_agr]

DaveR,

I used the 5 min epoxy and yet to have problems. Sounds like you have. Should I redo mine or leave it alone..........?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! I've used the 5 minute epoxy before with no problems....

[Rowdy]

I've been told to take playdough and make a pocket a little bit larger than the transdcer,fill it with epoxy and set it in ,it will not spill everywhere and not as much chance to get bubbles?
Rowdy