Transducer mounting boards?

[landry]

Anyone have any idea where I can find 3/4 or 1 " thick plastic to mount my transducers on the transom?

Thanks

[Fisherpete]

What size do you need? I am thinking of doing the same thing for my boat this year and may have something at work. I think it is the right thickness, will check tomorrow.

 

Pete

Edited March 3, 2015 by Fisherpete

[misfish]

Yup, if you can pick up in Barrie. No charge for you.

Edited March 3, 2015 by Brian B

[DRIFTER_016]

I used a 1/2" thick piece of UHMW on my boat.

Picked up an off cut at a plastic place fer cheap.

Way better than spending the $$$$ they want for the ones made expressly for the job.

Like this one from BPS for $20.

http://www.basspro.com/Transducer-Mounting-Plate/product/9153/

 

I think I paid 1/2 that for a piece that would make 2 boards.

[bare foot wader]

I looked up a local plastics company, told them what I wanted, told me to poke through the scrap bin for free, if I didn't find anything I liked it was $25 for 1' x 1' of 1" hdpe...I found a suitable scrap piece

[landry]

Thanks Pete. I appreciate it.

Don't know how wide and long I really need.

I think it needs to be thicker than 1/2" to safely hold down the huge SI ducer I am installing.

Landry

[irishfield]

Mine are 1/2"... haven't lost a transducer or either speed wheel yet at 50+MPH

[Bondar]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastics/=w5kqb5

[landry]

Thanks guys

[Dan668]

I have a spare 1/2" board. Its light gray in colour. Ive used 1/2" for a few years with an lss2, skimmer transducer. Thought i needed thicker also but its been good so far.

[landry]

Where are u located Dan???

[landry]

Did u guys adhere//seal the whole boards or just seal the drill holes/screws?

And - what's your best advice on mounting SI ducers on alyminum hulls? There is less info on aluminum than bass boats out there.

Thanks again?

Landry

[porkpie]

I mounted my last one solely with 3M 5200, I didn't use any screws. That was in 2004. My buddy still owns that boat, and the board is still there. I will be doing another one this spring on my new to me rig, with a Raymarine transducer that is similar in size to an LSS2 transducer. I won't be using screws this time either. Just an option to consider.

[Old Ironmaker]

I bought a $2.00 small cutting board at the Dollarama. It isn't 3/4 but it must be 5/8's. Glued to well cleaned aluminum transom with 3M. Never a problem after 6 years.

[scugpg]

Used this along with 3M 5200 and two machine screws

 

http://berts-tackle.shptron.com/p/transducer-mounting-board-artic-white?pp=8

[steelhedrmatt]

Yup, if you can pick up in Barrie. No charge for you.

What u have Brian?? How thick? I also will be looking for a piece in spring for my LSS2 ducer.

[Cosmos]

I bought mine in Fishing Depot on 401 last year - $20. Dollarama boards are good for couple years only.

[Dan668]

Used this along with 3M 5200 and two machine screws

http://berts-tackle.shptron.com/p/transducer-mounting-board-artic-white?pp=8

Thats what mine looks like. Was from a dealer, pretty sure its the same thing. Im by dixie/qew landry.

[Paudash]

great topic, thanks to all as I will be doing mine as well as soon as I can get the boat out of storage

[Old Ironmaker]

Costa I must be lucky, many years now on that boat of mine! 4 of those years in a Marina.

[Fisherpete]

Crap - forgot to measure it - the stuff I have at work (I forgot to measure, will tomorrow) is at least 3/4" if not 1" thick. I'll take some measurements tomorrow. Can get a few pieces for whoever wants some.

[misfish]

What u have Brian?? How thick? I also will be looking for a piece in spring for my LSS2 ducer.

 

Give a shout when you need it. 1/2 inch or thicker if you want. Terry used it on his boat.

[Cosmos]

Costa I must be lucky, many years now on that boat of mine! 4 of those years in a Marina.

That's great. I knew couple people who had dollarama boards and they failed a part.