Depth transducer came loose
 

So there I was cleaning my builds because you know I want to eat my sandwich if it happens to fall in there.... Anyway, as I was cleaning I touched the transducer and it just came loose. I swear I just tapped it!! Anyway, I assume west systems gflex 650 epoxy will work to glue it back down bit I figure I'd ask for options on here first. Maybe a more non permanant adhesive is in order bit not sure. Thoughts please...
Thanks guys!

Matt in GA

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After a while the epoxy becomes brittle and the transducer works its way loose from the vibrations in the boat. Yes, just about any epoxy will do to re-seat the unit.

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Thanks Mikey. I was thinking of replacinv my smart tabs with a whale tail too, what do you think? I found a nice set of Mickey Mouse ears at the Disney store yesterday... Lol. Seriously, thanks dude! Hope y'all get some heat up your way soon!

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Hey hooligan, just out of curiosity... Assuming you have the Lowrance 3500 like mine does- what does your read out say while the transducer is knocked off?

My read out just flashes 0 and was thinking I may have purchased a new unit when I didn't need to. I have yet to unwrap the boat. Maybe in the next two weeks if the platform is done.

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I will hook up a battery and let you know. I will also take some pictures. I think this helps me figure my transom bilge drain question as well.

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:wink_thumbup:

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Hey moto, I do have the 3500. Mine flashes 0.5 whether it's pointed at the sky or set where it was mounted. I am pretty sure this is what it's normal behavior has been until you put the boat in the water, at least from what I remember from last summer. Maybe someone else can second that...

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Hmm I will have to look at mine now!

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Moto here's what mine looks like loose...[IMG] http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...psgs0sz6s3.jpg [/IMG]

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That's wild! I hope that's all that's wrong with mine!
If not I have a new Faria that matches the dash.

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So I stuck some west systems gflex 650 on it and taped it in place. We will see what happens tomorrow... I love the gflex that's some pretty dang good stuff. I can't believe how hard yet flexible it is when it dries.

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My transducer was loose as well when I purchased my Z210, so I wasn't sure whether it worked or not. So rather than stick it down with something permanent like epoxy, I used wax from a toilet seal to stick it down with. Its been two seasons now and still working just fine.

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Now THAT was a good idea!! I was a bit concerned about using epoxy especially if the thing ever goes bad. I really like your idea, that was pretty slick thinking!

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I can't take credit for the idea of the wax ring, I think I first read about on this forum several years ago but all the same it works.

Anyone know where my transducer is on a 268MCC?
 

My gauge is also all over the place.....