Stern/Transom Saver

[pescador]

I need to mount a new transducer. I’m looking for a stern saver kit. That small piece of plastic you mount on the transom with expoxy/glue/something to save drilling Into the transom. Hard to find. Online prices are redonk. Any ideas who in Vic or Van stock them?

 

[Unreel]

I just went to industrial plastics and paints and got a small piece of 1/2" i think, then just cut to size or they can cut it for you.

 

[brad00]

I need to mount a new transducer. I’m looking for a stern saver kit. That small piece of plastic you mount on the transom with expoxy/glue/something to save drilling Into the transom. Hard to find. Online prices are redonk. Any ideas who in Vic or Van stock them?

Just get a plastic cutting board and cut to right shape and size. Same stuff as a transom saver

 

[Gordon]

I need to mount a new transducer. I’m looking for a stern saver kit. That small piece of plastic you mount on the transom with expoxy/glue/something to save drilling Into the transom. Hard to find. Online prices are redonk. Any ideas who in Vic or Van stock them?

I know it sounds crazy... but I laminated Walmart cutting boards with epoxy... and cut it to shape... super inexpensive... which is generally not congruent with marine... anything...

 

[pescador]

Thanks gents. what did you use to bond it to the fibreglass? I tried 4200 once and found out that doesn’t work long term.

 

[Gordon]

Thanks gents. what did you use to bond it to the fibreglass? I tried 4200 once and found out that doesn’t work long term.

I used JB Weld which is epoxy. Roughen the surface first... 80 sand paper... Seems to hold well

 

[brad00]

I used JB Weld which is epoxy. Roughen the surface first... 80 sand paper... Seems to hold well

Agreed I just used marine epoxy. Roughened both surfaces.

 

[Severatt]

I need to mount a new transducer. I’m looking for a stern saver kit. That small piece of plastic you mount on the transom with expoxy/glue/something to save drilling Into the transom. Hard to find. Online prices are redonk. Any ideas who in Vic or Van stock them?

You can buy 1×4 or 1x6 vinyl facia at Rona and cut off a piece. I've used this for mounting transducers and also making a custom mount for my downrigger. There are many uses for it and it's inexpensive.

 

[Ringo]

Attwood 94110-5 UV-Resistant Marine-Grade Boat Transducer Mounting Plate Hardware Kit, Deck Hardware - Amazon Canada

Attwood 94110-5 UV-Resistant Marine-Grade Boat Transducer Mounting Plate Hardware Kit in Deck Hardware.

www.amazon.ca

Comes Pre-drilled and with ss screws. Cut it to whatever size you want. I used JB weld to fill the holes from the old transducer. I started looking for more cost-effective options but instead, decided to save my time for fishing.

 

[sir-vivor]

Hammer and nail them suckers on and GO FISHING ! hahaha , No just kidding ok, just a joke , don't try it it won't work .

 

[terrin]

I need to mount a new transducer. I’m looking for a stern saver kit. That small piece of plastic you mount on the transom with expoxy/glue/something to save drilling Into the transom. Hard to find. Online prices are redonk. Any ideas who in Vic or Van stock them?

Online in Quebec or Usmarine in the states are only ones I was able to find. Cabelas might carry the smaller ones.

 

[sly_karma]

Cheap cutting board laminated two plies and bonded to transom, all with silicone sealant. Make sure to drill pilot holes for xducer mount because there's very little compression in the HDPE material.