Thread: jb weld /silicone

Where do you find the big piece of starboard. I hate to drill a hole below the water line also. Right now I have my transducer mounted on a piece of aluminum that I have clamped to my transom to keep from drilling holes.

Originally Posted by wicklundrh

I had a feeling you were referring to old holes from transducers.

I've run in to this on brand new boats when the dealer installas a transducer for a fish finder that no one wants.

I utilize starboard for all of my transducers. One reason is because I can remove them, re position them, or replace them without putting new holes in the boat. The primary reason however is to get a quality seal over old screw holes and hide them from being so ugly!

I take the old location, clean it, utilize a stainless screw and silicone. I then mark the starboard (on the backside) where the screw head would be located. I recess out this area with a forsner bit. Inside this recess, I fill it with silicone. Before putting the starboard on, I always ensure to put a generous amount on the backside of the starboard (about 1 inch from the edge). I affix my starboard with screws! Now you have installed sealed screws in the old holes, filled a recess with more sealent, then sealed the board overtop of it. Just another way to get it done.

For me, I use starboard that runs from the bottom of the boat to the top of the transom. When I put my stainless screws in to hold the board in place, none of them are below the waterline. Some guys use the really small boards. Nothing wrong with them, just that you will have two screws to deal with below the waterline to ensure you have sealed correctly.

Even better than I imagined. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by flintcreek

Where do you find the big piece of starboard. I hate to drill a hole below the water line also. Right now I have my transducer mounted on a piece of aluminum that I have clamped to my transom to keep from drilling holes.

You can do a search on Google for "Starboard" and get several options. Here is one that allows you to pick your size and thickness:
https://www.interstateplastics.com

Another option is to purchase a large cutting board. My dad went this option and it worked great. It was slightly thinner than the starboard but worked the exact same way. Straighness wasn't as good. Starboard has much better ragidity.

Cabelas used to sell big pieces and little pieces. Not they only sell the little ones. For me, I don't see the purpose of them other than not drilling 10 holes everytime you move a transducer. You still end up with a hole below the waterline. Not saying it is bad, just not what I look for when I install them.

Spool gun or tig Weld it


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Originally Posted by shadboy

An irate ex-girlfriend tried to destroy everything that she thought (and she was probably right) was taking too much of my time. She managed to totally destroy a 1940's Gibson RB-250 banjo and a 1950 Styleline Deluxe Bel Air hotrod. It was a bad day.
The shotgun she chose was a Browning BPS 10 Gauge loaded with 3 1/2" magnum's. I think the one shot was enough to stop her hissy-fit.

I was married to a hair stylist once too.

I used marine JB weld that comes in the stick you kneed together it works well also used it to reattach the sternsaver and transducer i Knocked off