I followed your advice and my Garmin Striker 4 is working great in my Oldtown Sportsman 106MK. Easy. Simple. Functional. Thank you!

Very professional...to the point without chit-chat! Luv this kind of video!

Man that was great information there. I like how you demonstrate what was correct and what was incorrect. A very good video for people to learn off of. Keep up the good work man.

Another awesome one. People literally DO NOT KNOW this stuff (like me). Thank you, so much.

Great simple explanation. I installed my Garmin transducer inside my 26' fibreglass sailboat. Worked right away. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, I just got into kayak fishing and no video actually shows why it’s so important to make sure the seal is correctly seated. Thank you for the visuals! Awesome channel!

I am impressed tutorial is very easy to understand... been watching your tutorials 👍👍👍

Hooked up my Garmin Plus 4cv using this method and it works great. Clearvu included. Thanks.

Thank you so much for this! Extremely helpful.

Great job on explaining how to do this correctly.

Exceptionally thorough instructions

Thank for all your video . Really professional and help a lot . Great job 👍🏼

Four weeks ago I posted below how this video helped me install my Garmin on my Old Town 106MK. Since then I've posted a link to this video twice for others. Just sharing your good advice.

Thank you very much for making and sharing this video. I found it very useful and informative.

This will be my tomorrow project. thanks!

I was just hoping you would do this video soon lol 😂 Good work!!👊🏼🐟

Very great video, used on kayak for garmin striker plus 4 cv cleavu. Works great even on that! I put some water in not sure if needed. Works great

Duct seal, just the video I was looking for. Make sure there is a safety air gap. Got it!

Someone needs to hire this guy! Great Video! 6:43 6:43

Man thanks for this video. Made me decide to do it this way

Thanks for the tips!

awesome video thank you for the content. I was gonna start drilling

Great video!

Very useful and informative

Thank you for the video and the information good job

Awesome video bro..this is how i will mount mine..thanks

Thanks for all your previous answers to my questions. Once again, this tutorial is brilliant. I was challenged with using a Garmin Striker Plus 4cv in an AquaGlide Chinook 90 inflatable kayak but figured out a solution that worked very well: I installed Scotch Brand Extreme Fasteners to both the bottom of the transducer and the bottom of the starboard side "pontoon". (Really not a pontoon but a fabric-covered vinyl air bladder) I can reach over the side of the kayak and stick the transducer into place very easily. The transducer cable then threads through a couple of loops (kayak paddle loops made of velcro) to the Garmin and I can either disconnect the cable and leave it all in the kayak, or unsnap the transducer from the hull and pack it all out when finished fishing. I can also beach the kayak and by leaning a little to port, the transducer never touches bottom because of the kayak's construction. Best of all, it works! So thanks again for all your helpful tutorials, advice, and ideas for kayak fishing. You are clearly an expert in this area!

Thank you so much!

Very good video thanks

I will try your way first and if it doesn’t work I will place it in pure silicone. Thanks, I hope it works, great videos.

good video man hope you have been catching some good fish this summer!

Killer Vid!

another great how too video with great examples man -

Never heard of duck seal but I used the foam from a yoga pad. I cut it out in the shape of my transducer and then glued it to the bottom of my kayak. That way I can remove the transducer after each trip. Works like a dream.

Thank you very much for the information, you literally just took a weight off my shoulders. as I don't want a big bulky transducer mount hanging off the side of my kayak for fishing line, fish and debris to get tangled in. So I want to mount it inside the hull but I have a V-shaped haul and I was worried about it. Thanks again, it's too bad I won't be able to get accurate water temperature readings but six of one half a dozen of the other

I couldn't get hold of duct seal here so in the end I cut the end off a tube of silicon. Dropped a huge pile on the hull and pressed the transducer into it. It works a dream. 😁😁

Great video. I have watch numerous videos on this subject. All except this one says build a moat and fill with water. Or create a container for your transducer and fill with water. I’m gonna try this way first. Thanks

very helpful.

Thanks

This is a mad good idea and very interesting. I have seen others using cut out foam, even water or resin filled foam, glued to the Kayak hull. Air bubbles are a hazard with the resin method and also pretty permanent for your transducer. Duct seal seem like a very flexible option, assuming sonar penetrates it very well? Also its easy to reverse if not effective. I wonder how GPS works out if you mount inside the Kayak? I definitely want good GPS functionality. I am planning on putting a FF on my OT Predator this summer, I was going to conventionally mount by stuffing a pluming pipe down the scupper hole wrapped with duct tape, acting as a shim, with the transducer on the end snug in the recess. But now that I have seen this, I am very tempted to try it out. If I get a FF model with a strong down scan, I should hopefully get very close to a direct water mounted result. Excellent video, thank you for posting.

This was a great video. Thanks! After several hours of trial and error, this method has still not fully worked for me. I've carefully followed your directions with the installation process, but I haven't had much luck. Before I describe my results, here is my equipment list: Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv with a GT20 transducer, and my kayak is a Vibe Yellowfin 100. In order to guarantee the transducer being mounted below the water line, I've put the duct seal immediately below my seat inside the hull. That way my full body weight is pressing down on that section. I thought, "Maybe my issue was mounting it at the front of the kayak, which might not be under the water line." Unfortunately, that didn't do the trick. My mounting technique: 1) Duct seal is 1" thick before adding transducer, flat against the hull, center of the kayak (under me) 2) Transducer is fully surrounded by duct seal 3) Kayak hull is virtually flat in the center Results: 1) The transducer doesn't function properly up until about 8+ feet of water. Then it begins to properly find the bottom. 2) The 77 kHz frequency on the "Traditional" view works, but I've noticed the 200 kHz frequency doesn't 3) Similar to above, the "Clear Vu" mode is non-functional. This seems to be an issue with frequency, as the 200 kHz didn't work in Traditional Mode either 4) I have noticed that, as I approach the limits of the sonar when I get above 8 feet of water, it begins to think the bottom of the lake is fish. Fish symbols appear like crazy on the bottom Help! What am I missing? Does the shape of the underside of the kayak matter at all? Does this method simply not work right with the GT20?

Great idea love the video. In your opinion with this mounting for the transducer be strong enough and also be applicable to a PWC

Anybody looking for duct seal, should be able to find in the electrical dept. At you big box stores- lowes, homedepot, etc. Used alot for electrical. (Noticed alot of comments saying they can't find it) 👍😁

Getting accurate water temperature is important to me. Do you have a video on mounting the transducer the outside of a kayak? PS. Thanks for these great videos.

My wife just bought me the Striker 4 and I came across your videos and they were and are a GREAT help. Do you have any videos on mounting the transducer on the outside of the hull without drilling holes? Once again GREAT videos!!!

I’m about to hit buy one of the the Garmin Striker 4 models but I wanted to ask first if the CV function works with this method of installation. Your uploads have convinced me to go for one of the GS models, thanks.

I just got a striker vivid. I am gonna try this trick and see how it goes. Ty for the tips

I did this for my Striker 4, and it’s working great, thanks! Is it common to get a solid yellow reading for the top depth of 0-1 feet? Everything below that seems fine, as it’s picking up the right depth and seeing fish.

I just used a yoga block cut it to 1"1/2 thick and 3/4 or 1/2 width&length past the size of transducer. Tracing the transducer in center of a piece yoga eva foam block that you cut. Also make sure to cut the tranducer yoga block to fit in center. Find correct spot to glue your cut yoga block in the kayak hall glue in location you pick let yoga block dry. Then install the transducer after you filled yoga block cavity halfway with the glue you select then press transducer till it bottems out to hall making sure to avoid air gaps and bubbles let cure. Intall everything else. Buying the foam block pre made for kayaks cost 20.00 yoga block 5.00 and you have extra. Its the same eva material.

Great video and very informative.....would you be able to see the depth with transducer installed inside hull of kayak? TIA

thank you for the information and video. had a question...would this process work for an aluminum semi v row boat? thank you for all the excellent content, video and voice-over on all your videos.

Can i press to firmly? Very very informative video!!

Great video! I didn’t realize you could do an inside mount until I saw this! Quick question, I can’t seem to source Duct Seal Putty in Canada. Would Plumber’s Putty be similar? Thanks for sharing!

I have enjoyed all your videos. Many thanks for the great information. 😊 Based on what I've seen, I think an ice transducer mounted in a kayak will work great - as long it is mounted so i9t points straight down... Any experience with an ice transducer mounted like this?

Question for you. I am not familiar with the Duct seal. Is it easy to remove the transducer from the duct seal if I need to, or is it fixed there for good? Thanks for your videos, which are very informative.

Hi sir. Do you have a video on how to connect the garmin to a battery? Many thanks

my buddy needed this info before he mounted his. It would have saved him some time.

Can you show a video on it working on the water with this install? I did it on my SS127 but I’m not sure how accurate it is…thanks

I’m going to mount mine in a foam pad that cane with it, my question is, is there a top and bottom to where the transducer should be facing?

Love your posts, probably cause I just bot a Striker 4+. I have 2 plastic boats and a 19’ aluminum.. Do I need multiple transducers? Will the duct putty stick to hdpe and polypropylene plastic hulls?

Not sure if this has been answered already but does it matter if the transducer is mounted facing front or in reverse? Thanks... great content... bug reason why I bought a striker 4

Hello , I just installed my Transducer to the Hull of my Kayak using Duc Seal, after watching your very informative video. My question is am still getting the message “ THE TRANSDUCER IS DISCONNECTED. So does the Kayak need to be in the water to get Readings? Am very new at all this , so all your videos are very helpful. Thank You .

Hi, How to mount the transducer on zodiac boat? Thanks

Great video... when you put playback speed on 2x

Striker 4 comes with a foam multi size mounting pad. Is this air tight enough around base as it would have air gaps around it. I plan on using it on kayak and small 12 foot aluminum shallow v Hull. Inside hull application.

If your duct seal is too thick could that render an issue. Not showing everything that it should also not showing death unless I was in less than three feet of water. But when I pulled the transducer out and held it under the water by hand it worked perfectly fine

I was thinking of fabricating a replica of the foam mount garmin sells. Good idea ???? Sorry just bought my first ff today,fresh out the box😊 I like your duct seal method though 👌 Also I should mention the amazing verbal quality explaining things. 👍👍

Does the sonar feedback change from mounting it inside the kayak haul as opposed to mounting directly into the water?

Thanks for a great, informative video. much appreciated. I am curious , some videos show similar installations with duck seal, BUT add water or non toxic anti freeze into the well created by duck seal. They claim it gives better readings. your thoughts ?

When you push the transducer into the duct seal, do you leave it in even when you are not using the kayak?

I have the same kayak as you. I fish the James and Maury Rivers in Virginia only. Rarely a pond or lake. I’m thinking about adding a Garmin Stryker 4 to my boat but have a couple of questions: Which model would you buy for river use? I want to be able to find the holes and pockets in calmer stretches where cats and Muskie hang out. Second; will the in hull mount work or should I mount in scupper? (Over the side won’t work. Too many rocks and Class II rapids.) Thanks! Great videos!!

The nocqua battery seems to be associated with Yak Attack, not available on Amazon and everyone is out of stock. I haven’t seen any other batteries that compare..

Thanks I was wondering how to mount my transducer, one issue you cant buy duct seal putty here in the uk, I will have to find an alternative

How well dose This stay put in transportation as I have my kayak in a standard kayak rack on top of my truck. And want to make sure it won’t come loose in transportation.

Can you do the same thing on the aluminum jon boat do you think it would work?

Would this system of using the putty work if I was swapping the transducer between two kayaks?

Is there a package deal you can buy with everything included that's a large parts list you have in your description?

Watching from Croatia (Europe), very helpfull video. What is the duct seal? Any alternate name as not sure what to ask in store?

Will the Duck seal form air bubbles as it is heated after curing? Goop does after a couple of years.

When you mount the transducer does the signal come out of the end with the wire or the end without the wire?

what about kayak hull storage which is the waterproof bag type?

I want to get a FF and do this, is it easy to mess up? The bottom of my kayak if V shaped all the way across

ok Give me break. I am new to Kayak fishing and new to the Garmin Striker 4. So.... When I see the fish symbol going from right to left. ...... where is the fish? is it swimming under my kayak right to left? is it below my kayak or has it already moved past my kayak and if sho, in what direction? Where are the fish I see on my Garmin Stiker 4? Remember, I am a newby and still trying to learn this stuff. Thanks for your great videos!

We don't have that Duct Seal stuff here in Australia. Maybe we do but a different name?? Any ways I seen a few guys using clear silicon to install inside the hull. Any pros and cons to using clear silicon?

Does placing the transducer over a keel guard have any impact to performance ? Like less depth, not as accurate readings, blurred images?

When you mount inside the hull how do you keep the transducer cool. I have heard of them getting hot and burning out.is this true?

I couldn’t get duct seal in my area , can I use blue tac ? Thank in advance .

Will this work for aluminum John boats?

Any idea if there is a noticeable difference in return images when mounting inside the hull compared to mounting in the water on a trolling motor? Sounds like it works just fine even when having to pass through extra materials.

Dumb question, what direction does the open face of the transducer face, bow or stern? I’m using a Garmin Striker 4 Plus duel beam.

I tried this with a Garmin 540s in a sailboat. The fishfinder screen seems to work but the depth meter does not work at all. Not sure if this is due to the thicker hull of the boat or something different in the transducer of the 540s. The depth information is more important than the fish finder for me, so I went back to a wet well, which does work.

How well does the transducer read in the hull instead of the water?

if you take the transducer out of te duck seal, can you just put it back in the space left in the duck seal ? Or should you start with a fresh amount of duck seal and place it back in the kyak?

Does heat make it fall come off bc my kayak lives outside lol all year or when water gets in does the water make it come off ?

Would this work if I use my humminbird ice helix on my kayak?

Hey man so i did this for the gt20 transducer. The regular sonar works but the CV is definitely wonky. Id say the bottom/tip of the trans is right on the edge of the duct seal. The sides have about 3/4 of an inch. Should the tip and bottom also have thay same leeway? Do you think thays whats messing up the CV?

mine is garmin striker 5cv. Does this work with gt20 transducer?

Will this method work for the newer striker vivid 4cv? It has the gt20 transducer.

Hey man I just bought a new Huminnbird helix 7 MSI and I still wanted to use my striker 4 for 2D sonar, My boat is too small to fit both transducers on the hull. My boat is an old aluminum boat so I wanted to mount it in the hull. Would that same tactic work?

Does the transducer come with the Garmen Striker 4 ? I don’t assume the battery does? Can the transducer be mounted in the dedicated spot on the Old town 106 PDL?