keeping transducer clean

[fatcatone549]

Hi what is one to do keep the transducer clean from sea growth ? I dont put bottom paint on it ,Is there a product thst can be applied in the spring that would help. thanks

 

[rcknecht]

I have had the same question. I have not painted mine either, but have not noticed much growth on it... Perhaps the best thing to do is use the boat often...

 

[kaz911]

You can put water based anti fouling paint on the transducer. That helps a lot.

EDIT from AIRMAR FAQ:

Use water based anti-fouling paint only. Never use ketone-based paint, since ketones can attack many plastics possibly damaging the transducer. We recommend brands such as MDR, Woolsey, Pettit, and Sea Hawk. These water-based anti-fouling paints can be found at your local marine supply store or contact one of our distributors.

 

[rcknecht]

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[northern]

My transducer through hull states to sand clean and paint with anti foul paint. When the boat is done in the spring I do this. Sand to no paint then paint seems to work for me. It still builds up with slime but no sea creatures.

 

[Henry Boyd]

I actually found transducer anti-fouling paint. Our local marine electronics supplier carries it. I don't recall the name, but will get it this weekend while winterizing.

Henry

 

[mistercomputerman]

Barnacles and marine growth on a transducer is one of the major causes of poor depth sounder performance. MDR's new Anti-fouling Transducer Paint is formulated especially to resist barnacles and marine growth in fresh or salt water, thereby improving depth sounder performance.
Transducer Paint is a water-based cuprous oxide, easy to use anti-fouling paint. The brush in the cap makes application easy on both transom and thru hull plastic or bronze transducers. No solvents to worry about. The water-based formula will not attack the transducer face like some solvent based bottom paints. Easy clean-up too! Color: BLACK

 

[Bugsy24]

Barnacles and marine growth on a transducer is one of the major causes of poor depth sounder performance. MDR's new Anti-fouling Transducer Paint is formulated especially to resist barnacles and marine growth in fresh or salt water, thereby improving depth sounder performance.
Transducer Paint is a water-based cuprous oxide, easy to use anti-fouling paint. The brush in the cap makes application easy on both transom and thru hull plastic or bronze transducers. No solvents to worry about. The water-based formula will not attack the transducer face like some solvent based bottom paints. Easy clean-up too! Color: BLACK

What if you Don't like Black??

 

[mistercomputerman]

Then you are what is commonly known as S.O.L.

 

[kaz911]

What if you Don't like Black??

Put some food dye in it or just stop buying plastic transducers....

Anyway - the MDR product is called MDR 720. Available on Amazon for about $8 plus shipping or $14 from Jamestown.