The Boating Forum - Transducer Cleaning

Was scraping barnacles off my trim tabs yesterday and reached under the hull to feel my transducer. Noticed it was covered with growth(barnacles etc). I have a transom mount, but it is located under the euro transom on the notch where the hull stops and the euro begins. I have to clean it by feel. What would be the best way to clean the growth off? Can I use a wire brush on it? It's a Ray Tri-ducer.
I'm still reading bottom, but I'd like to keep it clean.

Paint it with transducer paint. Its available at the boat stores.- Cooker

Brillo pad ... plan on doing it every few weeks if you want optimum performance. :thumbsup:

I wouldn't use a wire brush or brillo, the transducer face is plastic. Try a scotch brite pad. Next time you pull the boat use the MDR Transducer paint. BTW I was checking mine (same one) recently (clean after 3 mos with the MDR paint) and swear I got a shock putting my hand under the transducer (FF on). Was I imagining it ?

Even a scotch brite pad is very abrasive.

If it was on the trailer I would suggest repeated spraying with Clorox over a day or two, then a wet razor blade.

I put a baggy over mine with a rubber band when I leave it in the slip.

That's a great idea Bull, but mine is so inaccessable that I almost have to get in the water to get at it. I guess you can't have everything cause the transducer works flawlessly in the location the dealer placed it in.

Soak it in saltwater!

I have successfully used a plastic scraper to ease the barnacles off. I seem to load up even with using the xdcr paint. I gently scrape then wipe with a cheap (0.99) store scrubber which has only a little bit of abrasiveness.

Why not use EZ On/EZ Off hull cleaner on it and a soft brush? My boat was just hauled and the transducer is covered with growth as well.

the more abrasive the more harm can be done

ditto on the plastic scraper, may want to check manufacturer website

I am sure Airmar has good FAQ or hints