WAIT!!!!! They make black duct tape?? SINNER!

Crisis averted! i opted for the side mount Johnny Ray transducer mount. It was $13 cheaper than the humminbird brand bottom mount. Not the route i prefered to go but until my new transom bracket comes in the mail, this will get the job done im sure. . Was eyeballing the humminbird onyx too! ;-) might make a good one to mount up front.
Looks like i better pack my rain gear for sunday now! lol