1000 watt in hull /shoot thru transducer
 

Hey guys- im thinking about getting one of these to go with my 582L furuno. I really dont have much room available in my bilge to install a thru hull unless I yank the motor back out - that aint happenin,lol. Just looking for opinions- actually my transom mount 99 dollar special works ok but i like wreck fishing and i think i need to upgrade!!!just leary about shootin thru the hull. Jim? Chuck, Anybody?

thanx-craig

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I just installed the Airmar B-60 on my OB powered 23'. Major pucker factor drilling the hole! :) My first thru-hull and I would highly reccomend the performance!

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Just a question here as i can't tell from these pictures...Unless you install a fairing block on the underside of the hull to keep the transducer shooting straight down won't it not show what is directly below the boat?

I made a highspeed fairing block for mine and cut it to match the deadrise of the hull where i placed it. I then used the opposite side of that block on the inside of the hull to keep everything point straight down.

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The Airmar B-60 has a tilted transducer element in the unit. You buy the specific model based on the dead rise of the hull - they make different degrees of tilt for different hull dead rises. That's the great thing about the B-60.. I love mine - works great at all speeds. Although as mentioned the hole cutting process is a bit nerve racking.. :o

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Yes, The element is tilted, 20 deg in this case. I made a 6" x 6" x 3/4" epoxied plywood block for inside the bilge to spread the load a little.

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Don't these B-60's only work with specific manufacturers?

Is there one available that works with Raymarine sounders?

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Ask Jim at BOE....he usually responds on THT forum. He sells them and at a really good price I'll add!!

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It seems easy enough to look up, just go to the Airmar website and search and use the cross reference guide. So it looks like they only work with Simrad fish finders.

The guys that are using the B-60, you have Simrad or something else?

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i think i found what I want- its the m-260 shoot thru- pricey but i think it will be well worth the price

here is the link- looks like they make them for anything-
http://www.airmartechnology.com/airm...wn.asp?Type=FF

Re: 1000 watt in hull transducer
 

CSICKNICK has the M-260 shoot thru the hull transducer in his 20' Seafari. We call it "big bird"....

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Furuno 585

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D'oh!

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I have the m-260 shoot through in my boat, you won't be disappointed, and it is worth the bucks to get a multi-element ducer on a 1000 watt unit. I really didn't want to put a hole in the hull, and I am always afraid of the fairing block hitting some trash in the water, or catching it loading/unloading the trailer.

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thanx guys- john- what machine do you have it paired with? i want to match it up to a 600w 582L furuno

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Craig, retirement is ok, since this a good time to do the honey do's, need to take Mom and Dad to Melborne, Fla., I hope next week, Dad's got the ALZ. and can't hardly remember anything or do anything .

But, I'm going to install the thru hull (B117), whenever I get back and the outside temp is up so everything sets up.
I bought it from Jim and he's got two inboards in his family with the same unit, he said to install it back where the coupler is, and should be no problem, call him for more advice ( I have his number, if you need it).

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Craig,

Get the Big Bird!! :D
I have it attached to my Furuno Navnets BBFF1 at 1Kw. My old transom mount is attached to other NavNet BBFF1 at 600W.

Big Bird is a beauty and holds bottom at full throttle ....

- Nick

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Hey Gary- snuck out on me and i didnt even know you retired you you you ckskr you!!!!!! J/K, can you tell Im jealous??? LOL...
I dont know where you have room by the coupler but Im all ears!!!Can you b-mail me jims number???

Nick- that is a big bird dude!!!!! I am trying to understand how you have it mounted??? a removable section??? I am missing something here- Ill bet she is a sweet picture!!!!