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Old 01-17-2004, 05:47 PM
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Default Transducer Help

I'm going to be enclosing the transom this year and installing a Potter Bracket [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

I will be eliminating the transom mount transducer. I have a older Sitex CVS106 in perfect condition. It is only a 200 RMS Output. The transducer is 120kHz. It is supposed to read to 1280ft but I lose it approx 800ft. Mike at Wildfire Marine is suggesting I cut a space in the center PVC stringer and glass in a transducer in the bilge.
I have several questions [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

1.Can I use my existing transom mount transducer?

2.Anyone have experience with installing one in a mineral oil bath verus epoxy to the hull?
3. I hear talk about the Airmar high performance transducers and will they work with my machine.

Bottom line is should I keep this older machine or suck it up and spring for a new one ? [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
Anyone have experience with these issues? Thanks for the advise [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[ January 17, 2004, 09:49 PM: Message edited by: capt chuck steele ]
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