transducer

[beljem]

I am buying a 23' SC. Would prefer a "shoot-thru" transducer vs. alternative of transom mount.
Does anyone have experience with "shoot thru's" on a SC 23'.
Thx

[Billybob]

Yes I do.
I have a shoot thru Airmar (P79, I think) on my 23.It's a Garmin 2006C combo unit, and it works fine.
I didn't want to go through the trouble of drilling a hole and fairing block, but I also had trouble with transom mounts loosing bottom at high speeds.
This works perfect for me at any speed, and easy to install.
Sensitivity seems fine but I don't run super deep waters either.

Bill

[Trayder]

I am not recomending what I have done but am astounded at how well it works:

I have a Furuno dual frequency transom mount trinsducer but it is not on the transom. I gooped the bottom of the transducer with 3M 4200 and plopped it square in the middle of my bilge.

It holds a reading at speed 25-30 mph and is crystal clear to 250 plus feet.

I must be loosing some resolution/sensativity but it has worked great for me.

[riffraff]

I had a thru hull on my Jupiter and it was ok unless you wanted to get a good temperature read.

[warthog5]

I didn't want to go through the trouble of drilling a hole and fairing block.

You don't need a fairing block for a Airmar B-60. Not to be confused with a B-260 X-ducer.
This is a great unit @ 600 watt's w/temp.

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[beljem]

Thx very much for the input. I am also installing a Garmin 2006.
Rgds,
Lewis

[beljem]

good to know that works too!
Rgds,
Lewis