is there a algorithm or some cost/benefit analysis calculator that a boater can use to see if this smart boat module can be of benefit?where do I find it?John
Mine was epoxied down to the inside hull. It was never properly sealed at this base and always leaked coolant. I got sick and tired of taking my back seat out and stretching deep in the back to remove the transducer and refilling it with thus coolant. So i dried out whatever coolant was in the 1/2 sealed well and siliconed the inside and outside of the well. Let it cure, then added 20/50 motor oil. Hopefully no more back and forth now getting it to work. Right from brand new, it was a very poor installation by someone who didn't know how to properly install these. I did the oil because coolant evaporates and disappears quickly. So hopefully the oil lasts longer.
Rubbish again! After 2,5 years in use displays wrong temperatur with nearly 40° celsius. I have no other device on board that has been replaced so often in 10 years. With the 810, I thought the problems had been solved. Unfortunately, I was disappointed again!
I have a 1999 Johnson ocean pro on a 1999 hull I have a Lowrance ti9-2 can this smart technology be used to start monitoring my engine and other equipment as was discussed in the video thanks great technology and from the same town I live in Milford
Why don't you guys ever talk about hooking up (wiring ) the transducer to the display box? and what transducers are compatible with different display panels?
Looks like it doesn’t have to be incredibly tight which is a relief for me. I ordered the flat wrench, but the slots on top of the transducer are so short it was hard to get any good torque without the wrench slipping off. I used just as much 4200 and had someone holding the transducer from underneath the boat to help me get some good turns on the nut. I probably managed to get it a little tighter than this video but I was still worried until I found this!
@@ricomunroe3684 it’s holding up great, works really well at high speed and also gives good bottom returns in shallower water (150 feet)… I’m on the SWFL coast so a deep trip is a pretty big undertaking, so I haven’t made a deep trip since I’ve installed it.
@@ericdavi1231 Good to hear it's working well. I'm excited to install mine. I have a 3 n 1 and it's great in shallow water and reads at speed but not so much in deeper water.
Nice job Zack but stacking up those Maretron Tee's is asking for trouble no matter how well they're tied up! The Actisense quad Tee's would be a much better solution...
Excellent presentation Zack! Cannot get over the depth of information & ease of touch screen in wheelhouse. Understand each Airmar module can also send data via bluetooth?
Hi Mike, I wanted to ask. I have the B175HW and it has been working great. It was set to 800hz . I have been seeing the fish marking really well. The waters I fish are from anywhere 12ft. to over 100. Do I customize my frequency based on depth for example 24 feet but then what would I change it to when drifting 70 to 30 feet etc? Just curious but I love this transducer. Also, if I find fish stacked up in an area on a drift, should I just drift it or set my minn kota to spot lock. just off the fish or on top of them? Thanks for your help.
FYI -- All the text (shirt logo, components and numbers) in the first 2:20 are left-right reversed in the video. It makes it harder for anyone to read it properly.
Hi, Cat hulls are tough and often the only solution is an In-hull model shooting through the fiberglass. It works well as long as the fiberglass in that location is solid (no air).
The reason you are losing bottom has more to do with air getting by the face of the transducer which disrupts the signal. If this constantly happens at about the same speed, its 100% bubbles. Lower the transducer a bit to get the face of the transducer into air-free water.
What if i have like a full keel running down the center of my hull? Not as deep as on sailboats but still. Will it cause any turbulence with a regular mount on a starboard side?
It shouldn't cause turbulence if there is some distance between the transducer and the keel. Be mindful that if you have wide-beam transducer and a deep keep, there could be side-lobe reflection from the keel. Consult with an installer that's dealt with such scenarios.
Looking to replace ST60+ sensors. I have two sizes of removable sensor housings, one is smaller for the paddlewheel sensor, the other is larger, for temp/depth. Is there any chance this sensor would fit these existing housings?
You would use a stainless steel model instead of bronze. The stainless models also have isolator sleeves to separate the two metals. The model would be a SS175M
Yikes... I like my spacers/washers to cover a thread or 2. If you look closely, the last washer is below the thread line. Definitely made up for it with the sealant.
Why not use your GPS, that will never foul... why do we care if we are doing 5 knots or 5.5 knots, have seen or heard about the unit coming apart, water rushing in....
There can be a significant difference between speed over ground which is from your GPS and speed through water which is measured by a paddlewheel. Powerboaters might not care so much but sailing captains care a lot.
It allows for accurate trim setting. You’ve seen “or” heard? Did you mean “and” or do you just know people, who know other people who may have seen or heard this.
Should use tape to cover the face of the transducer to avoid ANY sealant getting on it, and mitigate any needs to use cleaners on it. Also must ensure the arrow on the transducer points towards the keel, which is critical for proper orientation. If you use tape on the face of the 'ducer you can draw an arrow on it that matches the arrow on the top of the transducer. This way you can ensure proper orientation when installing it. I like how you removed the old transducer, but should specify the size of the hole saw needed.
Hola tengo un transducer 525T-BSD como puedo instalarlo en un bote inflable tipo sodiak. Lo que tengo que indicar es que la Kia del bote también es inflable.
I have a tm185hw with a Simrad Go9 XSE and I am not able to mark depth or fish over 5 mph. I am in the process of doing some adjustments to see if I can improve on that. What settings would you use for palegic fishing and also for bottom fishing in 50-300 feet of water?
You said nothing about orientation of the transducer angle for the hull deadrise. Thats a critical detail to overlook isn't it. By the looks of the video its orientation isn't close pointing down. I hope I am wrong for their sake.
