Which transducer?

[SeaHuffKing]

Hi all,
Want to purchase a Furuno 587 , but not sure which Airmar transducer to go with it?
I do a bit of most types of fishing bay/ inshore reef fishing around 20m to 100m ,downrigging also some gamefishing at times (suppose that pretty much covers all depths at different times, mmm)
Have looked at the TM258 and 260 for transom mounts
Its a 6m plate aluminium boat and has been suggested the thru hull and 20 degree tilted element is a better mounting option?
have looked at the ss164 and ss264(duel transducer) as well ???

[oziodin]

hi

you only use Transom fitted traducer on aluminium and can only hull transducer on fibre-glass boats . something to do with interference I think !. I got a tm260 with a lowrance and quiet happy with it. they are very easy to install your self ( on a Aluminium ).

Cheers Oziodin

Edited March 4, 2014 by oziodin

[SeaHuffKing]

okay thanks, by thru hull I meant they actually cut a hole and pretty much flush mount it

How do you find the 260 in shallow water say 10m , what frequency do you use?

[Croydon]

Hi seaking,

I've got the Furuno 585 and tm260 transom mount transducer. I am very happy with it. It's been on the boat for a couple of years and have no dramas. Can mark good fish/bottom at 530m, bait schools and big fish hunting them. Also use it up the river chasing jews etc and no dramas. Use the 200khz up river and inshore and 50 when out wider. Good luck with your choice...........

Dave