frankp Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm looking at finally getting some new electronics for my boat and need some advice on the transducer set up. Firstly I'm looking at going a furuno 587 sounder with a Simrad nss9 for the gps. Furuno have a great reputation so thought this was the way to go and the reason for the Simrad gps is due to them being compatible for mercury engines and the smartcraft gauges. With the new setup I will be using it anywhere from 10m of water for jewfish/kingfish, 50m for snapper/kingfish and browns mountain for blue eye cod and tuna/marlin. I was thinking of running 2 transducers, a 1kw wetbox and a 600 transom mount. I want to do this so I can fish a variety of depths and not spook fish with the 1kw transducer. Can anyone suggest if this is a good idea or a bad one and any suggestions on what transducers to use? I am totally new to the serious electronic side of things so any help would be appreciated. Thanks Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 1kw is the go, Nice , But the 1kw will do, Don't worry about the 600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Frank, I have a Furuno 585 with 1kw transom mount tranny and it is a great bit of gear. I wouldn't be worried about it spooking fish. I've left it on when I'm in 20m of water burlying for snapper, bottombashing etc and haven't noticed a difference in catch rate. Good luck with your new bit of kit. Cheers........ Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks for feedback. From what I have heard from other people, I think the solo 1kwis the way to go. What 1kw transducers are a good all rounder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I have the airmar TM260, transom mount and find it great.......... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantic Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yep 260 way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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