Lady&TheScamp
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After a lot of reading and research, I think I am ready to start the process of upgrading electronics on my 24' center console. I am in the beginning phases of pricing everything out and checking lead times, but I am hoping to add 2 TZT3 12" displays, SCX-20 satellite compass, DFF3D, 165T-50/200-TM260 transducer, Sirius weather, navpilot 300 autopilot, and maybe the NXT dome radar if I have any room left in the budget.
We almost exclusively bottom fish out of the Florida panhandle. A typical day for us would be catching bait in 25 - 50 feet, then heading out for bottom fishing anywhere from 80' - 350'. We are also interested in doing a little deep-dropping a little further out, probably no more than 900' depth.
I'm hoping to get a little feedback on some of these items before placing the order.
-With a 24' center console, is transom mount my only option for DFF3D capable transducer? I'm under the impression the thru-hull with fairing block and pocket mount options are really meant for larger boats. Anyone have real-world feedback on this transducer?
- Does anyone use the Drift-it/Fish-it in combination with autopilot to hold over a spot? I'm sure wind and current will play a factor, but I was wondering how well these features would help hold over a spot so I just need to adjust the throttle in/out of gear.
-When running on plane between spots, would I be able to use either the 3d history or triple beam view to watch for and mark new spots?
My goal would be to use PBG to map out some new areas not currently covered by CMOR or Strikelines and also make it easier to see where fish are holding on a spot. I look forward to your responses and any feedback you might have.
We almost exclusively bottom fish out of the Florida panhandle. A typical day for us would be catching bait in 25 - 50 feet, then heading out for bottom fishing anywhere from 80' - 350'. We are also interested in doing a little deep-dropping a little further out, probably no more than 900' depth.
I'm hoping to get a little feedback on some of these items before placing the order.
-With a 24' center console, is transom mount my only option for DFF3D capable transducer? I'm under the impression the thru-hull with fairing block and pocket mount options are really meant for larger boats. Anyone have real-world feedback on this transducer?
- Does anyone use the Drift-it/Fish-it in combination with autopilot to hold over a spot? I'm sure wind and current will play a factor, but I was wondering how well these features would help hold over a spot so I just need to adjust the throttle in/out of gear.
-When running on plane between spots, would I be able to use either the 3d history or triple beam view to watch for and mark new spots?
My goal would be to use PBG to map out some new areas not currently covered by CMOR or Strikelines and also make it easier to see where fish are holding on a spot. I look forward to your responses and any feedback you might have.