I plan on upgrading to a Furuno TZTouch2 12" and I'm trying to decide on a 'ducer.
I have a pretty big group of friends - local charter boat captains and I am getting a split on opinions on wether to go with the "old fashioned" B45 50/200khz or a CHIRP B285HW.
The boat is used exclusively on the Chesapeake Bay in waters less than 100 feet, most less than 70 feet. A huge part of our fishing is in water 30 feet or less. Sometimes perch fish in 5 feet.
I need to be able to see suspended stripers as well as be able to pick up perch and spotfish tight on the bottom.
Is there any advantage to adding a BBDS1 black box? What features does it add - I was under the impression that the "all new bottom discrimination function, as well as the FDF (Furuno Digital Filter)" came with a new NavNet TZtouch2?
The boat is a 46 Markley, a Chesapeake Bay deadrise charter boat. It needs to be a through-hull, fairing mounted ducer.
I am fully aware of the cost difference and the need for an add-on DFF1-UHD black box if I go with the CHIRP ducer. I just don't know whether the B285HW & DFF1-UHD are worth the added expense in my situation.
I currently have a 2006 Furuno 582L with a B256.
Thanks in advance - never knew updating my meter would be such a headache.
I have a pretty big group of friends - local charter boat captains and I am getting a split on opinions on wether to go with the "old fashioned" B45 50/200khz or a CHIRP B285HW.
The boat is used exclusively on the Chesapeake Bay in waters less than 100 feet, most less than 70 feet. A huge part of our fishing is in water 30 feet or less. Sometimes perch fish in 5 feet.
I need to be able to see suspended stripers as well as be able to pick up perch and spotfish tight on the bottom.
Is there any advantage to adding a BBDS1 black box? What features does it add - I was under the impression that the "all new bottom discrimination function, as well as the FDF (Furuno Digital Filter)" came with a new NavNet TZtouch2?
The boat is a 46 Markley, a Chesapeake Bay deadrise charter boat. It needs to be a through-hull, fairing mounted ducer.
I am fully aware of the cost difference and the need for an add-on DFF1-UHD black box if I go with the CHIRP ducer. I just don't know whether the B285HW & DFF1-UHD are worth the added expense in my situation.
I currently have a 2006 Furuno 582L with a B256.
Thanks in advance - never knew updating my meter would be such a headache.