I am interested in installing a 12” tz3 with the ddf 3D sounder box. I am told the best transducer is the 165-50/200-ss260. A few questions as this is a pricy option and want to get feedback if this is worth it.
I mainly bottom fish on the east coast in 80-280’ water. Occasionally, I will fish 700-800’ or even go swordfishing in 1800’. I have been using a 587 sounder and tm260 transducer. It works great and that is what I am familiar with. With this set up, I often wonder am I missing fish when riding around.
On the tz3, with the 165-50/200-ss260 transducer, it looks like a fairing block mount may not be good as the boat is capable of running 50 mph. I really don’t want a transom mount as that is an expensive transducer and worry about fishing lines getting tangled and or nicking/cutting wire. So I am considering having the bottom cut for the transducer and install about 1/4 below keel. This is an expensive job and I worry that it may come loose and sink the boat.
Are the readings with the 3D worth this extra expense and hassle? If I go this route, should I get another transducer for my other mdf? Which one is best?
Thanks in advance!
I mainly bottom fish on the east coast in 80-280’ water. Occasionally, I will fish 700-800’ or even go swordfishing in 1800’. I have been using a 587 sounder and tm260 transducer. It works great and that is what I am familiar with. With this set up, I often wonder am I missing fish when riding around.
On the tz3, with the 165-50/200-ss260 transducer, it looks like a fairing block mount may not be good as the boat is capable of running 50 mph. I really don’t want a transom mount as that is an expensive transducer and worry about fishing lines getting tangled and or nicking/cutting wire. So I am considering having the bottom cut for the transducer and install about 1/4 below keel. This is an expensive job and I worry that it may come loose and sink the boat.
Are the readings with the 3D worth this extra expense and hassle? If I go this route, should I get another transducer for my other mdf? Which one is best?
Thanks in advance!