Questions regarding FCV587

[Anonymous]

I am seriously looking at the 587 but have a couple questions before I pull the trigger.

1. In order to have the 587 transmit in 1kw do i just need to buy the 1kw transducer or is there additional gear needed like the 1100 that needs to be inline?

2. Can anyone recommend a thru hull transducer for this unit? Fishing in < 600 ft for Bluefin tuna in the Northeast US. I'm not interested in a transom mount or a high spped fairing block ducer, theyre is not enough room and it will be too close to the outboards

Thanks for your help in advance.
Glenn

 

[Snips]

Billyclub,
I feel your best performance would be a 556TID-HWD, but it uses a high-speed fairing block. Another thought would be the flush mount 264 wide series, however these are more prone to turbulence.

Snips

 

[Anonymous]

I wish i had more room. I only have one small compartment just forward of transom. Installing the 556 would place the ducer approx. 2 feet forward of lower unit of outboard. I will look closer at the 264.
What is the purpose of the MB1100? Is it required for use with a 1kw transducer?

 

[Anonymous]

I just did a search on another forum. It states that the MB1100 is for teansducers that dont have a diplexer attached. Its used the connect the ducer wiring to the machine