What 1KW Transducer for FCV588

[manch84]

Hello to all,

I am just about to buy the FCV588 and I would like to hear your suggestions regarding what is the best Transducer in order to get the best out of the 588.

The type of the boat that I will install it on, is a traditional wooden fishing boat 7M, almost 2 tons.

Any answer is very welcome. :capt

 

[Johnny Electron]

What depth do you fish?

 

[manch84]

What depth do you fish?

John,
I usually fish between 100 to 200 Meters.

 

[Johnny Electron]

You probably don't need 1kw but one of the best 1kw transducer matches for the FCV588 is the Airmar B260.

 

[manch84]

What is the difference between Airmar B260 and 526TID-HDD?

 

[Johnny Electron]

The 526TID-HDD is the version of B260 used with the FCV588 and other 10 pin units. Airmar makes the B260 with and without diplexer and with diffrent connection ends. The Furuno part number 526TID-HDD is the B260 with the correct 10 pin connection.

 

[Hsp]

So is the MB110 box needed if you have a 526T-HDD and thinking about a FCV-588?

 

[Johnny Electron]

No MB1100 (matching box... aka diplexer) is needed. The HDD has the proper diplexer and 10 pin already to go plug and play with the FCV588.

 

[manch84]

No MB1100 (matching box... aka diplexer) is needed. The HDD has the proper diplexer and 10 pin already to go plug and play with the FCV588.

Hi Johnny Electron,

You have a pm.

Thank you.