Which Transducer?

[So Cal Fly Guy]

I have a 2021 Robalo R200 and just put in a GP-1971 F. I am making an appointment with the local Furuno dealer to install a through hull transducer, but which one? I well do most of my fishing in 30 to 10 feet of water, 50-65 feet max. I'd like to see what type of bottom, water temp, and of course, see the fish clearly. There are a few spots where I want to read the drop off in very deep water, during El Nino years marlin cruise here. Also I fish the oil rigs. Thanks in advance.

 

[kicker]

Hi,

What style of transducer are you looking for (thru-hull, transom mount, or pocket mount) and when you go "deep" how deep are we talking and what would you say the percentage you spend out in the deep?

 

[So Cal Fly Guy]

I want a thru-hull transducer and I spend about 10% of my time in 300+ feet of water.

 

[kicker]

In those depths and going with a thru-hull style transducer, it really opens you up to a lot of 600watt and 1kw transducers.

Are you interested in CHIRP or looking for a regular 50/200 frequency transducers? If you're unfamiliar with CHIRP our website gives you a good quick rundown of what CHIRP is and does.
https://furunousa.com/en/products/gp1971f

 

[Deep Blue]

So Cal Fly Guy,

For the size of your boat and the type of fishing that you want to do, I would consider taking a look at the 525STID-MSD 600 Watt 50/200kHz (10-Pin) Bronze Thru-Hull Multi-sensor with High-Speed Fairing Block.

This transducer will provide you with all the fishing performance at the depths you are looking for, while also providing you with ACCU-Fish and Bottom Discrimination features as well...

- Deep Blue :capt

 

[So Cal Fly Guy]

Any idea of cost for an install? Just curious as the guy I keep talking to at the Furuno dealer keeps saying this to any question I ask, "I'll have to see the boat." I am going to go with the 525STID-MSD 600 Watt 50/200kHz (10-Pin) Bronze Thru-Hull Multi-sensor with High-Speed Fairing Block